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
The historian has first-hand knowledge of the archive's early records.
impart knowledge
Good teachers know how to impart knowledge without overwhelming learners.
glimmer of understanding
The example gave the class a glimmer of understanding of the theory.
advanced knowledge
The module assumes advanced knowledge of statistics.
marked improvement
Her latest draft shows marked improvement in structure.
mature student
As a mature student, he brought valuable work experience to the seminar.
distinguished scholar
The lecture was delivered by a distinguished scholar of medieval history.
meet the entry requirements
Applicants must meet the entry requirements before enrolling.
adhere to principles
Researchers must adhere to principles of academic integrity.
proven ability
The programme requires proven ability in written analysis.
comprehensive knowledge
The examiner expects comprehensive knowledge of the core texts.
seat of learning
The old college remains a respected seat of learning.
shape their destiny
Education can help young people shape their destiny.
have the backbone to do something
The student had the backbone to challenge the unfair decision.
straight-A student
She was a straight-A student throughout secondary school.
newly qualified
The newly qualified teacher received mentoring in her first term.
graduate from university
She plans to graduate from university next summer.
read a subject at university
He chose to read a subject at university that combined history and politics.
basic principle
Fair citation is a basic principle of scholarly work.
steep learning curve
The software has a steep learning curve for first-time users.
deny all knowledge
The student chose to deny all knowledge of the copied paragraph.
show initiative
Students who show initiative often find extra research opportunities.
encyclopaedic knowledge
Her encyclopaedic knowledge of literature impressed the panel.
demonstrate an ability
The assessment asks students to demonstrate an ability to evaluate evidence.
dim and distant memory
Primary school is now only a dim and distant memory for him.
hazy memory
His first lesson is only a hazy memory now.
undertake postgraduate study
After graduation, he hopes to undertake postgraduate study abroad.
extensive knowledge
The tutor has extensive knowledge of second-language acquisition.
concentration wavers
During a long lecture, concentration often wavers without a short break.
demonstrate scholarly rigour
The essay must demonstrate scholarly rigour throughout.