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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Education Report
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apply to
Meaning: To formally request admission to a school or program.
Example: Students are advised to apply to at least three schools.
pay the application charge
Meaning: To submit the required fee when applying to a school.
Example: You may be able to pay the application charge online with a credit card.
by comparison
Meaning: Used to show how two things differ when examined together.
Example: By comparison, Ohio State has far more international students than Whitman College.
start the application process
Meaning: To begin completing forms and requirements for admission.
Example: You should start the application process at least two years in advance.
take time
Meaning: To require a significant amount of time to complete.
Example: Completing applications and admissions tests will take time.
admissions office
IPA (UK): /ədˈmɪʃ.ənz ˌɒf.ɪs/
IPA (US): /ədˈmɪʃ.ənz ˌɑː.fɪs/
Meaning: The department responsible for processing applications to a school.
Meaning: The department responsible for processing applications to a school.
Example: You can email the admissions office with any questions.
non-native English speaker
IPA (UK): /ˌnɒnˈneɪ.tɪv ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ ˌspiː.kər/
IPA (US): /ˌnɑːnˈneɪ.t̬ɪv ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ ˌspiː.kɚ/
Meaning: A person who learned English as an additional language.
Meaning: A person who learned English as an additional language.
Example: Non-native English speakers usually must take the TOEFL exam.
TOEFL
IPA (UK): /ˈtəʊ.fəl/
IPA (US): /ˈtoʊ.fəl/
Meaning: Test of English as a Foreign Language, required for many international students.
Meaning: Test of English as a Foreign Language, required for many international students.
Example: Many universities require the TOEFL for international applicants.
accreditation
IPA (UK): /əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
IPA (US): /əˌkred.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
Meaning: Official recognition that a school meets required standards.
Meaning: Official recognition that a school meets required standards.
Example: Students should check a school’s accreditation before applying.
SEVIS
IPA (UK): /ˈsiː.vɪs/
IPA (US): /ˈsiː.vɪs/
Meaning: The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System used to track international students in the U.S.
Meaning: The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System used to track international students in the U.S.
Example: SEVIS is operated by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.
Other Listening Exercises
The Application Process
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