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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Curriculum
UK: /kəˈrɪk.jʊ.ləm/ US: /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/
Meaning:
The subjects and lessons taught in a school or course.
- The school changed its curriculum to add more computer lessons.
Standardized Testing
UK: /ˈstæn.də.daɪzd ˈtes.tɪŋ/ US: /ˈstæn.dɚ.daɪzd ˈtes.tɪŋ/
Meaning:
Tests given in the same way to all students to check what they know.
- Many schools use standardized testing to see how well students are learning.
Accessibility
UK: /əkˌses.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ US: /əkˌses.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
Meaning:
How easy it is for people to use or get something.
- Good internet can improve accessibility to online learning for all students.
Reform
UK: /rɪˈfɔːm/ US: /rɪˈfɔːrm/
Meaning:
A change made to improve something.
- Many people want to reform the education system to make it better.
Exercise 2
Role Play
Direction:
1. Your tutor would play the dailogue. Listen carefully.
2. After listening, Read the conversation aloud.
3. Role-play the conversation with your tutor.
Situation: Ava and Jordan discuss how the media shapes public opinion.
Sophie
Malik, what’s your take on our educational system these days?
Malik
Well, it has its strengths, but standardized tests can be really stressful.
Sophie
I know, sometimes it feels like we’re just being trained to pass exams, not actually learn.
Malik
Exactly. Plus, we need to make education more accessible to everyone.
Sophie
Absolutely. Education should be a right, not a luxury. What changes do you think we need?
Malik
We should shift from test-focused evaluations to more practical assessments.
Sophie
That makes sense. Also, using more technology and hands-on learning could help a lot.
Malik
And don’t forget better teacher training—it’s key to keeping up with today’s demands.
QUESTION
1. What aspect of the educational system does Malik find stressful?
2. What do Sophie and Malik believe should be a focus in education?
3. What reform does Malik suggest for evaluating students?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
Play sound when student answers correctly.
Play sound when the answer is incorrect.
ODERING
Put the words in the correct oder
1. Calien: Education a right should be not privilege a
2. Benson: to move practical assessments away from tests
3. Calien: on more should be accessibility focus
4. Benson: teachers the tools need to succeed
Past vs. Present Tense
Use the correct form of the verb (past or present):
5. I always (enjoy) __________ literature classes in school.
6. She (graduate) __________ from university last year.
7. He (study) __________ engineering at the moment.
8. They (have) __________ a school trip to London in 2022.
9. We (learn) __________ about biology this semester.
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. What are some good things about the education system in your country?
2. Do you think standardized tests are a good way to measure students? Why or why not?
3. What changes would you like to see in your school’s lessons?
4. How can we make education available to everyone?
5. What changes do you think are needed to improve education?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. What do you think are the strengths of the current educational system?
2. What are the weaknesses of the education system in your country?
3. How do you feel about standardized testing?
4. What changes would you like to see in the curriculum?
5. How important is accessibility in education?
6. What reforms do you think are necessary in education?
7. How can technology be used more effectively in education?
8. What are the benefits of hands-on learning?
9. How can teachers be better supported in their roles?
10. What are some alternative methods of assessing students?
11. How can education be made more engaging for students?
12. What role should creativity play in the classroom?
13. How can we ensure equal educational opportunities for all students?
14. How can parents be more involved in their children’s education?
15. How can schools promote mental health and well-being?