Learning Skills and Making Progress
Open a theme, then select a word or phrase for its meaning, example and pronunciation.
1. Learning Goals and Aspirations (20 entries)
- learning goal
- short-term goal
- aim for
- work towards
- at your own pace
- realistic
- long-term ambition
- starting level
- intermediate
- within reach
- set aside time
- strength
- weak point
- entry requirement
- choose a focus
- set yourself a target
- sign up for
- learn by heart
- prepare for work
- meet a deadline
2. Study Methods and Tools (20 entries)
- summarise
- keyword
- memorise
- highlight
- underline
- mind map
- read through
- concentrate
- part-time study
- sign up
- course structure
- lecture
- study space
- examine
- class size
- effectively
- online platform
- laboratory
- analyse
- analysis
3. Practice and feedback (20 entries)
- apply what you learn
- get feedback
- try out
- repeat from memory
- ask for a hint
- gain confidence
- point out
- have a go
- second attempt
- punctuation
- respond to feedback
- be direct
- suggest an alternative
- evidence of progress
- vague
- quality of work
- revise
- overall impression
- work rate
- ask a follow-up question
4. Overcoming Challenges (20 entries)
- unclear
- give up
- mix up
- get stuck
- leave a gap
- work backwards
- keep at it
- lose concentration
- guess from context
- go over
- I see what you mean
- get going
- mature student
- figure out
- cross out
- work out
- educate
- development
- slow down
- handful
5. Achievement and progress (20 entries)
- achievement
- make progress
- progress report
- keep track of
- move up a level
- notice a difference
- diploma
- personal best
- look back on
- pass mark
- fluent
- submit work
- practical skill
- communication skills
- final exam
- technical knowledge
- give out
- academic
- tuition fee
- speed up production