Vocabulary and Pronunciation SVIP

Match the parts of the words to make words and phrases that mean the following.

school: classes for adults, held in the evening

learning: a method of education in which people study at home and send their work to their teachers

-rounded: having a variety of experiences and a range of skills and interests

community: a group of learners who share learning goals and often connect with one another

education: education for adults that is available outside schools and universities

Complete the sentences using the words and phrases given.

1. Lifelong learning can help you to become a(n) person.

2. Continuing education or helps people keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date.

3. As my mother worked during the day, she went to to get nursing qualifications.

4. Joining a(n) is a great way to meet people with similar interests.

5. Thanks to the power of the Internet, or remote learning has become very popular.

Match the underlined words with their meanings.

1. You will slowly acquire the local language by listening to people talk every day.

2. Positive feedback from a teacher can really boost a student's confidence to try harder.

3. It is important to maintain a curious mind by asking questions about everything you see.

4. I'm going to Paris, so I need to brush up on my French because I haven't spoken it for ages.

Mark the intonation in the following questions using ↗ (rising intonation) or ↘ (falling intonation).

Yes/No questions:

- Are all club members your age? ↗↘

- Are you interested in joining the next meeting? ↘↗

Wh- questions:

- What are you working on? ↗↘

- But why do you have to type it? ↘↗

Mark the intonation in the following questions using ↗ (rising intonation) or ↘ (falling intonation).

1. Watch how fast he runs. He's incredibly quick, isn't he? ↗↘

2. I couldn't watch the match last night. We won, didn't we? ↗↘

Mark the intonation in the following questions using ↗ (rising intonation) or ↘ (falling intonation).

1. What does lifelong learning mean? ↘↗

2. Do you have to pay for this online course? ↗↘

3. Do students prefer online courses ↘↗ or face-to-face classes? ↗↘

4. This is your book, isn't it? ↘↗ I saw your signature on the first page.