How to use this lesson: read each item aloud, notice the collocation, cover the definition and retrieve the word from memory. Then use at least three items in your own sentences.
10 useful words and phrases
scholarship
Money awarded to support someone’s studies.
Example: She applied for a university scholarship.
Natural collocation: win a scholarship
citation
A reference to the source of information.
Example: Every quotation needs a citation.
Natural collocation: academic citation
hypothesis
An idea that can be tested by research.
Example: The results supported the original hypothesis.
Natural collocation: test a hypothesis
assignment
A piece of work given to a student.
Example: The assignment is due on Monday.
Natural collocation: submit an assignment
assessment
A way of measuring knowledge or ability.
Example: The course includes a final assessment.
Natural collocation: continuous assessment
curriculum
The subjects and content taught on a course.
Example: Digital skills are part of the curriculum.
Natural collocation: school curriculum
lecture
A formal talk given to a group of students.
Example: We attended a lecture on climate policy.
Natural collocation: give a lecture
seminar
A class based on discussion of a topic.
Example: The seminar encouraged everyone to participate.
Natural collocation: seminar discussion
research
Careful study to discover or establish facts.
Example: Her research focuses on language learning.
Natural collocation: conduct research
source
A place from which information is obtained.
Example: Always check whether the source is reliable.
Natural collocation: primary source
Quick vocabulary check
- 1. Which word means “money awarded to support someone’s studies”? scholarship
- 2. Which word means “a reference to the source of information”? citation
- 3. Which word means “an idea that can be tested by research”? hypothesis
- 4. Which word means “a piece of work given to a student”? assignment
- 5. Which word means “a way of measuring knowledge or ability”? assessment
Make the vocabulary active
Choose five items above and make them personal. Say one true sentence about your life, work, studies or experience for each item. For stronger recall, return tomorrow and try to reproduce the collocations without looking.