Education is a key theme for 2nde oral and written expression. 🔹 School vocabulary : • subjects : mathematics, sciences, literature, history-geography, philosophy, economics • school staff : headteacher/principal, teacher, librarian, supervisor • school events : end-of-year exam, school trip, parents' evening, prize-giving • academic performance : to pass/fail an exam, to revise, to drop out, to graduate 🔹 Education system vocabulary : • state school / private school • scholarship, bursary — financial aid for studies • vocational training — practical skills training • higher education — university level • literacy — ability to read and write • dropout rate — percentage of students who leave school early 🔹 Expressing opinions about education : • Education is the key to individual development. • I believe that schools should prepare students for life, not just for exams. • In my view, equal access to education is a fundamental right. • One of the main challenges facing education in Senegal is... 🔹 Comparing education systems : • whereas, while, unlike, in contrast, similarly, on the other hand

📝 Discussion topic : 'Should exams be abolished?' Arguments for abolishing exams : • They create enormous stress and anxiety for students. • They measure memorisation, not true understanding or creativity. • A bad exam result can destroy a student's confidence and future opportunities. Arguments against abolishing exams : • Exams provide a fair, objective way to assess all students equally. • They motivate students to study and revise regularly. • Without exams, it would be difficult to select candidates for limited university places. 📝 Sample paragraph : 'While exams do cause significant stress, I do not think they should be abolished entirely. Instead, schools should diversify assessment methods, combining written exams with oral presentations, group projects and continuous assessment. This would give every student a fair chance to demonstrate their abilities.'