Education

1. Formal education happens in structured institutions like schools and universities with a set curriculum.
2. Informal education is the learning that happens outside of schools, through daily experiences, family, or self-study.

💡 À retenir : Formal = School/Degree ; Informal = Life experience.

1. Vocational training (l-takwin l-mihani) is a type of education that focuses on practical skills for a specific job.
2. It prepares students for manual or technical trades like electricity, mechanics, or cooking instead of academic degrees.

💡 À retenir : Vocational training = Practical job skills.

1. Start with a clear topic sentence (e.g., "School dropout is a serious problem with many causes").
2. Give 2-3 reasons (e.g., poverty, lack of interest, family problems).
3. Suggest a solution (e.g., "The government should provide more scholarships").

💡 À retenir : Structure = Topic sentence + Reasons + Solution.

1. You don't need to calculate it mathematically in the English exam.
2. You just need to understand the term: it refers to the percentage of people who can read and write in a country.

💡 À retenir : Literacy rate = % of people who can read and write.

1. It refers to the period of education that is required by law for all children.
2. In Morocco, it is generally mandatory until the age of 15 or 16.

💡 À retenir : Compulsory = Mandatory/Required by law.

1. No, "school" is the place where you study.
2. "Scholarship" (min7a) is financial aid given to a student to help them pay for their studies.

💡 À retenir : Scholarship = Financial aid for students.

1. It is the set of courses, lessons, and academic content taught in a school or program.
2. It defines what students are expected to learn during the year.

💡 À retenir : Curriculum = The program of study.

1. No. "Illiteracy" means not being able to read or write.
2. "Dropout" means leaving school before finishing the required level of education.

💡 À retenir : Illiteracy = Lack of basic skills; Dropout = Leaving school early.

1. It is a method of study where teachers and students do not meet in a classroom.
2. They use the internet, videos, and digital platforms to communicate and learn.

💡 À retenir : Distance learning = Online/Remote education.

1. You graduate from an institution (e.g., "He graduated from high school").
2. You can also say "He is a university graduate."

💡 À retenir : Always use "from" after graduate.

1. These are the physical resources provided by the school.
2. Examples include: libraries, laboratories, sports fields, and computer rooms.

💡 À retenir : Facilities = Resources/Buildings/Equipment.

1. "Study" is the act of reading/practicing to gain knowledge (the process).
2. "Learn" is the result of gaining new knowledge or skills (the outcome).

💡 À retenir : Study = Process; Learn = Result.