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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Education Report
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re-examine their budgets
Meaning: To review and reconsider how money is being spent.
Example: Many families must re-examine their budgets during a financial crisis.
cost less than
Meaning: To be cheaper compared to something else.
Example: Public universities usually cost less than private ones.
offer help
Meaning: To provide assistance or support.
Example: The University of Colorado offers some help for international students.
show evidence of
Meaning: To provide proof or documentation of something.
Example: Students must show evidence of how they will pay for their first year.
consider (something)
Meaning: To think carefully about something before making a decision.
Example: Students must consider housing, meals, books, and other costs.
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: Most American schools do not offer financial aid to international undergraduates.
tuition rate
IPA (UK): /tjuːˈɪʃ.ən reɪt/
IPA (US): /tuːˈɪʃ.ən reɪt/
Meaning: The amount of money charged for instruction at a school.
Meaning: The amount of money charged for instruction at a school.
Example: The university guarantees the same tuition rate for four years.
scholarship
IPA (UK): /ˈskɒl.ə.ʃɪp/
IPA (US): /ˈskɑː.lɚ.ʃɪp/
Meaning: Financial support awarded to students based on merit or talent.
Meaning: Financial support awarded to students based on merit or talent.
Example: The university offers four scholarships for students with special skills.
confirmation
IPA (UK): /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/
IPA (US): /ˌkɑːn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning: Proof that something is true or has been approved.
Meaning: Proof that something is true or has been approved.
Example: Students must provide confirmation from a bank or lawyer.
immigration rules
IPA (UK): /ˌɪm.ɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən ruːlz/
IPA (US): /ˌɪm.əˈɡreɪ.ʃən ruːlz/
Meaning: Laws that control how foreign nationals may live, study, or work in a country.
Meaning: Laws that control how foreign nationals may live, study, or work in a country.
Example: Immigration rules restrict employment for international students.
Other Listening Exercises
Paying for School in the US
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