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Exercise 1
Useful Expressions
Direction: Read the useful expressions with your tutor.
I studied [subject] at [school/university], where I developed strong skills in [area].
My education helped me become more disciplined and analytical.
I completed my degree in [year], and I’ve continued learning ever since.
My academic background has prepared me well for this role.
Exercise 2
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
Educated
Meaning:
Having received a good education
- I’m a well-educated professional with a strong academic background.
Analytical
Meaning:
Able to examine and understand information
- I developed strong analytical skills during my economics studies.
Logical
Meaning:
Thinking clearly and reasonably
- My studies in engineering helped me become more logical and precise.
Curious
Meaning:
Eager to learn and understand new things
- I’ve always been curious, which led me to pursue further education.
Exercise 3
Practice
Choose the Best Idiom
Choose the idiom that best fits Disciplined
Let your hair down,
Keep your eye on the ball,
Shoot the breeze,
Blow off steam
Choose the idiom that best fits Curious
Eager beaver,
Curiosity killed the cat,
Nosey parker,
A sponge for knowledge
Choose the idiom that best fits Logical
Go with your gut,
Off the top of your head,
Put two and two together,
Jump to conclusions
Choose the idiom that best fits Educated
Hit the books,
Book smart,
Old school,
Crack the books
Exercise 4
Business Dialogue
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Word Bank:
Curious
Analytical
Logical
Educated
Situation: Peter is applying for a research assistant role.
Interviewer
Word Bank: disciplined, university, knowledge, curious, education, studied, analytical, logical.
Tell me about your _______.
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Peter
Word Bank: disciplined, university, knowledge, curious, education, studied, analytical, logical.
I _______ computer science at Oxford _______.
Interviewer
Word Bank: disciplined, university, knowledge, curious, education, studied, analytical, logical.
What did you gain from that experience?
Peter
Word Bank: disciplined, university, knowledge, curious, education, studied, analytical, logical.
It gave me strong _______ and practical skills in programming.
Interviewer
Word Bank: disciplined, university, knowledge, curious, education, studied, analytical, logical.
How do you approach learning new things?
Peter
Word Bank: disciplined, university, knowledge, curious, education, studied, analytical, logical.
I’m very _______, _______ in my studies, and always _______ about new ideas.
Interviewer
Word Bank: disciplined, university, knowledge, curious, education, studied, analytical, logical.
Can you give an example of applying those skills?
Peter
Word Bank: disciplined, university, knowledge, curious, education, studied, analytical, logical.
Sure! I used my logical thinking to solve complex coding problems during my projects.
Exercise 5
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud
How to answer: "Tell me about your education"
Do:
Mention the name of your course and school/university
Highlight a few skills or strengths you developed
Connect your education to the job you’re applying for
Don’t:
Say “It was boring” or “I didn’t learn much”
Be too vague — give specific examples of what you learned
Focus only on grades — mention your development as a person too
Listening Practice
Talking About Education
1. What did Maria study?
A. International business
B. Computer science
2. What skills did Maria gain from her studies?
A. Leadership and communication
B. Analytical thinking and organization
3. How did Maria develop these skills?
A. By doing group projects and research work
B. By attending seminars and lectures only
Exercise 6
Discussion
Discuss these questions to practice speaking and share experiences.
Practice Scenario – Mock Interview
Objective: Practice explaining your academic background in a real interview setting.
Interview Questions
1. Tell me about your education.
2. What did you study and why did you choose it?
3. What did you enjoy most during your studies?
4. What challenges did you face in school, and how did you overcome them?
5. How has your education prepared you for this job?
Let’s Talk – Education Discussion
Discuss these questions with your tutor:
1. What did you study, and what did you enjoy most about it?
2. What was your biggest academic challenge?
3. How has your education helped you in your career or life?
4. If you could study something else now, what would it be?
5. Do you think formal education is still important in today’s world? Why or why not?
