Lesson No 43A-Vocabulary For Education And Career-Related Topics
Vocabulary for Education and Career-Related Topics
Understanding and using the right vocabulary is essential when discussing education and career-related topics. Below are important vocabulary words along with their pronunciations in Devanagari script and meanings.
Education-Related Vocabulary
- College
- Pronunciation: कॉलेज
- Meaning: An educational institution or establishment, particularly one offering higher education.
- University
- Pronunciation: यूनिवर्सिटी
- Meaning: An institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in various subjects.
- Degree
- Pronunciation: डिग्री
- Meaning: A qualification awarded by a college or university to a student who has completed a prescribed course of study.
- Major
- Pronunciation: मेजर
- Meaning: The primary subject or field of study chosen by a college or university student.
- Minor
- Pronunciation: माइनर
- Meaning: A secondary field of academic study.
- Scholarship
- Pronunciation: स्कॉलरशिप
- Meaning: A grant or payment made to support a student’s education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.
- Internship
- Pronunciation: इंटर्नशिप
- Meaning: A temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training rather than merely employment, often taken by students.
- Course
- Pronunciation: कोर्स
- Meaning: A series of lectures or lessons in a particular subject, typically leading to a qualification.
- Curriculum
- Pronunciation: करिकुलम
- Meaning: The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
- Syllabus
- Pronunciation: सिलेबस
- Meaning: An outline of the subjects in a course of study or teaching.
- Lecturer
- Pronunciation: लेक्चरर
- Meaning: A person who gives lectures, especially as an occupation at a university or college of higher education.
- Professor
- Pronunciation: प्रोफेसर
- Meaning: A teacher of the highest rank in a college or university.
- Thesis
- Pronunciation: थीसिस
- Meaning: A long essay or dissertation involving personal research, written by a candidate for a college degree.
- Dissertation
- Pronunciation: डीसर्टेशन
- Meaning: A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university degree.
- Credit
- Pronunciation: क्रेडिट
- Meaning: A unit that gives weight to the value, level or time requirements of an academic course.
- Tuition
- Pronunciation: ट्यूशन
- Meaning: The fee associated with taking a course at a college or university.
- Graduation
- Pronunciation: ग्रेजुएशन
- Meaning: The ceremony of conferring degrees or diplomas, at the end of an academic year.
Career-Related Vocabulary
- Career
- Pronunciation: करियर
- Meaning: An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life, with opportunities for progress.
- Job
- Pronunciation: जॉब
- Meaning: A paid position of regular employment.
- Promotion
- Pronunciation: प्रमोशन
- Meaning: The advancement of an employee’s rank or position in an organizational hierarchy system.
- Resume
- Pronunciation: रिज़्यूमे
- Meaning: A written compilation of a candidate’s education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments.
- Interview
- Pronunciation: इंटरव्यू
- Meaning: A conversation between a job applicant and a representative of an employer which is conducted to assess whether the applicant should be hired.
- Salary
- Pronunciation: सैलरी
- Meaning: The regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee.
- Experience
- Pronunciation: एक्सपीरियंस
- Meaning: Knowledge or skill acquired over time, especially that gained in a particular profession by doing work related to that profession.
- Skills
- Pronunciation: स्किल्स
- Meaning: The ability to do something well; expertise, often acquired through training or experience.
- Training
- Pronunciation: ट्रेनिंग
- Meaning: The action of teaching a person a particular skill or type of behavior.
- Objective
- Pronunciation: ऑब्जेक्टिव
- Meaning: A goal or aim that a person tries to achieve.
- Plan
- Pronunciation: प्लान
- Meaning: A detailed proposal for achieving something or a step-by-step method to accomplish a goal.
- Network
- Pronunciation: नेटवर्क
- Meaning: Interact with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
- Entrepreneur
- Pronunciation: आंत्रप्रेन्योर
- Meaning: A person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
- Mentor
- Pronunciation: मेंटर
- Meaning: An experienced and trusted advisor who guides and advises someone less experienced.
- Office
- Pronunciation: ऑफिस
- Meaning: A room or set of rooms where the employees of a company or organization work.
Example Dialogues
Dialogue 1: Discussing College Plans
Person A: What are your plans after high school?
- Pronunciation: व्हाट आर योर प्लान्स आफ्टर हाई स्कूल?
- Meaning: What are your plans after high school?
Person B: I’m planning to study computer science at college.
- Pronunciation: आय’म प्लानिंग टू स्टडी कम्प्यूटर साइंस ऐट कॉलेज।
- Meaning: I’m planning to study computer science at college.
Person A: That sounds exciting! Are you applying for a scholarship?
- Pronunciation: दैट साउंड्स एक्साइटिंग! आर यू अप्लाइंग फॉर अ स्कॉलरशिप?
- Meaning: That sounds exciting! Are you applying for a scholarship?
Person B: Yes, I’ve applied for a merit-based scholarship.
- Pronunciation: यस, आय’व अप्लाइड फॉर अ मेरिट-बेस्ड स्कॉलरशिप।
- Meaning: Yes, I’ve applied for a merit-based scholarship.
Person A: Best of luck with your application!
- Pronunciation: बेस्ट ऑफ लक विथ योर अप्लिकेशन!
- Meaning: Best of luck with your application!
Person B: Thank you so much!
- Pronunciation: थैंक यू सो मच!
- Meaning: Thank you so much!
Dialogue 2: Discussing Career Goals
Person A: What career are you planning to pursue after graduation?
- Pronunciation: व्हाट करियर आर यू प्लानिंग टू पर्स्यू आफ्टर ग्रेजुएशन?
- Meaning: What career are you planning to pursue after graduation?
Person B: I want to become a data scientist.
- Pronunciation: आय वांट टू बिकम अ डेटा साइंटिस्ट।
- Meaning: I want to become a data scientist.
Person A: Do you have any plans for further training?
- Pronunciation: डू यू हैव एनी प्लान्स फॉर फर्दर ट्रेनिंग?
- Meaning: Do you have any plans for further training?
Person B: Yes, I plan to take some advanced data analytics courses online.
- Pronunciation: यस, आय प्लान टू टेक सम अडवांस्ड डेटा एनालिटिक्स कोर्सेस ऑनलाइन।
- Meaning: Yes, I plan to take some advanced data analytics courses online.
Person A: That sounds like a great idea. Good luck!
- Pronunciation: दैट साउंड्स लाइक अ ग्रेट आइडिया। गुड लक!
- Meaning: That sounds like a great idea. Good luck!
Person B: Thank you, I appreciate that!
- Pronunciation: थैंक यू, आय अपरिशिएट दैट!
- Meaning: Thank you, I appreciate that!
Dialogue 3: Discussing Internship Opportunities
Person A: Are you looking for an internship this summer?
- Pronunciation: आर यू लुकिंग फॉर एन इंटर्नशिप दिस समर?
- Meaning: Are you looking for an internship this summer?
Person B: Yes, I am. I want to gain some practical experience in finance.
- Pronunciation: यस, आय एम। आय वांट टू गेन सम प्रैक्टिकल एक्सपीरियंस इन फाइनेंस।
- Meaning: Yes, I am. I want to gain some practical experience in finance.
Person A: Do you have any companies in mind?
- Pronunciation: डू यू हैव एनी कंपनीज़ इन माइंड?
- Meaning: Do you have any companies in mind?
Person B: I’m applying to internships at several financial firms, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan.
- Pronunciation: आय’म अप्लाइंग टू इंटर्नशिप्स ऐट सेवरल फाइनेंशियल फर्म्स, इंक्लूडिंग गोल्डमैन सैक्स एंड जेपीमॉर्गन।
- Meaning: I’m applying to internships at several financial firms, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan.
Person A: Those are excellent choices. I hope you get in!
- Pronunciation: दोज़ आर एक्सिलेंट चॉइसेस। आय होप यू गेट इन!
- Meaning: Those are excellent choices. I hope you get in!
Person B: Thank you! Fingers crossed.
- Pronunciation: थैंक यू! फिंगर्स क्रॉस्ड।
- Meaning: Thank you! Fingers crossed.
Tips for Discussing Education and Career-Related Topics
- Be Specific: Use specific terms related to your educational and career goals.
- Share Details: Mention specific institutions, companies, or programs you are interested in.
- Ask Questions: Engage the other person by asking about their plans and experiences.
- Express Enthusiasm: Show excitement and optimism about your future plans.
- Be Prepared: Have a clear idea of your goals and be ready to discuss the steps you are taking to achieve them.
By understanding and using these vocabulary words, you will be better prepared to discuss education and career-related topics confidently. Happy discussing!
