College - translation, pronunciation and examples
college
higher education institution
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When to use college
поступить в колледж
кампус колледжа
студент колледжа
диплом колледжа
жизнь в колледже
college usage examples
Она подала документы в местный колледж на направление графического дизайна.
She applied to a local college to study graphic design.
После школы он планирует год поработать перед поступлением в колледж.
After high school he plans to work for a year before starting college.
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General term for a post-secondary institution; in US often an undergraduate institution, in other contexts a further-education or vocational institution.
An institution focused on practical, job-related training and skills rather than academic degrees.
Focuses on hands-on training for specific trades (plumbing, electrician, welding); usually non-degree vocational training.
Usually a specialized educational or research organization focused on a particular field (e.g., technical, art, research institute).
Often a specialized or formal institution (arts, military, sciences) and sometimes a body for advanced study or recognition.
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General term for a post-secondary institution; in US often an undergraduate institution, in other contexts a further-education or vocational institution.
She went to college to study biology.
Она пошла в колледж изучать биологию.
An institution focused on practical, job-related training and skills rather than academic degrees.
She attended a vocational school to train as a dental assistant.
Она училась в профессиональной школе, чтобы стать ассистентом стоматолога.
Focuses on hands-on training for specific trades (plumbing, electrician, welding); usually non-degree vocational training.
He attended a trade school to become an auto mechanic.
Он учился в профтехучилище, чтобы стать автомехаником.
Usually a specialized educational or research organization focused on a particular field (e.g., technical, art, research institute).
She studies at the Institute of Environmental Science.
Она учится в Институте экологических наук.
Often a specialized or formal institution (arts, military, sciences) and sometimes a body for advanced study or recognition.
He trained at the national music academy.
Он проходил обучение в государственной музыкальной академии.
An institution focused on technical and applied sciences; historically in the UK polytechnics were technical higher-education institutions.
The polytechnic offers engineering and design courses.
Политехникум предлагает курсы по инженерии и дизайну.
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How to pronounce college and what this word means
college translation: колледж. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce college
/ˈkɒlɪdʒ/
college translation
колледж
college examples
She applied to a local college to study graphic design.
college transcription
/ˈkɒlɪdʒ/, /ə ˈkɑlɪdʒ/
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college meaning: what does it mean?
higher education institution
college pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
college is pronounced as /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
college definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She applied to a local college to study graphic design. Translation: Она подала документы в местный колледж на направление графического дизайна.
Is college part of School and University vocabulary?
Yes, college (колледж) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is college part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, college (колледж) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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