Education & Academic Vocabulary (1–100)
- Academic - শিক্ষাবিষয়ক (Relating to education and scholarship) - He has a very strong academic background in science.
- Curriculum - পাঠ্যক্রম (The subjects comprising a course of study) - The school is updating its curriculum to include coding.
- Pedagogy - শিক্ষাদান পদ্ধতি (The method and practice of teaching) - Modern pedagogy focuses more on student participation.
- Literacy - সাক্ষরতা (The ability to read and write) - The government is working hard to increase the adult literacy rate.
- Scholarship - বৃত্তি (Financial aid provided for a student's education) - She won a full scholarship to study at Oxford University.
- Enrollment - ভর্তি (The action of enrolling or being enrolled) - School enrollment has increased significantly this year.
- Vocational - বৃত্তিমূলক (Relating to an occupation or employment) - Vocational training helps students learn practical skills like carpentry.
- Tuition - শিক্ষাদান/টিউশন ফি (Teaching or the fee for it) - Higher education is becoming expensive due to rising tuition fees.
- Tertiary Education - উচ্চশিক্ষা (Higher education at university level) - Many students move abroad for tertiary education.
- Literacy Rate - সাক্ষরতার হার (Percentage of people who can read and write) - Bangladesh has made great progress in its literacy rate.
- Compulsory - বাধ্যতামূলক (Required by law or a rule) - Primary education is compulsory in most countries.
- Co-educational - সহশিক্ষা (Education of both male and female students together) - They study in a co-educational high school.
- Distance Learning - দূরশিক্ষণ (Education where students study remotely) - Distance learning became very popular during the pandemic.
- Assignment - নির্ধারিত কাজ (A task or piece of work allocated to someone) - I need to submit my history assignment by Friday.
- Assessment - মূল্যায়ন (The evaluation of the nature or quality of something) - Continuous assessment is better than a single final exam.
- Discipline - শৃঙ্খলা (The practice of training people to obey rules) - Discipline is key to success in any educational institution.
- Extra-curricular - পাঠ্যক্রম বহির্ভূত (Activities pursued addition to the normal course of study) - Debating is a popular extra-curricular activity.
- Graduation - স্নাতক সম্পন্নকরণ (The receiving or conferring of an academic degree) - My family attended my graduation ceremony last month.
- Illiteracy - নিরক্ষরতা (Inability to read or write) - Education is the most powerful weapon against illiteracy.
- Infrastructure - অবকাঠামো (The basic physical structures like buildings) - The government is investing in school infrastructure.
- Interdisciplinary - আন্তঃবিষয়ক (Relating to more than one branch of knowledge) - Environmental science is an interdisciplinary subject.
- Mentorship - মেন্টরশিপ/উপদেশদান (Guidance provided by a mentor) - Students benefit greatly from a formal mentorship program.
- Qualification - যোগ্যতা (A quality or accomplishment that fits a person for a task) - You need the right qualifications to apply for this job.
- Specialization - বিশেষীকরণ (Focusing on a particular area of study) - His specialization is in international law.
- Alumni - প্রাক্তন ছাত্রছাত্রী (Graduates or former students of a school/college) - The alumni association organized a reunion dinner.
- Apprenticeship - শিক্ষানবিসকাল (Learning a job by working with a skilled person) - He started an apprenticeship as an electrician.
- Cognitive - জ্ঞানীয় (Relating to the mental process of knowing) - Puzzles help improve children's cognitive development.
- Collaborative - সহযোগিতামূলক (Produced or conducted by two or more parties) - Collaborative learning helps students improve their social skills.
- Competence - দক্ষতা/সক্ষমতা (The ability to do something successfully) - The course aims to improve students' communicative competence.
- Degree - ডিগ্রি (An academic rank conferred by a university) - I am pursuing a master’s degree in economics.
- Dropout - ঝরে পড়া ছাত্র (A person who abandons a course of study) - The high dropout rate in rural areas is a major concern.
- Educated - শিক্ষিত (Having been educated) - An educated person is an asset to the nation.
- Examiner - পরীক্ষক (A person who sets or marks exams) - The examiner was very strict about the time limit.
- Faculty - অনুষদ/শিক্ষক মণ্ডলী (The teaching staff of a university or college) - Our university has a very experienced faculty.
- Grant - অনুদান (A sum of money given by an organization for a purpose) - He received a research grant to study marine biology.
- Lecture - বক্তৃতা (An educational talk to an audience) - I attended an interesting lecture on ancient history today.
- Motivation - অনুপ্রেরণা (The reason one has for acting in a particular way) - Teacher’s praise is a great motivation for students.
- Nursery School - শিশুশিক্ষা কেন্দ্র (A school for young children) - My younger brother just started nursery school.
- Plagiarism - লেখা চুরি (Taking someone else's work or ideas as your own) - Plagiarism is strictly forbidden in academic writing.
- Postgraduate - স্নাতকোত্তর (A student who has a first degree and is studying for a higher one) - Many postgraduate students work while they study.
- Prospectus - বিবরণিকা (A printed booklet advertising a school or university) - I read the university prospectus to learn about the courses.
- Scholar - পণ্ডিত (A specialist in a particular branch of study) - He is a renowned scholar of Islamic history.
- Semester - সেমিস্টার/অর্ধবার্ষিক (A half-year term in a school or college) - We have final exams at the end of every semester.
- Syllabus - পাঠ্যসূচি (The topics in a course of study) - The chemistry syllabus is quite long this year.
- Thesis - গবেষণাপত্র (A long essay involving personal research) - I am currently writing my master’s thesis.
- Undergraduate - স্নাতক পর্যায়ের শিক্ষার্থী (A student at a college or university who has not yet earned a degree) - The undergraduate program lasts for four years.
- Workshop - কর্মশালা (A meeting at which a group of people engage in intensive discussion) - I attended a workshop on creative writing.
- Acquire - অর্জন করা (To gain an asset or object) - It is important to acquire new skills in a competitive market.
- Analytical - বিশ্লেষণাত্মক (Relating to or using analysis) - Universities teach students to have an analytical mind.
- Attendance - উপস্থিতি (The action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place) - Regular attendance is mandatory for all students.
- Boarding School - আবাসিক স্কুল (A school where students reside during the term) - He went to a boarding school away from his hometown.
- Certificate - সনদপত্র (An official document attesting a certain fact) - You will receive a certificate after completing the course.
- Classmate - সহপাঠী (A person who is in the same class as you) - My classmates helped me with my notes.
- Concentration - একাগ্রতা (The action or power of focusing one's attention) - It is hard to maintain concentration in a noisy room.
- Continuous Assessment - নিরবিচ্ছিন্ন মূল্যায়ন (Evaluating a student throughout the term) - Continuous assessment reduces the pressure of final exams.
- Correspondence Course - চিঠিপত্র বা মেইলের মাধ্যমে কোর্স (A course of study conducted by post) - He took a correspondence course while working full-time.
- Critique - সমালোচনা (A detailed analysis and assessment of something) - The teacher gave a helpful critique of my essay.
- Dean - ডিন (The head of a university faculty or department) - The Dean welcomed the new students.
- Diploma - ডিপ্লোমা (A certificate awarded by an educational institution) - She has a diploma in graphic design.
- Dissertation - গবেষণামূলক প্রবন্ধ (A long essay on a particular subject) - He is finishing his doctoral dissertation.
- Educationalist - শিক্ষাবিদ (A specialist in the theory and methods of education) - Many educationalists believe in play-based learning.
- Elite - অভিজাত (A group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities) - Only elite students get into that prestigious college.
- E-learning - অনলাইন শিক্ষা (Learning conducted via electronic media) - E-learning has made education accessible to all.
- Evaluation - মূল্যায়ন (The making of a judgment about the amount or value of something) - The evaluation was based on both written and oral tests.
- Expel - বহিষ্কার করা (Officially make someone leave a school or organization) - The school decided to expel him for bad behavior.
- Formative - গঠনমূলক (Serving to form something, especially character) - Childhood is the most formative stage of a person's life.
- Gifted - মেধাবী (Having exceptional talent or natural ability) - He is a gifted musician and a top student.
- Guidance - নির্দেশনা (Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem) - Students often need career guidance before university.
- Handout - হ্যান্ডআউট (A piece of printed information provided free of charge) - The professor distributed a handout at the start of the class.
- Higher Education - উচ্চশিক্ষা (Education at universities or colleges) - Higher education provides better career opportunities.
- Homeschooling - গৃহশিক্ষা (The education of children at home by parents) - Some parents prefer homeschooling for personal reasons.
- Institute - প্রতিষ্ঠান (An organization having a particular purpose) - She joined a research institute after her PhD.
- Inquisitive - কৌতুহলী (Showing an interest in learning new things) - An inquisitive mind is essential for scientific discovery.
- Instruction - নির্দেশনা/শিক্ষাদান (Detailed information about how something should be done) - Please follow the instructions on the exam paper.
- Intellectual - বুদ্ধিবৃত্তিক (Relating to the intellect) - Reading books is a great intellectual exercise.
- Internship - ইন্টার্নশিপ (The position of a student or trainee who works in an organization) - He got an internship at a leading tech company.
- Job Market - শ্রমবাজার (The number of people available for work) - A university degree helps you compete in the job market.
- Kindergarten - কিন্ডারগার্টেন (A school or class for very young children) - Children learn basic social skills in kindergarten.
- Knowledgeable - জ্ঞানসম্পন্ন (Intelligent and well-informed) - Our history teacher is extremely knowledgeable.
- Learner - শিক্ষার্থী (A person who is learning a subject or skill) - Every student is a lifelong learner.
- Lecture Theatre - লেকচার হল (A large room used for lectures) - The lecture theatre was packed with students.
- Lifelong Learning - আজীবন শিক্ষা (Ongoing, voluntary pursuit of knowledge) - Technology requires us to embrace lifelong learning.
- Mastery - দক্ষতা (Comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject) - He has attained mastery of the French language.
- Memorize - মুখস্থ করা (Commit to memory) - It is better to understand the concept than to memorize it.
- Module - মডিউল/ইউনিট (A self-contained unit of a course of study) - I have completed the first module of the course.
- Objective - উদ্দেশ্য (A thing aimed at or sought; a goal) - The main objective of the course is to improve writing skills.
- Overcome - কাটিয়ে ওঠা (Succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty) - She worked hard to overcome her learning difficulties.
- Peer - সহকর্মী বা সমান পদমর্যাদার ব্যক্তি (A person of the same age or status) - Peer pressure can sometimes affect a student's performance.
- Primary School - প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় (A school for children between the ages of 5 and 11) - Students learn the basics in primary school.
- Principal - অধ্যক্ষ (The head of a school) - The principal addressed the students during the assembly.
- Professional Development - পেশাগত উন্নয়ন (Learning to earn or maintain professional credentials) - Teachers need regular professional development training.
- Reference - রেফারেন্স/সূত্র (A mention of a source of information in a book) - Make sure to include all your references in the bibliography.
- Research - গবেষণা (The systematic investigation into a study) - He is conducting research on climate change.
- Rote Learning - মুখস্থ নির্ভর শিক্ষা (Learning by repetition without understanding) - Our education system should move away from rote learning.
- Secondary School - মাধ্যমিক বিদ্যালয় (A school for pupils between the ages of 11 and 16 or 18) - Secondary school prepares students for college.
- Self-study - স্ব-শিক্ষা (Studying without a teacher) - Self-study is an important part of university life.
- Seminar - সেমিনার (A small group discussion with a teacher) - We had a very productive seminar on global warming.
- Tutorial - টিউটোরিয়াল (A period of tuition given to an individual or small group) - I have a tutorial with my professor at 2 PM.
- Underachieve - প্রত্যাশার চেয়ে কম অর্জন করা (Do less well than expected) - Bright students sometimes underachieve due to lack of motivation.
- Uniform - ইউনিফর্ম (A prescribed set of clothes worn by students) - Wearing a school uniform creates a sense of equality.