Saturday, October 11, 2008

School/College Vocabulary

Here are some common terms students have frequently asked in class:
to hold back a grade: repetir o ano (escolar)
to flunk (out): rodar (em exame ou prova)
faculty staff: conselho acadêmico
to endorse: dar apoio ou suporte Eg. " The professor endorsed his paper."
practical jokes: trotes
to catch up: recuperar, por em dia (um conteúdo)
cliques: panelinhas (em escolas também)
tuition: dinheiro pago a instituições de ensino
to outperform: sair-se melhor, superar
Master them and practice in class!

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