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Education - Online Degrees

Vocabulary | Practice | Follow-Up

I. Introduction:
There are many options for getting an education, including taking online courses and pursuing an online degree. Yet, it probably isn't for everyone, especially if you enjoy face-to-face interaction with fellow students and teachers. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find sample sentences and related information.

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  1. apply
  2. attend
  3. audit a class
  4. bachelors degree
  5. cram for a test
  6. credits
  7. distance education
  8. drop a class
  9. enroll (in)
  10. freshman/ sophomore / junior / senior
  11. flunk out of school
  12. graduate (from)
  13. major (in)
  14. masters degree
  15. midterm exam
  16. online course
  17. register for
  18. skip class
  19. transcript
  20. transfer (to)
II. Practice: Top
Now, complete the sentences below with the best answer:
1. Because she had an interest in languages and culture, she decided to ________ Spanish.

A. attend B. major in C. transfer

2. My brother decided to _______ a distance learning program because there were no local schools in his area that offered a program in his field of study.

A. enroll in B. skip classC. go

3. After I get my undergraduate degree, I'm thinking about going on and getting a _______________.

A. masters degree B. bachelors degree C. major

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III. Follow-Up: Top
What are the advantages and disadvantages of attending a traditional college verses enrolling in a distance education program where you can also receive a degree online? Search the Internet and see if you can find an institution that offers an online course or degree in your major. How much is the course and how long will it take to complete to class or degree?

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