Collocations related to Education الدرس 3 بالدارجة - Vocabulary I UNIT 1 Gateway to English 2 BAC

What are collocations?

Definition: Collocations refer to two or more words that are often used together in a way that sound natural and correct. Example: Fast food NOT Quick food.

Notice that these collocates must be in the same order. Ex: School subject NOT Subject school.

Collocations must be remembered by heart in order for you to be able to use them correctly.

Collocations related to education:

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Practice:

Match the words in column A with the words in column B to form appropriate collocations: (There may be more than one possibility for some collocations).

P.S. The key is provided to you at the bottom of the page but try to work on the exercise first! 

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Further information:

Unit 1: Education

Gender discrimination -Educational system -Formal education -Special education -Inclusive education -Gifted education -Basic education - Higher education -Informal education -School subject -Informal education -Vocational education -Non-formal education -University graduate - Adult literacy -Mother tongue-Adult illiteracy -Boarding school -Compulsory education -Free access

Unit 2: Cultural Values

Cultural heritage - Cultural diversity-Culture shock-Deeply rooted-Civic education-Common good-Moral obligations-Global citizen-Artistic heritage-Table manners-Cultural tolerance-Civil rights-

Unit 3: The Gifts of Youth

Narrow minded-Old fashioned-Hard-working-Generation gap

Unit 4: Women and Power

High status-Family code-Equal pay-Leadership style-Patriarchal society-Annual conference-Fight for equality-Have a say-Join efforts-Enjoy the same rights

Unit 5: Advances in Science and Technology

Genetic engineering-Atomic bomb-Telephone booth-Communication technology-Digital camera-Vacuum cleaner-Online shopping- Mobile phone- Remote control- Web camera- Washing machine-Sewing machine-Hair dryer-Steam iron-Game controller-Satellite dish-Jet plane-Palm computer- Microwave oven-Internet addiction-DVD piracy

Unit 6: Humour

Tell a joke-Play a trick-Burst into laughter-Sense of humor-Artistic talent-Facial grimaces-Full of joy-Make fun of-

Unit 7: Citizenship

Active citizen-Voluntary work-Non-governmental organizations-Community service- National anthem-Moral obligation-Human rights-Membership card-Lost faith-Trade union

Unit 8: Brain Drain

Low pay-Attract attention-Skilled workers-High technology-Developed countries-Racial discrimination-Political instability-Technical assistance-Money transfer-Rapid rate-Job opportunities- Human resources- Higher education- Host countries-Bridge the gap- Earn a living-Fulfill a dream-Feel homesick-Squander money

Unit 9: Sustainable development

Micro-credits-Water shortage-Civil society-Renewable energy-Urban area-Rural areas-Health care-Water pollution-Social justice-Climate change-Raw material-Micro enterprise-Money investment- Forest preservation-Ecological crisis-Poverty elimination-Energy preservation-Recycling waste-Transport infrastructure-Property rights-Green area- Natural recourses-Armed conflicts-Endangered species

Unit 8: International Organizations

Secretary General-Peace treaty-General assembly-Vice president-Financial assistance-High priority-Reach an agreement-Humanitarian aid