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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Education Report
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keep in mind
Meaning: To remember something important when making decisions.
Example: Keep in mind that some advisors may have a financial interest.
find out
Meaning: To discover or learn information.
Example: Find out what others say about the online program.
add to the costs
Meaning: To increase the total amount of money required.
Example: Technology requirements can add to the costs of online education.
avoid a diploma mill
Meaning: Stay away from fake schools that sell degrees without real education.
Example: Students should avoid a diploma mill at all costs.
search for
Meaning: To look for information, especially online.
Example: You might search for comments or ratings about schools.
distance learning
IPA (UK): /ˈdɪs.təns ˌlɜː.nɪŋ/
IPA (US): /ˈdɪs.təns ˌlɝː.nɪŋ/
Meaning: Education completed online without attending classes in person.
Meaning: Education completed online without attending classes in person.
Example: Many students choose distance learning for flexibility.
supervision
IPA (UK): /ˌsuː.pəˈvɪʒ.ən/
IPA (US): /ˌsuː.pɚˈvɪʒ.ən/
Meaning: Guidance or monitoring by a teacher or authority.
Meaning: Guidance or monitoring by a teacher or authority.
Example: Online students must work without close supervision.
interaction
IPA (UK): /ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃən/
IPA (US): /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈræk.ʃən/
Meaning: Communication or involvement with others.
Meaning: Communication or involvement with others.
Example: Consider how much interaction an online program offers.
degree mill
IPA (UK): /dɪˈɡriː mɪl/
IPA (US): /dɪˈɡriː mɪl/
Meaning: A fake institution that sells degrees with little or no academic work.
Meaning: A fake institution that sells degrees with little or no academic work.
Example: Degree mills offer poor-quality education or none at all.
certificate
IPA (UK): /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/
IPA (US): /sɚˈtɪf.ə.kət/
Meaning: An official document showing completion of a course or training.
Meaning: An official document showing completion of a course or training.
Example: Some students only need a certificate instead of a degree.
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