# Ways of Learning Expert

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- CEFR: C2 (Proficient)
- Theme: Society & Culture
- Words: 22
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Ways of Learning vocabulary for language study at scale, including etymology, phonology and neologism, plus learning analytics and credentialing.

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## Word list

* **colloquial** /kəˈloʊkwiəl/: Used in relaxed everyday speech rather than in careful formal writing. — “His writing is too **colloquial** for a formal report.”
* **etymology** /ˌɛtəˈmɑlədʒi/: The origin of a particular word and the way its form and meaning have changed over time. — “The **etymology** of "salary" goes back to Roman payments in salt.”
* **lingua franca**: A language used for communication between people who do not share a first language. — “English is often used as a **lingua franca** at international conferences.”
* **semantics** /sɪˈmæntɪks/: The study of meaning in language, including how words and sentences convey meaning. — “The debate was really about **semantics**, not the actual facts.”
* **morphology** /mɔrˈfɑlədʒi/: The study of how words are formed from smaller parts, such as prefixes and suffixes. — “Understanding **morphology** helps you guess what an unfamiliar word means.”
* **phonology** /fəˈnɑləˌdʒi/: The study of the sound patterns and systems used in a particular language. — “English **phonology** includes sounds that don't exist in her first language.”
* **vernacular** /vərˈnækjələr/: The everyday language spoken by ordinary people in a particular place, rather than a formal or official one. — “The poem was written in the local **vernacular** rather than formal English.”
* **lexicon** /ˈlɛksɪˌkɑn/: The complete set of words known and used by a person or found in a particular language or subject. — “Medicine has its own specialised **lexicon**.”
* **neologism**: A newly invented word or expression that has recently come into use. — “'Selfie' was once a **neologism** before it entered every dictionary.”
* **onomatopoeia**: The use of words that sound like the noise they describe, such as 'buzz' or 'bang'. — “'Sizzle' is a classic example of **onomatopoeia**.”
* **polyglot** /ˌpɑˌliɡlɑt/: Someone who speaks several languages well. — “A **polyglot** receptionist handled four nationalities before nine o'clock.”
* **asynchronous** /ˈeɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/: Describing lessons you complete whenever you like rather than at one fixed live time. — “The course is **asynchronous**, so watch the videos anytime.”
* **andragogy**: The theory and practice of teaching adult learners, as distinct from teaching children. — “The course design was based on principles of **andragogy**.”
* **MOOC**: A free online course, open to a huge number of learners at once, usually run by a university. — “Millions of people have taken a **MOOC** on introductory programming.”
* **learning analytics**: The collection and study of data about learners in order to understand and improve how they learn. — “**Learning analytics** showed that most students dropped off after week three.”
* **digital literacy**: The skills needed to find, use and evaluate information using computers and the internet effectively. — “The programme aims to improve **digital literacy** among older adults.”
* **credentialing**: The official process of confirming that someone has completed a course and awarding proof of it. — “The platform added **credentialing** so learners could show employers their certificates.”
* **personalisation**: Adjusting the content or pace of a course to fit each individual learner's needs. — “The software uses **personalisation** to suggest exercises based on your weak areas.”
* **scalability** /ˈskeɪləˈbɪlɪti/: The ability of a course or system to serve far more learners without a large increase in cost or effort. — “One advantage of a MOOC is its **scalability** to millions of learners.”
* **competency-based**: Describes a course where learners move forward once they prove they can do a skill, rather than after a fixed amount of time. — “The programme uses a **competency-based** model, so students progress at different speeds.”
* **massification**: The process by which education becomes available to very large numbers of people rather than a small group. — “MOOCs have driven the **massification** of higher education worldwide.”
* **microlearning**: Teaching delivered in very short pieces, often a few minutes each. — “The app rebuilt the whole course around **microlearning** modules.”

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