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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Education Report
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be available in
Meaning: To be offered or provided in a particular place or region.
Example: Many American programs are available in the Middle East.
the aim is to
Meaning: Used to state the main purpose or goal of something.
Example: The aim is to help foreign students prepare for American schools.
open a campus
Meaning: To establish a new branch of a university in another location.
Example: Several American universities have opened campuses in Qatar.
as a result of
Meaning: Because of something that happened earlier.
Example: Some campuses closed as a result of the economic turndown.
remain involved in
Meaning: To continue participating or contributing to something.
Example: George Mason will remain involved in education in the Middle East.
undergraduate degree
IPA (UK): /ˌʌn.dəˈɡrædʒ.u.ət dɪˈɡriː/
IPA (US): /ˌʌn.dɚˈɡrædʒ.u.ət dɪˈɡriː/
Meaning: A first-level university degree such as a BA or BS.
Meaning: A first-level university degree such as a BA or BS.
Example: MSU Dubai offers undergraduate degrees in business and engineering.
economic turndown
IPA (UK): /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈtɜːn.daʊn/
IPA (US): /ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪk ˈtɝːn.daʊn/
Meaning: A period when the economy becomes weaker; recession.
Meaning: A period when the economy becomes weaker; recession.
Example: The economic turndown affected the expansion plans of some universities.
provost
IPA (UK): /ˈprəʊ.vɒst/
IPA (US): /ˈproʊ.voʊst/
Meaning: A senior academic administrator at a university.
Meaning: A senior academic administrator at a university.
Example: The university provost explained why the campus had to close.
postgraduate training
IPA (UK): /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒ.u.ət ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/
IPA (US): /ˌpoʊstˈɡrædʒ.u.ət ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/
Meaning: Advanced study or professional development after earning a degree.
Meaning: Advanced study or professional development after earning a degree.
Example: The Harvard Medical School Dubai Center offers postgraduate training.
dispute
IPA (UK): /dɪˈspjuːt/
IPA (US): /dɪˈspjuːt/
Meaning: A disagreement or argument between parties.
Meaning: A disagreement or argument between parties.
Example: The campus closure resulted partly from a dispute with the local partner.
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