Common Phrases in Education

participate in group discussions

• To actively engage in conversations or debates with peers, often as part of a learning process.

• To listen quietly without contributing to the conversation.

• To avoid any interaction with group members during discussions.

• To lead the discussion and control the conversation flow.

make an effort

• To try hard to achieve something.

• To give up easily on tasks.

• To avoid taking action.

• To do something without any intention.

make progress

• To improve or develop in skills, knowledge, or understanding.

• To remain stagnant and not change.

• To go backwards in learning and skills.

• To achieve a goal without effort.

attend lectures

• To be present at educational talks or presentations, typically given by a teacher or professor.

• To skip classes and study independently.

• To participate in extracurricular activities outside of class.

• To engage in online discussions with peers.

submit assignments

• To hand in completed work or tasks to a teacher or instructor for evaluation.

• To create a presentation for a class project.

• To study for an upcoming exam or test.

• To participate in group discussions and activities.

worry about exams

• To feel anxious or concerned about upcoming tests or assessments.

• To study diligently for tests and assessments.

• To ignore the importance of tests and assessments.

• To feel excited about upcoming tests and assessments.

concentrate on

• To focus attention or mental effort on a particular task or subject.

• To distribute attention evenly across multiple tasks.

• To ignore distractions and remain passive.

• To multitask effectively without losing focus.

improve time management skills

• To enhance one's ability to organize and plan how to divide time between specific activities effectively.

• To reduce the number of tasks one has to complete in a day.

• To increase the amount of time available for leisure activities.

• To prioritize tasks based on personal preferences rather than deadlines.

join a study group

• To become a member of a group of students who meet regularly to study and learn together.

• To participate in a sports team that practices together.

• To enroll in a class that focuses on group projects.

• To attend social events with classmates.

take notes

• To write down important information to remember or study later.

• To summarize a book or article in your own words.

• To create a list of tasks to complete.

• To memorize information without writing it down.