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Let's watch a video about pros and cons of studying abroad.
We will start with Germany. What do you know about education in Germany?
Is it free? Is it difficult? Is it popular? Would you like to study in Germany?
We will start with Germany. What do you know about education in Germany?
Is it free? Is it difficult? Is it popular? Would you like to study in Germany?
Focus Lesson 3
Vocabulary
to think twice - consider a course of action carefully before embarking on it.
she should think twice about accepting a job
she should think twice about accepting a job
подумать дважды
to buckle up (slang) - get ready
fasten one's seat belt in a vehicle or aircraft.
Buckle up, class, this is going to be the hardest quiz of your life!
fasten one's seat belt in a vehicle or aircraft.
Buckle up, class, this is going to be the hardest quiz of your life!
пристегнуться
among - being a member or members of (a larger set).
flowers hidden among the roots of the trees
flowers hidden among the roots of the trees
среди
tuition fees - a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
The college will raise its tuition again next year
The college will raise its tuition again next year
плата за обучение
accessible education - the process of designing courses and developing a teaching style to meet the needs of people from a variety of backgrounds, abilities and learning styles
доступное образование
accommodation - a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay.
"they were living in temporary accommodation"
"they were living in temporary accommodation"
размещение
contribution - a gift or payment to a common fund or collection. - the part played by a person or thing in bringing about a result or helping something to advance.
the agency is mainly financed from voluntary contributions
the major contribution of social scientists to the understanding of political life
the agency is mainly financed from voluntary contributions
the major contribution of social scientists to the understanding of political life
вклад, взнос
affordable - inexpensive; reasonably priced.
"affordable homes"
"affordable homes"
доступный/ по средствам
to depend ON something - to rely on somebody/something and be able to trust them.
He was the sort of person you could depend on.
He was the sort of person you could depend on.
зависеть от чего-то
you can depend on him - ты можешь положиться на него
you can depend on him - ты можешь положиться на него
natural science - a branch of science that deals with the physical world, e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, biology.
естествознание
particular - used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class.
especially great or intense.
the action seems to discriminate against a particular group of companies
when handling or checking cash the cashier should exercise particular care
especially great or intense.
the action seems to discriminate against a particular group of companies
when handling or checking cash the cashier should exercise particular care
особый, специфический
cherry on top - something special is added to something else that is also very nice, to make it even better.
It comes from the idea that a bowl of ice cream is great, but even greater if a cherry is put on top.
It comes from the idea that a bowl of ice cream is great, but even greater if a cherry is put on top.
вишенка на торте
Naturalization (or naturalisation) is the legal act or process by which a non-national of a country acquires the nationality of that country after birth.
Натурализация
citizenship - the position or status of being a citizen of a particular country.
the refugees could be granted dual citizenship
the refugees could be granted dual citizenship
гражданство
in demand - sought after.
"all these skills are much in demand"
"all these skills are much in demand"
пользуется спросом
as far as I know - concerning, regarding (what I know); to the extent that (I know) idiom
As far as I know, all my parking tickets have been paid.
As far as I know, all my parking tickets have been paid.
насколько я знаю
to get settled - to get comfortable and happy in a place or situation.
Although I lived there for over a year, I never really felt settled in that apartment.
Although I lived there for over a year, I never really felt settled in that apartment.
устроиться
residence permit - a document or card required in some regions, allowing a foreign national to reside in a country for a fixed or indefinite length of time.
More people are working in the country - with or without a residence permit.
More people are working in the country - with or without a residence permit.
вид на жительство
to take some time - to use an amount of time in order to do something important.
They never took the time to get to know her. I took some time to think about it, and my answer is still "no."
They never took the time to get to know her. I took some time to think about it, and my answer is still "no."
занять некоторое время
landlord - a person who rents out land, a building, or accommodation.
Men and women can both be landlords, although you can also call a female landlord a landlady.
Men and women can both be landlords, although you can also call a female landlord a landlady.
домовладелец, хозяин квартиры
housing market - The economics of real-estate used for residential purposes.
The average house price in the UK was £285,201 in May 2024, the housing market is in crisis
The average house price in the UK was £285,201 in May 2024, the housing market is in crisis
рынок жилья
to be aware OF something - you realize that it is present or is happening because you hear it, see it, smell it, or feel it.
be aware of the danger. aware of the latest advances in medicine
be aware of the danger. aware of the latest advances in medicine
быть в курсе чего-либо
not one's cup of tea - not what one likes or is interested in.
cats were not her cup of tea
cats were not her cup of tea
это не мое, мне это не нравится
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5 best countries for international students in 2024-2025
Answer some of these questions:
- What were the countries she mentioned in the intro?
- What are some advantages of studying in Germany?
- Disadvantages (cons)?
- What items do you still need to pay for?
- What fields do they recommend?
- What are the most expensive cities in Germany?
- Can you make a comparison? In your country, what are some pros and cons of education?
- What are some common problems in your country? (expensive rent, etc)
- What are popular fields in your country? (IT, medicine)
- What are the most expensive cities in your country? Which one is your favorite? Why?