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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Education Report
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move to
Meaning: To shift attention or discussion to a new topic.
Example: Now we move to financial aid for international students.
a valuable resource
Meaning: Someone or something that provides important benefits.
Example: Foreign students represent a valuable resource for universities.
pay for
Meaning: To cover the cost of something.
Example: Many students pay for their education with family money.
be supported by
Meaning: To receive financial or practical help from someone.
Example: Some students are supported by employers or private sponsors.
be likely to
Meaning: To have a high chance of happening in the future.
Example: Experts say the American share of international students is likely to go down.
financial aid
IPA (UK): /faɪˌnæn.ʃəl ˈeɪd/
IPA (US): /fəˈnæn.ʃəl ˈeɪd/
Meaning: Money provided to help students pay for education.
Meaning: Money provided to help students pay for education.
Example: Financial aid is often limited for international students.
diversity
IPA (UK): /daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/
IPA (US): /daɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Meaning: A variety of different cultures, backgrounds, or groups.
Meaning: A variety of different cultures, backgrounds, or groups.
Example: International students help increase ethnic diversity on campus.
sponsor
IPA (UK): /ˈspɒn.sər/
IPA (US): /ˈspɑːn.sɚ/
Meaning: A person or organization that provides financial support.
Meaning: A person or organization that provides financial support.
Example: Some students receive support from private sponsors.
market share
IPA (UK): /ˈmɑː.kɪt ʃeər/
IPA (US): /ˈmɑːr.kɪt ʃer/
Meaning: The percentage of a total market controlled by one group.
Meaning: The percentage of a total market controlled by one group.
Example: The U.S. has about 20% of the world’s international student market share.
training program
IPA (UK): /ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ ˌprəʊ.ɡræm/
IPA (US): /ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ ˌproʊ.ɡræm/
Meaning: A structured course that teaches specific skills.
Meaning: A structured course that teaches specific skills.
Example: Some international students are enrolled in training programs.
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