This lesson practises 50 C2 collocations on Education. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
give someone the benefit of the doubt
The teacher decided to ____ this time.
in-depth critique
The professor gave an ____ of the thesis.
do a survey
The university plans to ____ on student satisfaction.
gift for languages
She has a natural ____ and learned three in a year.
express admiration
The audience stood to ____ for the performers.
impart knowledge
The teacher tried to ____ to the students.
carry out a survey
The university plans to ____ on student satisfaction.
master new skills
It is never too late to ____.
over the course of time
____ attitudes towards the issue have changed dramatically.
fit the job description
Her skills seem to ____ perfectly.
acquire knowledge
Students ____ through years of dedicated study.
pass up a chance
He refused to ____ to study abroad.
wholeheartedly recommend
The teacher would ____ the course to all students.
profound admiration
She felt ____ for the scientist's achievements.
adhere to a philosophy
The school continues to ____ based on equality.
play truant
Some students still ____ from school.
deny all knowledge
The official chose to ____ of the incident.
significant number (of)
A ____ students chose the new course.
sound travels
We learned that ____ faster in water.
quick learner
She is a very ____.
thirst for knowledge
Young students often show a real ____.
bored rigid
The lecture left the students feeling ____.
do research
The students were asked to ____ before writing the essay.
seek permission
The student had to ____ before using the equipment.
background reading
The course requires extensive ____.
interpersonal skills
The role requires strong ____.
good level of education
All applicants must have a ____.
win a scholarship
She managed to ____ to study abroad.
handle a difficult situation
The manager learned to ____ professionally.
steep learning curve
The new job has a very ____.
it is my firm conviction
____ that education is the key.
face a problem
Everyone must learn to ____ sooner or later.
fill someone with dread
The thought of the exam began to ____.
hand in assignments
Students must ____ before the end of term.
enrol on a course
Many adults decide to ____ in evening classes.
tough challenge
Becoming fluent is a ____ for most learners.
speak properly
The teacher told the students to ____.
graduate from
She hopes to ____ university next year.
make an attempt
She decided to ____ despite the difficulties.
dead keen
The new recruit is ____ on learning everything.
formal education
She received most of her training outside ____.
get a place
She managed to ____ at the university of her choice.
amazing degree of accuracy
The software can predict results with an ____.
significant (of)
A ____ students chose the new course.
undertake a study
The university will ____ on the subject.
firm conviction
It is my ____ that education changes lives.
high percentage
A ____ of students passed the exam.
academic year
The new term marks the start of another ____.
academic year
The new term marks the start of another ____.
straight-A student
She has always been a ____.