Vocabulary:
- academic /ak-uh-DEM-ik/
- necessity/ /nuh-SES-i-tee/
- instructional /in-STRUHK-shuhnal/
- consistently /kuhn-SIS-tuhntli/
- expectancy /ik-SPEK-tuhn-see/
[adjective] relating to schools or connected with studying and thinking
She received awards for her academic accomplishments.
[noun] something that is needed
She didn’t know that clothes are one of the basic necessities in order to live.
[adjective] designed to teach someone how to do something
She learned how to cook by watching instructional videos.
[adverb] in a way that does not change
Maria is consistently part of the top students in her school that’s why her parents are very proud.
[noun] the expected amount (as of the number of years of life) based on statistical probability
The life expectancy of people who eat fruits and vegetables is longer than those who don’t.
Parents in the United States spend a lot on school supplies
Average American parents spend about 685 dollars on school supplies per child from kindergarten to high school. The cost of back-to-school necessities is even expected to increase through the next years.
Students in Denmark study for 1000 hours per year
For some developed countries, the required instructional hours is only about 800 hours per year. This is 200 hours different from the Danes. Students in Denmark spend about 1000 hours in school. No wonder this country is consistently one of the top five countries that offer the best education system.
Hong Kong spends $131, 161 per year on Education
If you plan to study abroad, take Hong Kong out of your list. A family in Hong Kong spends around $131,161 per year on their child’s education. This number is quite far from the French school fee. An average parent in France invests around $16,000 on their child’s education.
Australian Students spend almost a quarter of their life in school
School Life Expectancy (SLE) is the total number of years of schooling (from primary to tertiary). As of recently, Australia holds the longest school life expectancy in the world where students study for 22 years from primary to secondary.
True or False:
- How much is the average cost of school supplies in the US?
- Which country has the longest school hours per year?
- According to the article, how much does an average parent in France invest in their child’s education?
- How much does education cost in Hong Kong?
- According to the article, aside from learning what else can you gain from studying in another country?
Discussion Questions:
- In your opinion, is studying in another country helpful? Explain your answer.
- Do you think a family should invest in the education of their children?
- Do you think that a student should consider the cost of studying abroad?
- In your opinion, is studying abroad one of the best ways to learn a new language? Please explain your answer.
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad? Please explain your answer.