How to say it

In this section, you’ll find a collection of the phrases and expressions used in the extracts on the previous pages (pp. 6–11). The numbers (1–14) after each of the phrases refer to the extract it was taken from.

I studied it at university. [1]

The university tuition fees are high in the UK. [5]

You can get a student loan. [5]

You can apply for university grants and bursaries. [5]

She graduated from… [6]

I graduated with… [7]

I studied abroad… [7]

I got top marks. [7]

The modules helped me develop strong communication skills. [7] I conducted in-depth research on… [8]

It was the topic of my doctoral thesis. [8]

I received an award for my thesis. [8]

How do you keep your skills up to date? [11]

Are there any conferences that you attend regularly? [11]

How do you like to learn? [12]

I taught myself to programme in my spare time. [9]

I developed my programming skills by… [9]

I continue to seek educational opportunities wherever I can. [9] I attend conferences, events,… [11] I read trade journals. [11]

How exactly does work shadowing work? [10]

What does it entail? [10]

How flexible are you? [13]

How many people would have to enrol on a course for it to take place? [14]

What would a customized programme cost? [14]

I want you to work alongside… [10] I suggest you keep a journal for... [10] Continuous professional development is important in our field. [11] We offer a unique selection of executive training programmes. [13] We customize individual roadmaps for professional development. [13] Our solutions include face-to-face and online sessions. [13]