• Act. 1: : What is the name of each school?

Phuoc Tien Primary

Nha Trang
University

Khanh Hoa Medical

Nha Trang College of

People's Police
Academy

Chatting

Phuoc Tien Primary School
Nha Trang College of Technology
Nha Trang University
People's Police Academy

How many forms of education are there
3
in the examples?
school education, further education and higher education
Are higher education and further education same as or
different from each other?
Which topic do you think we are going to study today?

Unit 7: FURTHER EDUCATION

P62: Getting Started

Vocabulary:

1. academic (adj) /ˌækəˈdemɪk/ : liên quan đến giáo dục, mang tính học
thuật
2. vocational (adj) /vəʊˈkeɪʃənl/: liên quan đến học nghề, hướng nghiệp
3. critical thinking (n) /ˌkrɪtɪkl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/: tư duy phản biện
4. analytical (adj): /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkl/ phân tích
5. Undergraduate (n) /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/ SV đang học đại học/ cao đẳng
6. Postgraduate (n) /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/ SV khoa sau đại học
7. qualification (n) /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/: văn bằng, học vị, chứng chỉ
8. Bachelor's degree (n) /ˈbætʃələz dɪɡriː/ bằng cử nhân
9. Master's degree (n) /ˈmæstərz dɪɡriː/ bằng thạc sĩ
10. Doctoral degree (n) /ˈdɒktərəl dɪɡriː /bằng tiến sĩ
11. CV (= curriculum vitae): /kəˌrɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/ bản lí lịch

• 1.Listen and read

FURTHER EDUCATION
Phong: Hey, you've been in front of your computer for so long! What are you looking for? 
Kevin: Well, I've been searching for information about further education for several days
and I've learnt a lot about it from different websites.
Phong: What is further education?
Kevin: It's basically education below degree level for people above school age. It can be
academic or vocational.
Maria: Sounds interesting! How are they different?
Kevin: Academic courses help us develop analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge
for higher education at a university or college. 
Phong: Will that lead to a bachelor's degree?
Kevin: Exactly. That's the undergraduate level. At the postgraduate level, you get a master's
degree. or a doctoral degree. A doctoral degree, also called a doctorate or PhD, is the
highest university degree.
Maria: I see. What about vocational courses?
Kevin: They provide us with practical skills, training and qualifications to succeed in a
particular job.
Maria: OK. So, what are your plans for the future?
Kevin: I've been thinking about studying abroad lately. Besides improving my language
skills. I can learn more about other cultures. It can be exciting.
Phong: And more expensive...
Kevin: But we can apply for scholarships. 
Maria: Weil, I may need more time to decide on my major so I won't go straight to
university after school.
Kevin: Good ideal Many students prefer to take a gap year between secondary school and
college so they can do voluntary work or internships, and travel.
Maria: I couldn't agree more. I've travelled to quite a few countries since grade 9. Next year
I plan to go to Thailand to work as a volunteer at a children's home. I hope the practical

 Act.2: In pairs. Complete each sentence with no more
than TWO words.

academic or
1. Further education institutions offer _______ courses
vocational
to students.
2. Higher education can be divided into two levels:
undergraduate
and postgraduate
_______
 .
3. When finishing an undergraduate
a bachelor's
degree
successfully, students
can get
_______  .

course

4. Students who need practical skills and want to
prepare for a job or profession should take _______  .
vocational courses / a vocational course
5. Students who want to receive an amount of
applyeducation
for scholarships
money to help them pay for their
can .

 Act.2: In pairs. Complete each sentence with no more
than TWO words.
1. Further education institutions offer academic or
vocational courses to students.
2. Higher education can be divided into two levels:
undergraduate and postgraduate  .
3. When finishing an undergraduate course
successfully, students can get a bachelor's degree  .
4. Students who need practical skills and want to
prepare for a job or profession should take

vocational courses / a vocational course  .

5. Students who want to receive an amount of
money to help them pay for their education can
apply for scholarships  .

academic or
vocational
undergraduate and postgraduate
a bachelor's degree
vocational courses / a vocational course
apply for scholarships  .

 Act.2: In pairs. Complete each sentence with no more
than TWO words.
1……………. courses should teach practical skills in addition
to critical thinking.
2. When a student enters a college or university, he/she
has to choose a main subject of study, which is
called ……….
3. When finishing an undergraduate course successfully,
students can get a………………………...
4. Specialised ……………….. courses such as design and
cooking are very popular.
5. How long is your medical ……………… in this hospital? 
6. Higher education students need to have …………. skills so
that they can analyse a problem scientifically.

 Act.2: In pairs. Complete each sentence with no more
than TWO words.
1. Academic courses should teach practical skills in
addition to critical thinking.
2. When a student enters a college or university, he/she
has to choose a main subject of study, which is
called major.
3. When finishing an undergraduate course successfully,
students can get a bachelor's degree.
4. Specialised vocational courses such as design and
cooking are very popular.
5. How long is your medical internship in this hospital? 
6. Higher education students need to have analytical skills
so that they can analyse a problem scientifically.

 Act.3: choose the best answer to the question.

1.What is the conversation about?
A

The Vietnamese schooling system

B

Further Education vs. Higher Education

C

Further Education and some students'
plans after school

 Act.3: choose the best answer to the question.

What is the conversation about?
A

The Vietnamese schooling system

B

Further Education vs. Higher Education

C

Further Education and some students'
plans after school

C

•

FURTHER EDUCATION

ong: Hey, you've been in front of your computer for so long! What are you looking for? 
vin: Well, I've been searching for information about further education for several days and I've learnt a lot
out it from different websites.
ong: What is further education?
vin: It's basically education below degree level for people above school age. It can be academic or vocational.
aria: Sounds interesting! How are they different?
vin: Academic courses help us develop analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge for higher education
a university or college. 
ong: Will that lead to a bachelor's degree?
vin: Exactly. That's the undergraduate level. At the postgraduate level, you get a master's degree. or a
ctoral degree. A doctoral degree, also called a doctorate or PhD, is the highest university degree.
aria: I see. What about vocational courses?
vin: They provide us with practical skills, training and qualifications to succeed in a particular job.
aria: OK. So, what are your plans for the future?
vin: I've been thinking about studying abroad lately. Besides improving my language skills. I can learn more
out other cultures. It can be exciting.

2.Students can …… instead of going straight to university
after school.

A

pursue further education

B

take a gap year

C

Either A or B is correct.

2.Students can …… instead of going straight to university
after school.

A

pursue further education

B

take a gap year

CC

Either A or B is correct.

FURTHER EDUCATION
Phong: Hey, you've been in front of your computer for so long! What are you looking for? 
Kevin: Well, I've been searching for information about further education for several days
and I've learnt a lot about it from different websites.
Phong: What is further education?
Kevin: It's basically education below degree level for people above school age. It can be
academic or vocational.
Maria: Sounds interesting! How are they different?
Kevin: Academic courses help us develop analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge
for higher education at a university or college. 
Phong: Will that lead to a bachelor's degree?
Kevin: Exactly. That's the undergraduate level. At the postgraduate level, you get a master's
degree. or a doctoral degree. A doctoral degree, also called a doctorate or PhD, is the
highest university degree.
Maria: I see. What about vocational courses?
Kevin: They provide us with practical skills, training and qualifications to succeed in a
particular job.
Maria: OK. So, what are your plans for the future?
Kevin: I've been thinking about studying abroad lately. Besides improving my language
skills. I can learn more about other cultures. It can be exciting.
Phong: And more expensive...
Kevin: But we can apply for scholarships. 
Maria: Weil, I may need more time to decide on my major so I won't go straight to
university after school.
Kevin: Good ideal Many students prefer to take a gap year between secondary school and
college so they can do voluntary work or internships, and travel.
Maria: I couldn't agree more. I've travelled to quite a few countries since grade 9. Next year
I plan to go to Thailand to work as a volunteer at a children's home. I hope the practical

3. Academic courses help students to develop ……

A
B
C

analytical skills

higher education at a university or
college
critical thinking and knowledge

3. Academic courses help students to develop ……

A

analytical skills

BB

higher education at a university or
college

C

critical thinking and knowledge

FURTHER EDUCATION
Phong: Hey, you've been in front of your computer
for so long! What are you looking for? 
Kevin: Well, I've been searching for information
about further education for several days and I've
learnt a lot about it from different websites.
Phong: What is further education?
Kevin: It's basically education below degree level for
people above school age. It can be academic or
vocational.
Maria: Sounds interesting! How are they different?
Kevin: Academic courses help us develop analytical
skills, critical thinking and knowledge for higher
education at a university or college. 
Phong: Will that lead to a bachelor's degree?
Kevin: Exactly. That's the undergraduate level. At

4. Maria won't go straight to university after school
because she wants to …….

A

have more time to decide her major

B

do voluntary work and internships

C

do internships or travel

4. According to Maria, practical experiences
will help students ……

A

apply for scholarships

B

study abroad

C

have their CVs look good

FURTHER EDUCATION

Kevin: Good ideal Many students prefer to
take a gap year between secondary school
and college so they can do voluntary work or
internships, and travel.
Maria: I couldn't agree more. I've travelled to
quite a few countries since grade 9. Next year
I plan to go to Thailand to work as a
volunteer at a children's home. I hope the
practical experience will make my CV look
good.
Phong: Sounds great! I'd like to join you if I
can. we have never been to Thailand before. 

5.The highest university degree is ……

A

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

B

Master's degree

C

Bachelor's degree

5.The highest university degree is ……

AA

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

B

Master's degree

C

Bachelor's degree

FURTHER EDUCATION

Phong: Hey, you've been in front of your computer for so
long! What are you looking for? 
Kevin: Well, I've been searching for information about
further education for several days and I've learnt a lot about
it from different websites.
Phong: What is further education?
Kevin: It's basically education below degree level for people
above school age. It can be academic or vocational.
Maria: Sounds interesting! How are they different?
Kevin: Academic courses help us develop analytical skills,
critical thinking and knowledge for higher education at a
university or college. 
Phong: Will that lead to a bachelor's degree?
Kevin: Exactly. That's the undergraduate level. At the
postgraduate level, you get a master's degree. or a doctoral
degree. A doctoral degree, also called a doctorate or PhD, is
the highest university degree.
Maria: I see. What about vocational courses?

 6.A person will get a master's degree when
he completes ……

A

further education

B

the postgraduate level

C

the undergraduate level

 6.A person will get a master's degree when
he completes ……

A

further education

BB

the postgraduate level

C

the undergraduate level

FURTHER EDUCATION
Phong: Hey, you've been in front of your computer for so
long! What are you looking for? 
Kevin: Well, I've been searching for information about
further education for several days and I've learnt a lot about
it from different websites.
Phong: What is further education?
Kevin: It's basically education below degree level for people
above school age. It can be academic or vocational.
Maria: Sounds interesting! How are they different?
Kevin: Academic courses help us develop analytical skills,
critical thinking and knowledge for higher education at a
university or college. 
Phong: Will that lead to a bachelor's degree?
Kevin: Exactly. That's the undergraduate level. At the
postgraduate level, you get a master's degree. or a doctoral
degree. A doctoral degree, also called a doctorate or PhD, is
the highest university degree.

7. Students who want to receive an amount of money
to help them pay for their education can ……

A

do internships

B

apply for scholarships

C

work as a volunteer

7. Students who want to receive an amount of money
to help them pay for their education can ……

A

do internships

BB

apply for scholarships

C

work as a volunteer

Phong: Hey, you've been in front of your computer for so long! What are
you looking for? 
Kevin: Well, I've been searching for information about further education
for several days and I've learnt a lot about it from different websites.
Phong: What is further education?
Kevin: It's basically education below degree level for people above
school age. It can be academic or vocational.
Maria: Sounds interesting! How are they different?
Kevin: Academic courses help us develop analytical skills, critical thinking
and knowledge for higher education at a university or college. 
Phong: Will that lead to a bachelor's degree?
Kevin: Exactly. That's the undergraduate level. At the postgraduate level,
you get a master's degree. or a doctoral degree. A doctoral degree, also
called a doctorate or PhD, is the highest university degree.
Maria: I see. What about vocational courses?
Kevin: They provide us with practical skills, training and qualifications to
succeed in a particular job.
Maria: OK. So, what are your plans for the future?
Kevin: I've been thinking about studying abroad lately. Besides
improving my language skills. I can learn more about other cultures. It
can be exciting.
Phong: And more expensive...

ACT 4. Read the conversation and answer the
questions

1. What can students do after leaving secondary school?
→_____________________________________________
2. In what way do academic courses help students?
→_____________________________________________
3. Why do some students prefer not to go to university
immediately after leaving secondary school?
→_____________________________________________
4.What are some advantages of taking a gap year?
→______________________________________________

-

Read the conversation and answer the questions
1.What can students do after leaving secondary school?
They can pursue further education.
2.In what way do academic courses help students?
They can help students to develop analytical skills, critical thinking and
knowledge for higher education at a university or college.
3.Why do some students prefer not to go to university immediately after
leaving secondary school?
Because they want to take some time before deciding on their career and
major.
4.What are some advantages of taking a gap year?
Taking a gap year can allow students to do voluntary work or
internships, and travel. This practical experience will make their CVs
look good.

 Act.4: Fill in the chart below about forms of
education, using information in the text.
Forpeople
…… above school age

university
Trained aat
…… or college

HIGHER
EDUCATION

FURTHER
EDUCATION

___ Levels:
___ Courses:
Undergraduate
Academic or Vocational
and
provide ___
Postgraduate
develop ___

practical skills,
analytical skills, training
and
critical thinking qualifications
and knowledge in a job

……

……

bachelor's
___
degree

master's
___ degree
or doctoral
___ degree

 Act.5: In pairs. Discuss your plans after leaving secondary
school and report to the whole class.
Example:
my CV look
good
try to
I'd like to workmake
in a business
environment,
so I will choose
business
administration
as my major.
get as much
practical experience
as possible.
After graduating from secondary school, I will take asome
gap
Business English courses and I will also work on my
year to do voluntary work and travel.
presentation skills.
I'd like to ……, so I will ……
After graduating from secondary school, I will ……

Example 1:
I'd like to work in a business environment, so I will choose
business administration as my major. After graduating from
secondary school, I will take some Business English courses and I
will also work on my presentation skills.
Example 2:
My dad is a doctor and his love for his chosen career has inspired me to
follow in his I footsteps. I have decided to go to a medical school after
graduation where I can learn. about different diseases. I would like to be a
surgeon, but first of all, I will need to become a medical doctor because I
will have to gain practical experience for at least a number of years.
Well, taking a year off after graduating from high school is a great idea for
me. During this time I can do something useful that I may not have an
opportunity to do again. I love doing voluntary jobs because it will provide
me with some great life skills like learning to take care of myself and living
on a tight budget! I plan to work at a homeless shelter this summer, right
after graduation. I will serve food and help clean up for homeless people.
Helping others makes me feel good, and I think I will gain so much from
doing this job.

HOMEWORK
Practise Act. 5 individually.