This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Education & accommodation.
abroad
adverb
In or to a foreign country or countries.
Example: It is expected I will pass an English Proficiency Test as a result, and be transferred abroad.
accommodation
noun
A convenient arrangement; a settlement or compromise.
Example: Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider.
conducive
adjective
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
Example: I wonder if I may be moved to a hostel which is more conducive to serious study.
course provider
noun phrase
Course provider means a person or entity that provides educational courses related to professional appraisal practice.
Example: Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider.
environment
noun
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Example: Therefore, it is rather important to me that I am able to study in the best environment.
extremely
adverb
To a very great degree; very.
Example: While my room is pleasant and the facilities are very good, the hostel is extremely noisy.
extremely
adverb
To a very great degree; very.
Example: We are now extremely unhappy about this solution.
intensive
adjective
Concentrated on a single subject or into a short time; very thorough or vigorous.
Example: I am taking an eight-week intensive English course at Oxford House College.
noisy
adjective
Making or given to making a lot of noise.
Example: While my room is pleasant and the facilities are very good, the hostel is extremely noisy.
proficiency test
noun phrase
Proficiency testing determines the performance of individual laboratories for specific tests or measurements and is used to monitor laboratories' continuing performance.
Example: It is expected I will pass an English Proficiency Test as a result, and be transferred abroad.
serious study
noun phrase
Take study with lot of concentration or with much thought.
Example: I wonder if I may be moved to a hostel which is more conducive to serious study.
unfortunately
adverb
It is unfortunate that.
Example: Unfortunately, he said he could not fix the problem because the boiler was too old!