This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Study & 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.
sign up for a course
In a university seminar, the student will sign up for a course.
school of sardines
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the school of sardines.
got the hang of the software
After a few lessons, the student got the hang of the software.
mental agility
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the mental agility.
have absolutely no idea
In a university seminar, the student will have absolutely no idea.
good knowledge
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the good knowledge.
academic year
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the academic year.
full marks
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the full marks.
play truant
In a university seminar, the student will play truant.
meet academic standards
In a university seminar, the student will meet academic standards.
develop critical-thinking skills
In a university seminar, the student will develop critical-thinking skills.
hand in assignments
In a university seminar, the student will hand in assignments.
quick learner
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the quick learner.
school of fish
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the school of fish.
gain marks
Students can gain marks by supporting their answers with evidence.
thirst for knowledge
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the thirst for knowledge.
learn by heart
The students had to learn the key formulae by heart before the test.
ask for an extension
In a university seminar, the student will ask for an extension.
enrol on a course
In a university seminar, the student will enrol on a course.
highly educated
At a university seminar, the students were highly educated.
set text
In a university seminar, the student will set text.
common knowledge
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the common knowledge.
request an extension
In a university seminar, the student will request an extension.
become aware
In a university seminar, the student will become aware.
good level of education
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the good level of education.
acquire knowledge
In a university seminar, the student will acquire knowledge.
win a scholarship
In a university seminar, the student will win a scholarship.
attend school
Children are required to attend school until the end of compulsory education.
core subject
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the core subject.
submit assignments
In a university seminar, the student will submit assignments.