Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Standard Latvian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about education-related vocabulary in Standard Latvian. Education is a fundamental aspect of the Latvian culture and society, with a strong emphasis on high-quality education in the country. Let's start!
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Basic Education[edit | edit source]
School Types[edit | edit source]
In Latvia, education is compulsory from the age of 5 to 18. There are mainly three types of schools in Latvia:
| Standard Latvian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| pamatskola | [ˈpamaʦs̪ʰkoɫa] | primary school |
| vidējā skola | [viˈdɛːjaː skoɫa] | secondary school |
| augstskola | [ˈauksts̪koɫa] | university |
Subjects[edit | edit source]
In Standard Latvian, there are different subjects taught in schools. Here are some examples:
| Standard Latvian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| matemātika | [matɛˈmaːtika] | mathematics |
| fizika | [fiːzika] | physics |
| ķīmija | [kʲiːmija] | chemistry |
| bioloģija | [bioɫoːɟija] | biology |
| vēsture | [ˈveːsturɛ] | history |
| valoda | [vaɫoda] | language |
| literatūra | [litɛratʉːra] | literature |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Es esmu skolniece. (I am a student.)
- Person 2: Kurā skolā tu mācies? (In which school do you study?)
- Person 1: Es mācos pamatskolā. (I study in primary school.)
- Person 2: Kādas ir tavs mīļākās mācību priekšmetes? (What are your favorite subjects?)
- Person 1: Man patīk matemātika un fizika. (I like mathematics and physics.)
Higher Education[edit | edit source]
In Latvia, higher education is predominantly offered by universities and colleges. Here are some terms that you might come across if you are planning to study in Latvia:
School Types[edit | edit source]
| Standard Latvian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| universitāte | [uniβɛrs̪iˈtaːtɛ] | university |
| koledža | [ˈkoɫɛdʒa] | college |
| doktorantūra | [dɔktɔrants̪ʰuːra] | doctoral studies |
| bakalaura grāds | [bakalaˑura ɡraːds̪] | bachelor's degree |
| maģistra grāds | [maɟistra ɡraːds̪] | master's degree |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Es plānoju turpināt izglītību Latvijā. (I am planning to continue my education in Latvia.)
- Person 2: Vai tu gribi mācīties universitātē vai koledžā? (Do you want to study in a university or college?)
- Person 1: Es gribētu iegūt maģistra grādu. (I would like to get my master's degree.)
- Person 2: Tev būs jāpabeidz bakalaura studijas pirms uzsākt maģistra studijas. (You will have to complete your bachelor studies before starting your master studies.)
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
Here are some additional education-related terms:
| Standard Latvian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| mācītājs | [maːtʃiːtaːjs̪] | teacher |
| lektors | [lɛktɔrs̪] | lecturer |
| students | [stuːdents̪] | student |
| eksāmens | [ɛksaːmɛns̪] | exam |
| atskaite | [ats̪kaˑitɛ] | report |
| zinātne | [zinaːtnɛ] | science |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Es gribētu runāt ar matemātikas mācītāju. (I would like to speak with the mathematics teacher.)
- Person 2: Viņš tagad nav pieejams, jo viņš ir lekcijā. (He is not available now, as he is giving a lecture.)
- Person 1: Vai tu esi eksāmenu sagatavošanās laikā? (Are you preparing for exams?)
- Person 2: Jā, man ir eksāmens pēc divām nedēļām. (Yes, I have an exam in two weeks.)
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