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.
first-hand knowledge
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the first-hand knowledge.
impart knowledge
In a university seminar, the student will impart knowledge.
glimmer of understanding
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the glimmer of understanding.
advanced knowledge
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the advanced knowledge.
marked improvement
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the marked improvement.
mature student
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the mature student.
distinguished scholar
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the distinguished scholar.
meet the entry requirements
In a university seminar, the student will meet the entry requirements.
adhere to principles
In a university seminar, the student will adhere to principles.
proven ability
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the proven ability.
comprehensive knowledge
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the comprehensive knowledge.
seat of learning
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the seat of learning.
shape their destiny
In a university seminar, the student will shape their destiny.
had the backbone to challenge the unfair decision
The student had the backbone to challenge the unfair decision.
straight-A student
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the straight-A student.
newly qualified
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the newly qualified.
graduate from university
In a university seminar, the student will graduate from university.
read a subject at university
In a university seminar, the student will read a subject at university.
basic principle
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the basic principle.
steep learning curve
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the steep learning curve.
deny all knowledge
In a university seminar, the student will deny all knowledge.
show initiative
In a university seminar, the student will show initiative.
encyclopaedic knowledge
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the encyclopaedic knowledge.
demonstrate an ability
In a university seminar, the student will demonstrate an ability.
dim and distant memory
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the dim and distant memory.
hazy memory
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the hazy memory.
undertake postgraduate study
In a university seminar, the student will undertake postgraduate study.
extensive knowledge
At a university seminar, the course guide featured the extensive knowledge.
concentration wavers
During a long lecture, concentration often wavers without a short break.
demonstrate scholarly rigour
In a university seminar, the student will demonstrate scholarly rigour.