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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Education Report
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come to
Meaning: To reach or arrive at a particular topic or point.
Example: Finally, we come to Unigo.com.
led by
Meaning: Directed or managed by a particular person or group.
Example: The site was launched by a startup company led by its young founder.
get into
Meaning: To be accepted into a school or program.
Example: I came here because I didn’t get into NYU.
well-rounded education
Meaning: An education that covers many areas and develops a variety of skills.
Example: Students say they receive a well-rounded education at the school.
match (someone) with
Meaning: To connect someone with something suitable.
Example: CAPEX matches students with colleges and universities.
startup company
IPA (UK): /ˈstɑːt.ʌp ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
IPA (US): /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
Meaning: A newly created business, often in technology or innovation.
Meaning: A newly created business, often in technology or innovation.
Example: Unigo was launched by a startup company led by a 26‑year‑old founder.
profile
IPA (UK): /ˈprəʊ.faɪl/
IPA (US): /ˈproʊ.faɪl/
Meaning: A personal description or account created on a website.
Meaning: A personal description or account created on a website.
Example: More than 500,000 students have profiles on the site.
campus tour
IPA (UK): /ˈkæm.pəs tʊər/
IPA (US): /ˈkæm.pəs tʊr/
Meaning: A guided or recorded visit around a college campus.
Meaning: A guided or recorded visit around a college campus.
Example: Unigo offers unofficial campus tours created by students.
co-founder
IPA (UK): /ˌkəʊˈfaʊn.dər/
IPA (US): /ˌkoʊˈfaʊn.dɚ/
Meaning: One of the people who starts a company or organization.
Meaning: One of the people who starts a company or organization.
Example: Co‑founder Sid Kromenhoek says the site lets students show their talents.
well‑rounded
IPA (UK): /ˌwelˈraʊn.dɪd/
IPA (US): /ˌwelˈraʊn.dɪd/
Meaning: Balanced and covering many different areas or skills.
Meaning: Balanced and covering many different areas or skills.
Example: Students say they get a well‑rounded education at the school.
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