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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Educación

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre educación, como "academic", "boarding school", "discipline", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
academic
academic
[Adjetivo]

related to education, particularly higher education

académico

académico

Ex: His academic credentials include a PhD from a top institution. 

Las instituciones académicas ofrecen una variedad de cursos y programas diseñados para proporcionar a los estudiantes una educación integral.

institution
institution
[Sustantivo]

a large organization that serves a religious, educational, social, or similar function

institución

institución

Ex: The church is considered an important institution in the community. 

La iglesia es considerada una institución importante en la comunidad.

applicant
applicant
[Sustantivo]

someone who formally applies for something, especially a job, position, or opportunity

solicitante

solicitante

Ex: The scholarship committee reviewed hundreds of applicants from across the country. 

El comité de becas revisó cientos de solicitantes de todo el país.

enrollment
enrollment
[Sustantivo]

the process or action of joining a school, course, etc.

inscripción

inscripción

admission
admission
[Sustantivo]

the permission given to someone to become a student of a school, enter an organization, etc.

admisión

admisión

Ex: He was thrilled to receive admission to his top-choice graduate school after months of hard work on his application. 

Estaba emocionado de recibir la admisión en su escuela de posgrado favorita después de meses de arduo trabajo en su solicitud.

distance education
distance education
[Sustantivo]

a learning system in which students and teachers do not attend classes instead use online or broadcast resources

aprendizaje a distancia

aprendizaje a distancia

Ex: She completed her degree through distance education, attending virtual classes and working at her own pace. 

Ella completó su título a través de la educación a distancia, asistiendo a clases virtuales y trabajando a su propio ritmo.

boarding school
boarding school
[Sustantivo]

a school where students live and study during the school year

internado

internado

Ex: Boarding school can be a transformative experience for many students, providing them with opportunities for personal growth and independence away from home. 

El internado puede ser una experiencia transformadora para muchos estudiantes, brindándoles oportunidades de crecimiento personal e independencia lejos de casa.

attendance
attendance
[Sustantivo]

the state of being present at an event or a place

asistencia

asistencia

Ex: The theater was filled to capacity, with every seat occupied, indicating strong attendance for the performance. 

El teatro estaba lleno a capacidad, con cada asiento ocupado, lo que indica una fuerte asistencia para la actuación.

tuition
tuition
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that one pays to receive an education, particularly in a university or college

matrícula

matrícula

curriculum
curriculum
[Sustantivo]

the overall content, courses, and learning experiences designed by educational institutions to achieve specific educational goals and outcomes for students

plan de estudios

plan de estudios

Ex: The curriculum for early childhood education emphasizes social-emotional development and play-based learning. 

El currículo para la educación infantil enfatiza el desarrollo socioemocional y el aprendizaje basado en el juego.

scholarship
scholarship
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money given by an educational institution to someone with great ability in order to financially support their education

beca

beca

Ex: The scholarship helped her pay for tuition, books, and housing while she completed her degree. 

La beca la ayudó a pagar la matrícula, los libros y la vivienda mientras completaba su título.

grant
grant
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money given by the government or another organization for a specific purpose

beca

beca

Ex: The nonprofit organization was awarded a grant to expand its community outreach programs. 

La organización sin fines de lucro recibió una subvención para expandir sus programas de alcance comunitario.

to assess
to assess
[Verbo]

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

valorar

valorar

Ex: The therapist assesses the patient's mental health to determine the best treatment plan. 

El terapeuta evalúa la salud mental del paciente para determinar el mejor plan de tratamiento.

discipline
discipline
[Sustantivo]

the practice of using methods such as punishment, training, or guidance to enforce rules and improve behavior

disciplinar

disciplinar

Ex: A lack of discipline among team members can lead to inefficiency and missed deadlines in a workplace. 

La falta de disciplina entre los miembros del equipo puede conducir a ineficiencia y plazos incumplidos en un lugar de trabajo.

dissertation
dissertation
[Sustantivo]

a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree

tesis

tesis

Ex: Writing the dissertation was challenging but ultimately rewarding. 

Escribir la tesis fue un desafío pero finalmente gratificante.

thesis
thesis
[Sustantivo]

an original piece of writing on a particular subject that a candidate for a university degree presents based on their research

tesis

tesis

Ex: The doctoral candidate defended her thesis on quantum computing, presenting groundbreaking research that advances the field's understanding of quantum algorithms. 

La candidata al doctorado defendió su tesis sobre computación cuántica, presentando una investigación innovadora que avanza la comprensión de los algoritmos cuánticos en el campo.

dormitory
dormitory
[Sustantivo]

a room designed for multiple people to sleep in, typically found in schools, camps, or similar institutions

dormitorio

dormitorio

Ex: Each dormitory room in the hostel had enough space for four people. 

Cada dormitorio en el hostal tenía espacio suficiente para cuatro personas.

doctorate
doctorate
[Sustantivo]

the highest degree given by a university

doctorado

doctorado

Ex: The professor holds a doctorate in economics from Oxford University. 

El profesor tiene un doctorado en economía de la Universidad de Oxford.

to expel
to expel
[Verbo]

to force someone to leave a place, organization, etc.

expulsar

expulsar

Ex: The teacher has the authority to expel disruptive students from the classroom. 

El profesor tiene la autoridad para expulsar a los estudiantes disruptivos del aula.

suspension
suspension
[Sustantivo]

the action of officially not allowing someone to go to school, work, or participate in something for a specific length of time, particularly to punish them

suspensión

suspensión

extracurricular
extracurricular
[Adjetivo]

not included in the regular course of study at a college or school

extracurricular, extraescolar

extracurricular, extraescolar

Ex: The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs, such as music, drama, and sports. 

La escuela ofrece una variedad de programas extracurriculares, como música, teatro y deportes.

free period
free period
[Sustantivo]

a part of a school day in which there is no class

hora libre

hora libre

Ex: She spent her free period in the library, reading for her next class. 

Pasó su período libre en la biblioteca, leyendo para su próxima clase.

assembly
assembly
[Sustantivo]

the teacher student conventions that are held in the morning or afternoon in the school

reunión matinal

reunión matinal

seminar
seminar
[Sustantivo]

a class or course at a college or university in which a small group of students and a teacher discuss a specific subject

seminario

seminario

Ex: The students were required to present their research findings at the seminar. 

Se requirió que los estudiantes presentaran sus hallazgos de investigación en el seminario.

field trip
field trip
[Sustantivo]

a trip made by researchers or students to learn more about something by being close to it

excursión, salida de campo

excursión, salida de campo

Ex: The teacher organized a field trip to the zoo to study animal behavior and habitats. 

El profesor organizó una excursión al zoológico para estudiar el comportamiento y los hábitats de los animales.

fieldwork
fieldwork
[Sustantivo]

scientific study or research conducted in the real world and not in a laboratory or class

trabajo de campo

trabajo de campo

literacy
literacy
[Sustantivo]

the capability to read and write

alfabetismo

alfabetismo

Ex: The government has launched several initiatives to boost literacy nationwide. 

El gobierno ha lanzado varias iniciativas para impulsar la alfabetización en todo el país.

Doctor of Philosophy

a very high-level university degree given to a person who has conducted advanced research in a specific subject

doctorado

doctorado

Ex: A Doctor of Philosophy is often required for academic and research positions at universities. 
bachelor's degree
bachelor's degree
[Sustantivo]

the first degree given by a university or college to a student who has finished their studies

licenciatura

licenciatura

Ex: To get the job, you need at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science. 

Para conseguir el trabajo, necesitas al menos un título de licenciatura en informática.

postgraduate
postgraduate
[Sustantivo]

a graduate student who is studying at a university to get a more advanced degree

estudiante de posgrado, posgraduado

estudiante de posgrado, posgraduado

Ex: He spent several years as a postgraduate researching renewable energy solutions. 

Pasó varios años como posgraduado investigando soluciones de energía renovable.

undergraduate
undergraduate
[Sustantivo]

a student who is trying to complete their first degree in college or university

estudiante universitario

estudiante universitario

Ex: Many undergraduates take advantage of research opportunities to deepen their understanding of their field of study. 

Muchos estudiantes de pregrado aprovechan las oportunidades de investigación para profundizar en su comprensión de su campo de estudio.

senior
senior
[Adjetivo]

relating to students in the final year of high school or college

del último año

del último año

Ex: The senior prom is a major event for high school seniors. 

El baile de graduación es un evento importante para los estudiantes de último año de secundaria.

certificate
certificate
[Sustantivo]

an official document that states one has successfully passed an exam or completed a course of study

certificado

certificado

Ex: The certificate program is designed for working professionals looking to enhance their skills. 

El programa de certificado está diseñado para profesionales en activo que buscan mejorar sus habilidades.

tutor
tutor
[Sustantivo]

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

tutor, profesor particular

tutor, profesor particular

Ex: He works as a language tutor, teaching Spanish to beginners. 

Él trabaja como tutor de idiomas, enseñando español a principiantes.

workshop
workshop
[Sustantivo]

a meeting where people focus on a particular subject or project, share ideas, and practice skills together

taller

taller

Ex: The teachers organized a workshop about new methods. 

Los profesores organizaron un taller sobre los nuevos métodos.

gym
gym
[Sustantivo]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

gimnasio

gimnasio

Ex: She joined a new gym near her house. 

Ella se unió a un nuevo gimnasio cerca de su casa.

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