LEVEL 3 EDUCATION VOCABULARY

Education

The words below are some of the most important used when talking about Education.

Education - Subjects

archaeology

art

business studies

dance

drama

economics

games (sport)

geography

geology

history

home economics

foreign (modern) languages

math

mathematics

music

physical education

psychology

religious education

science

biology

chemistry

botany

physics

sociology

technology

Education - Exams

cheat

examine

examiner

examination

fail

get through

pass

take / sit an exam

retake

revise for

study for

test

Education - Qualifications

certificate

degree

BA

MA

B.Sc.

M.sc.

Ph.D.

diploma

Education - People

graduate

head-teacher

infant

lecturer

pupil

schoolboy

schoolgirl

student

teacher

instructor

undergraduate

Education - General

educate

education

educator

qualification

qualify

revise

revision

SONG You can get it if you really want

You can get it if you really want

You can get it if you really want
You can get it if you really want
You can get it if you really want
But you must-------try, try and try
Try and try, you'll -succeed------at last

Persecution you -must-------bear
-win-----or -lose-----you've got to get your share-----
Got your mind set on a dream
You can -get-----it, though harder them seem now

You can get it if you really want
You can get it if you really want
You can get it if you really want
But you must try, try and try
Try and try, you'll succeed at last
I know it, listen

Rome was not built------in a day
Opposition will -come-----your way
But the hotter the battle you -see----
It\'s the sweeter the victory, now

You can get it if you really want
You can get it if you really want
You can get it if you really want
But you must try, try and try
Try and try, you'll succeed at last

You can get it if you really want
You can get it if you really want
You can get it if you really want
But you must try, try and try
Try and try, you'll succeed at last

You can get it if you really want - I know it
You can get it if you really want - though I show it
You can get it if you really want
- so don't give up now

MODALS

Obligation and necessity: have to and must

Typical mistakes:

-        I must be on time tomorrow

-        Confusing mustn’t (prohibition) and don’t have to (not necessary/ not obligation)

-        Using must to talk about rules and laws (external obligation) have to is more common here

-        Using must in the past (not had to) Ex: I had to study last night

Advice and opinion: should/ shouldn’t

To Express a personal opinion or give advice (recommendation, suggestion)

You should talk to your teacher= I think it’s a good idea

Often you can use both:

I must/ have to go now.

You must have/ have to have a passport to travel to most countries.

Difference: giving your own feelings/saying what s/he thinks is necessary= must

I must write to Ann, I haven’t written in ages (personally feels)

The government must do something about the economy

Facts not feelings = have to most common

I have to wear glasses for reading

I can’t meet you on Friday, I have to work

You don’t have to wear uniform (not necessary)

You mustn’t tell anyone.

Exercises

1.  I can stay in bed tomorrow because I…don’t have to…………….work.

2.  Whatever you do, you…mustn’t……………touch that switch. It’s very dangerous.

3.  You…mustn’t………..forget what I told you. It’s very important.

4.  She…doesn’t have to…………….get up so early. She gets up early because she prefers to.

5.  We…don’t have to……………..leave yet. We’ve got plenty of time.

Your friend has a toothache. Advice him to go to the dentist. You…should go to the dentist……………………………………………………………………..

Your friend rides his bicycle at night without lights. You think it’s dangerous. Advice him not to do it …you shouldn’t your bicycle at night without lights…………………………………………………………………..

Your friend is going to Greece. Advice him to learn a few words of Greek before he goes. You should learn some words of Greek before you go……………………………………………………………………………………

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Destinataris
Suport de conversa gratuït obert a l’alumnat actual de llengua anglesa del Servei de Llengües que tingui el nivell adient per integrar els grups.

Nivells
A1/A2 i B1/B2 (dos grups).

Nombre d’alumnes
Màxim de 10 alumnes per sessió.

Lloc
CAL (3a planta de la Biblioteca d’Humanitats, despatx L-313).

Assistència
Lliure, sense avís previ (per ordre d’arribada).

Període
Inici: setmana del 21 de novembre. Final: darrera setmana de gener de 2012.

Dies i hores
Nivells A1 i A2: els dilluns, de 16 a 16.50 i els dimecres, d’11.30 a 12.20 h.

Nivells B1 i B2: els dilluns, de 17.30 a 18.20 i els dimecres, de 10.30 a 11.20 h.

Present perfect continuous

Has/ have + been/being + -ing
Use the present perfect continuous to talk about:

1. Unfinished actions which started in the past and continue in the present. The present perfect continuous emphasizes the continuation of the activity. Ex: I’ve been reading your novel (I haven’t finished yet) BUT I’ve read your novel (I finished it).
2. Recently finished activity with present results. Ex: A: Why are you hot? B: I’ve been running.
3. Situations where we focus on the activity not the results. Ex: I’ve been studying (this is why I haven’t seen you) BUT: I’ve finished my work (this is the result)
4. Particularly using How long to focus on the activity. We often use How much/many to focus on the result. Ex: How long have you been saving money (want to know about the activity). How much money have you saved? (want to know about the result).
5. We don’t use present perfect continuous with “state” verbs; know, be, like, etc.


Complete the sentences using the present perfect simple or continuous form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Oh no! you (break) the window!
2. I (no wash) the dishes yet. I’ll do them later.
3. She (write) her novel this afternoon.
4. How long you (wait) for the bus.
5. I (not see) Marta this morning. Maybe she’s ill.
6. you (run)? You look tired.
7. Those childre (eat) chocolate all day. That’s why they feel sick!
8. How long you (have) your mobile?