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Make the Grade 1: Studying in the UK

The words you need to talk about university life in Britain: campus, induction week, lecture, tutorial, personal tutor, undergraduate, scholarship, student loan and more. Built around a short guide to starting at a UK university, so most words appear in place. B1-B2, for the higher-education topic in speaking and writing.

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Getting Started at a UK University

UK universities organise an to give information to new students about studying at their new uni. As part of this week, they often organise trips to show students the whole of the , especially the where you , depending on the you are studying for. But they also show you all the other , such as the library (usually open 24 hours and with a full range of ), sports , cafes, shops, fresh food markets and maybe even clubs.

In , you usually meet your , who gives you academic and personal guidance. You also get your timetable with all the and you need to attend. You may meet some of your , too.

Everybody who starts at uni in the UK automatically becomes a member of that uni's , which helps to organise all sorts of societies, clubs and events. Part of is the freshers' fair, an event where new students can find out about all the activities that are organised.

The helps all students, both and . They can give you and advice about . Some people receive a to help pay for university. Most people receive to pay for their lessons and maybe for , too.

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induction week[ɪnˈdʌkʃn wiːk]
the opening days at a university, arranged to help new students settle in and find their way around
Synonymsfreshers' week
ExamplesDuring induction week they take you on a tour of the whole place.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
campus[ˈkæmpəs]
the grounds and buildings of a university or college, gathered together in one place
ExamplesThe library and the sports halls are all on campus.
Word tagsnoununiversityB1
lecture hall[ˈlektʃə hɔːl]
a large room where crowds of students sit and listen to a talk by a professor
ExamplesThe biggest lecture hall seats four hundred students.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
to attend lessons[əˈtend ˈlesnz]
to be present at your classes and go to them regularly
Synonymsgo to classes
ExamplesYou are expected to attend your lessons every day.
Word tagsphraseverbuniversityB1
degree[dɪˈɡriː]
the qualification awarded after finishing a full course of study at a university
ExamplesShe is studying for a degree in law.
Word tagsnoununiversityB1
facilities[fəˈsɪlətiz]
the buildings, equipment and services provided at a place for people to use
ExamplesThe university has excellent sports facilities.
Word tagsnoununiversityB1
digital resources[ˈdɪdʒɪtl rɪˈzɔːsɪz]
online materials such as e-books, videos and databases that you can use for studying
ExamplesThe library gives students a full range of digital resources.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
personal tutor[ˈpɜːsənl ˈtjuːtə]
a member of staff who gives one particular student advice and guidance on their studies and life
ExamplesTalk to your personal tutor if you are struggling with the course.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
lecture[ˈlektʃə]
a formal talk given to a large group of students on a particular subject
ExamplesThere is a lecture on Roman history at ten o'clock.
Word tagsnoununiversityB1
tutorial[tjuːˈtɔːriəl]
a small class or meeting in which a few students discuss a topic with a teacher
ExamplesWe go over the week's reading in a Friday tutorial.
Word tagsnoununiversityB2
lecturer[ˈlektʃərə]
a person who teaches at a university, especially by giving formal talks
ExamplesThe lecturer set us three essays for the term.
Word tagsnoununiversityB1
extra-curricular[ˌekstrə kəˈrɪkjələ]
describing activities such as clubs or sport that you do alongside your studies but that are not part of the set course
ExamplesThe freshers' fair shows off all the extra-curricular activities.
Word tagsadjectiveuniversityB2
Student Union[ˈstjuːdnt ˈjuːniən]
an organisation run for and by the people at a university, which arranges clubs, events and support
ExamplesEvery new student automatically becomes a member of the Student Union.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
undergraduate[ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət]
a person studying for their first degree at a university
ExamplesThe talk is open to undergraduates only.
Word tagsnoununiversityB2
postgraduate[ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət]
a person studying for a further qualification after finishing their first degree
ExamplesPostgraduates have their own common room.
Word tagsnoununiversityB2
academic support[ˌækəˈdemɪk səˈpɔːt]
help given to students with their studies, such as tutoring or study-skills advice
ExamplesThe Union can give you academic support if you fall behind.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
student finance[ˈstjuːdnt ˈfaɪnæns]
the money and funding that helps someone pay for their studies
ExamplesThey gave me advice about student finance and how to apply.
Word tagsphrasemoneyuniversityB2
scholarship[ˈskɒləʃɪp]
a sum of money given to a student, because of ability or need, to help pay for their studies
Synonymsbursary
ExamplesShe won a scholarship that covers her fees.
Word tagsnounmoneyB2
student loan[ˈstjuːdnt ləʊn]
money borrowed to pay for university that has to be paid back later, usually after leaving
ExamplesMost people take out a student loan to pay for their course.
Word tagsphrasemoneyB2
student accommodation[ˈstjuːdnt əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn]
the rooms or halls where people live while they are studying at a university
Synonymshalls of residence
ExamplesYour student loan may also cover student accommodation.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
to major in[ˈmeɪdʒər ɪn]
to study a particular subject as the main part of your university degree
Synonymsspecialise in
ExamplesShe decided to major in economics.
Word tagsphraseverbuniversityB2
tuition[tjuˈɪʃn]
the money that a student pays for being taught at a school or university
Synonymstuition fees
ExamplesTuition at some universities costs thousands a year.
Word tagsnounmoneyB2
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