English Conversation Group-
Education and Student Life

Today's topic: Education and Student Life

Vocabulary:

professional student high school dropout student discount vocational/technical school alternative school co-ed

middle school/junior high junior/community college Ivy League correspondence/distance learning prep school night school

extra-curricular activities Catholic school teacher’s pet

Questions for discussion:

At what age do children begin school in your country? At what age do they finish? Are they allowed to drop out earlier?

Is education viewed as important or not in your country? How are teachers viewed?

What are the differences between the public and private schools in your country? (in curriculum? in extra-curricular programs?)

Are there alternative schools in your country? Who attends alternative schools?

Describe one of your favorite teachers. What did/do you like most about this teacher?

How does college life in your country differ from college life in the US?