Topic :

TAlkING ABOUT EDUCATION

INTRODUCTION
Asking about education can help understand a person’s academic background,
interests, and potentially shared experiences or alma maters.
Some people may feel offended if you ask them about their education. Therefore, you
must handle this question with utmost sensitivity as you do it while asking someone
about their age. You must not ask them about their qualification in such a way that it
makes them uncomfortable.

Here I’ll give you some tips to do so.

Be Indirect, Whenever Possible

When you meet someone for the first time or you are in a formal setting, you should
ask people indirectly about their education.
if the situation allows you to ask anything directly about someone’s education, you
certainly can do it.

Compliment Them First, Then Ask

People like compliments more than anything. So, if you can compliment them on
something and then ask about their academic interests, they might not get offended.
Example :
 I congratulate you for completing this task on time. I appreciate your endeavor.
 You are a good human being.
 You are the most helpful colleague I have ever met.

Consider the Formality of the Situation

Context is crucial while you talk. For example, asking someone about their education
in a job interview differs from asking someone you meet at your friend’s birthday
party

General Expressions to Ask About Someone’s Education :

 May I know your educational background?
 Would you please tell me about your recent academic accomplishments?
 What is your Degree?
 Is it possible for me to ask you about your educational background?
 What is your education level?
  Do you mind telling me about your qualification?
 What are you studying at university?
 What do you study?
 Which school did you go to?

Some responses to those questions :

 I studied( study ) Computer Science at MIT
 I got my BEPC from CEP
 I went to LOANGO University

ETAYAGE
1 - Answer to the following questions :
1. Where do (did) you go to school? Do you think it is (was) a good school?
Explain.
2. Do you plan to go to university?
3. What is (was) your favourite subject? Why do (did) you like it?
4. Which are the best schools and universities in your country?
5. What do you to study at the university?

2 – compare your old school and new school

3 – compare your high school and your secondary school
4 – vocabulary : give the meaning of the following words
 high school
 secondary school
 I congratulate you
 Understand

ETAYAGE CORRECTION
1. Answer to the question
1 – My is the CEP , yes it is a good school because we have good education, internet
and a big library
2 – Yes , i do / no , i don’t
3 – my favorite subject is english , because English is the first spoken language in
the world
4 – a- The best school in my country are :
 C.E.P
 Charlemagne …
 b- The best universities in my country are :
 Leonard de vinci
 E .A .D
 …
5 – I want to study medecine at the University
2. I compare :
My old school is bigger than my new school
My new school is more beautiful than my old school
3.My secondary school is more difficult than my high school
4.vocabulary :
 High school : college
 Secondary school : lycée
 I congratilate you : je te felicite
 Understand : verbe comprendre

FIXATION
1 - Choose the correct answer

1. The teacher writes on the (blackboard attendance textbook)

2. A (textbook freshman principal graduation) is a student in the first year of
university
3. The period between classes when children get out to eat is called
a (attendance textbook recess.)
4. The teacher calls your name to take (blackboard attendance semesters) at
the beginning of class.
5. The periods into which a year is divided at school, college, or university are
called (attendance semesters enroll) .
6. An occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of students meet to study
and discuss something is called a ( textbook seminar freshman).
7. The book that contains detailed information about a subject is called
a (blackboard textbook semesters).
8. The (textbook recess graduation ceremony) is when you receive your degree
for completing your education or a course of study.
9. To (attendance semesters enroll) at the college means to put yourself on the
official list of members of that college.
10. The headteacher of a school is called a (blackboard freshman principal)

2 – VOCABULARY : Translate in french

 May I know your educational background?

  Would you please tell me about your recent academic accomplishments?
 What is your Degree?

FIXATION CORRECTION
INTRODUCTION
Education is the process of teaching and learning

Some Education Vocabulary

 to attend classes: to go to classes

 bachelors degree: an undergraduate course which usually lasts 3-4 years
 boarding school: a school where pupils live during term time
 distance learning: a way of studying where tuition is carried out over the
Internet or by post
 face-to-face classes: as opposed to distance learning the traditional way of
studying in a classroom with colleagues and a teacher
 to fall behind with your studies: to progress less quickly than others
 to give feedback: to offer guidance on a student’s work
 a graduation ceremony: an event where a successful student receives his or
her academic degree
 higher education: education, usually in a college or university, that is followed
after high school or secondary school
 an intensive course: a course that offers lots of training in order to reach a
goal in as short a time as possible
 to keep up with your studies: to not fall behind
 to learn something by heart: to memorize it
 a mature student: a student who is older than average and who has usually
returned to education after a period at work
 masters degree: a period of study which often follows the completion of a
bachelors degree or is undertaken by someone regarded as capable of a
higher-level academic course
 to meet a deadline: to finish a job or task in the time allowed or agreed
 to play truant: to stay away from classes without permission
 private language school: an independent school run as a business concern
 public schools: exclusive independent schools in the UK
 a single-sex school: a school where only boys or girls attend (as opposed to
a mixed-sex school)
 to sit an exam: to take an exam
 state school: a school paid for by public funds and available to the general
public
 subject specialist: a teacher who has a great deal of knowledge about the
subject they teach.
 to take a year out: to spend a year working or travelling before starting
university
  tuition fees: the money paid for a course of study
 to work your way through university: to have a paid job whilst studying to
support yourself financially

1– Choose the correct answer

1. The teacher writes on the blackboard

2. A freshman is a student in the first year of university
3. The period between classes when children do not study is called a recess .
4. The teacher calls your name to take attendance at the beginning of class.
5. The periods into which a year is divided at school, college, or university are
called semesters .
6. An occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of students meet to study
and discuss something is called a seminar .
7. The book that contains detailed information about a subject is called
a textbook.
8. The graduation ceremony is when you receive your degree for completing
your education or a course of study.
9. To enroll at the college means to put yourself on the official list of members of
that college.
10. The headteacher of a school is called a principal

2 – VOCABULARY : Translate in french

 May I know your educational background?

 Puis-je connaître votre formation ?
 Would you please tell me about your recent academic accomplishments?
 Pourriez-vous me parler de vos récents résultats scolaires ?

 What is your Degree?

Quel est votre diplôme ?

EVALUATION

Reading comprehension

Text : Education

Education encompasses both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper

conduct, and technical competency. It thus focuses on the cultivation of skills, trades
or professions, as well as mental, moral & aesthetic development.
Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by
professional teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the
development of curricula.

The right to education is a fundamental human right. Since 1952, Article 2 of the first
Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights obliges all signatory parties
to guarantee the right to education. At world level, the United Nations' International
Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of 1966 guarantees this right
under its Article 13.

Educational systems are established to provide education and training, often for
children and the young. A curriculum defines what students should know, understand
and be able to do as the result of education. A teaching profession delivers teaching
which enables learning, and a system of policies, regulations, examinations,
structures and funding enables teachers to teach to the best of their abilities.
Sometimes educational systems can be used to promote doctrines or ideals as well
as knowledge, which is known as social engineering. This can lead to political abuse
of the system, particularly in totalitarian states and government.

Primary (or elementary) education consists of the first years of formal, structured
education. In general, primary education consists of six or seven years of schooling
starting at the age of 5 or 6, although this varies between, and sometimes within,
countries. Globally, around 70% of primary-age children are enrolled in primary
education, and this proportion is rising.

A - answer by true or false

1-Education isn’t the process of teaching and learning
2- A teaching profession delivers teaching which enables learning,
3- The right to education is a fundamental human right
4- Formal education does not consists of systematic instruction

B – answer to the following questions

1-Since when education has become a fundamental human right ?
2-How long can last the Primary (or elementary) education ?
3-What does Educational systems provide ?
4-what age can you start with elementary education ?

C – correct the mistakes

1- kim is taler tha than christ
2- The secondary education consist of 3 years of school
3- A curriculum define what students should know

4- Why are you cring

D- Make yes/no questions

1- The education is a fundamental human right
2- Formal education consists of systematic instruction

3- This can lead to political abuse of the system

4- children are enrolled in primary education

EVALUATION CORRECTION

A - answer by true or false

1-Education isn’t the process of teaching and learning ( False )
2- A teaching profession delivers teaching which enables learning, ( True )
3- The right to education is a fundamental human right ( True )
4- Formal education does not consists of systematic instructions ( False )

B – answer to the following questions

1- Since 1952
2- In general, primary education consists of six or seven years of schooling
3 Educational systems are established to provide education and training
4- at the age of 5 or 6, although this varies between
C – correct the mistakes
1- kim is taller tha than christ
2- The secondary education consists of 3 years of school

3- A curriculum defines what students should know

4- Why are you crying

D- Make yes/no questions

1- Is the education a fundamental human right ?
2- Does formal education consists of systematic instruction ?

3- Can this lead to political abuse of the system

4- Are children enrolled in primary education