IETLS Band 6.5 up

B1 (Intermediate)

  • Giftedness
    • Phonemic: /ˈɡɪf.tɪd.nəs/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Gifted (adjective), Gift (noun)
    • Meaning: The natural ability to do something very well.
    • Example: “Her giftedness in mathematics was evident from a young age.”
    • Collocations: Natural giftedness, exceptional giftedness, giftedness in
    • Vietnamese: Năng khiếu
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  • Children
    • Phonemic: /ˈtʃɪl.drən/
    • Word Form: Noun (plural of child)
    • Word Family: Childhood (noun), Childlike (adjective)
    • Meaning: Young human beings below the age of puberty.
    • Example: “The children played happily in the park.”
    • Collocations: Young children, school children, children’s rights
    • Vietnamese: Trẻ em
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  • Learn(ed)
    • Phonemic: /lɜːn(d)/
    • Word Form: Verb
    • Word Family: Learning (noun), Learner (noun)
    • Meaning: To gain knowledge or skill by studying or experiencing something.
    • Example: “She learned to play the piano at an early age.”
    • Collocations: Learn quickly, learn by heart, learn from experience
    • Vietnamese: Học
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  • Environment
    • Phonemic: /ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Environmental (adjective), Environmentally (adverb)
    • Meaning: The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.
    • Example: “A clean environment is essential for healthy living.”
    • Collocations: Natural environment, working environment, protect the environment
    • Vietnamese: Môi trường
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  • Knowledge
    • Phonemic: /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Know (verb), Knowledgeable (adjective)
    • Meaning: Information, understanding, or skills gained through education or experience.
    • Example: “His knowledge of history is impressive.”
    • Collocations: Gain knowledge, share knowledge, deep knowledge
    • Vietnamese: Kiến thức
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  • Creativity
    • Phonemic: /ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ə.ti/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Creative (adjective), Creatively (adverb), Create (verb)
    • Meaning: The ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas.
    • Example: “The teacher encouraged her creativity in writing stories.”
    • Collocations: Foster creativity, display creativity, creative thinking
    • Vietnamese: Sự sáng tạo
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  • Achieve(ment)
    • Phonemic: /əˈtʃiːv.mənt/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Achieve (verb), Achiever (noun)
    • Meaning: Something that has been done successfully, typically through effort or skill.
    • Example: “Winning the award was a great achievement for him.”
    • Collocations: Remarkable achievement, personal achievement, achieve success
    • Vietnamese: Thành tựu
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  • Teacher
    • Phonemic: /ˈtiː.tʃər/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Teach (verb), Teaching (noun), Taught (verb – past tense)
    • Meaning: A person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competencies, or values.
    • Example: “The teacher explained the math problem clearly.”
    • Collocations: Experienced teacher, qualified teacher, classroom teacher
    • Vietnamese: Giáo viên
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  • Emotional
    • Phonemic: /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən.əl/
    • Word Form: Adjective
    • Word Family: Emotion (noun), Emotionally (adverb)
    • Meaning: Relating to feelings such as love, anger, or sadness.
    • Example: “The movie had an emotional impact on everyone in the audience.”
    • Collocations: Emotional support, emotional response, deeply emotional
    • Vietnamese: Cảm xúc, tình cảm
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  • Support
    • Phonemic: /səˈpɔːt/
    • Word Form: Verb, Noun
    • Word Family: Supportive (adjective), Supporter (noun)
    • Meaning: To help or encourage someone or something.
    • Example: “The organization provides financial support to underprivileged children.”
    • Collocations: Provide support, moral support, financial support
    • Vietnamese: Hỗ trợ
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  • Strategies
    • Phonemic: /ˈstræt.ə.dʒiːz/
    • Word Form: Noun (plural of strategy)
    • Word Family: Strategic (adjective), Strategize (verb)
    • Meaning: Plans or methods to achieve a goal or solve a problem.
    • Example: “The company developed new strategies to improve productivity.”
    • Collocations: Develop strategies, effective strategies, learning strategies
    • Vietnamese: Chiến lược
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  • Discover
    • Phonemic: /dɪˈskʌv.ər/
    • Word Form: Verb
    • Word Family: Discovery (noun), Discoverable (adjective)
    • Meaning: To find or learn something for the first time.
    • Example: “Scientists discovered a new species of bird in the forest.”
    • Collocations: Discover the truth, newly discovered, discover a solution
    • Vietnamese: Khám phá
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  • Problem-solving
    • Phonemic: /ˈprɒb.ləm ˌsɒlv.ɪŋ/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Problem (noun), Solve (verb)
    • Meaning: The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
    • Example: “Problem-solving skills are essential in the workplace.”
    • Collocations: Improve problem-solving, effective problem-solving, problem-solving techniques
    • Vietnamese: Giải quyết vấn đề
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  • Feelings
    • Phonemic: /ˈfiː.lɪŋz/
    • Word Form: Noun (plural of feeling)
    • Word Family: Feel (verb), Emotional (adjective)
    • Meaning: Emotions or sensations experienced by someone.
    • Example: “She expressed her feelings about the situation openly.”
    • Collocations: Mixed feelings, hurt feelings, express feelings
    • Vietnamese: Cảm xúc
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 B2 (Upper-Intermediate)

  • Excellence
    • Phonemic: /ˈek.səl.əns/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Excellent (adjective), Excellently (adverb)
    • Meaning: The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.
    • Example: “The school is known for its academic excellence.”
    • Collocations: Pursue excellence, academic excellence, achieve excellence
    • Vietnamese: Sự xuất sắc
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  • Regulation
    • Phonemic: /ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Regulate (verb), Regulator (noun), Regulatory (adjective)
    • Meaning: A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
    • Example: “New safety regulations have been implemented in the workplace.”
    • Collocations: Enforce regulation, strict regulation, legal regulation
    • Vietnamese: Quy định
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  • Effective
    • Phonemic: /ɪˈfek.tɪv/
    • Word Form: Adjective
    • Word Family: Effect (noun), Effectively (adverb), Effectiveness (noun)
    • Meaning: Successful in producing a desired result.
    • Example: “The new teaching methods are highly effective.”
    • Collocations: Prove effective, highly effective, effective strategy
    • Vietnamese: Hiệu quả
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  • Self-regulation
    • Phonemic: /ˌself ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Regulate (verb), Regulation (noun)
    • Meaning: The ability to control one’s own behavior or emotions.
    • Example: “Teaching children self-regulation can improve their learning outcomes.”
    • Collocations: Develop self-regulation, self-regulation strategies, emotional self-regulation
    • Vietnamese: Tự điều chỉnh
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  • Awareness
    • Phonemic: /əˈweə.nəs/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Aware (adjective), Unaware (adjective)
    • Meaning: Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
    • Example: “The campaign raised awareness about the importance of mental health.”
    • Collocations: Raise awareness, public awareness, increase awareness
    • Vietnamese: Nhận thức
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  • Facilitate
    • Phonemic: /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt/
    • Word Form: Verb
    • Word Family: Facilitation (noun), Facilitator (noun)
    • Meaning: To make an action or process easier.
    • Example: “Good communication can facilitate better teamwork.”
    • Collocations: Facilitate learning, facilitate discussion, facilitate development
    • Vietnamese: Tạo điều kiện
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  • Monitoring
    • Phonemic: /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Monitor (verb, noun)
    • Meaning: The regular observation and recording of activities or conditions.
    • Example: “Continuous monitoring of the project ensured its success.”
    • Collocations: Ongoing monitoring, strict monitoring, performance monitoring
    • Vietnamese: Giám sát
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  • Evaluation
    • Phonemic: /ɪˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Evaluate (verb), Evaluative (adjective)
    • Meaning: The process of assessing or judging the value of something.
    • Example: “The evaluation of the program showed positive results.”
    • Collocations: Conduct evaluation, comprehensive evaluation, evaluation process
    • Vietnamese: Đánh giá
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  • Verbal interactions
    • Phonemic: /ˈvɜː.bəl ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃənz/
    • Word Form: Noun (plural)
    • Word Family: Verbally (adverb), Interaction (noun), Interact (verb)
    • Meaning: Exchanges or communication involving spoken words.
    • Example: “Parents are encouraged to engage in verbal interactions with their children.”
    • Collocations: Meaningful interactions, frequent verbal interactions, social interactions
    • Vietnamese: Tương tác bằng lời nói
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  • Intellectual
    • Phonemic: /ˌɪn.təlˈek.tʃu.əl/
    • Word Form: Adjective
    • Word Family: Intellect (noun), Intellectually (adverb)
    • Meaning: Relating to the ability to think and understand ideas at a high level.
    • Example: “She has an intellectual curiosity about how things work.”
    • Collocations: Intellectual ability, intellectual development, intellectual challenge
    • Vietnamese: Trí tuệ
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  • Recognition
    • Phonemic: /ˌrek.əɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Recognize (verb), Recognizable (adjective)
    • Meaning: Acknowledgment or identification of someone or something.
    • Example: “The scientist received recognition for her groundbreaking research.”
    • Collocations: Gain recognition, formal recognition, public recognition
    • Vietnamese: Sự công nhận
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  • Motivation
    • Phonemic: /ˌməʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Motivate (verb), Motivated (adjective), Motivational (adjective)
    • Meaning: The reason or enthusiasm to do something.
    • Example: “Her motivation to succeed inspired everyone around her.”
    • Collocations: Intrinsic motivation, provide motivation, maintain motivation
    • Vietnamese: Động lực
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  • Transfer
    • Phonemic: /trænsˈfɜːr/
    • Word Form: Verb, Noun
    • Word Family: Transferrable (adjective), Transference (noun)
    • Meaning: To move something or someone from one place to another.
    • Example: “The knowledge gained in one field can transfer to another.”
    • Collocations: Transfer skills, transfer money, technology transfer
    • Vietnamese: Chuyển giao
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  • Adjustments
    • Phonemic: /əˈdʒʌst.mənts/
    • Word Form: Noun (plural of adjustment)
    • Word Family: Adjust (verb), Adjustable (adjective)
    • Meaning: Small changes to improve something.
    • Example: “Minor adjustments to the plan made it more effective.”
    • Collocations: Make adjustments, necessary adjustments, slight adjustments
    • Vietnamese: Điều chỉnh
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 C1 (Advanced)

  • Autonomy
    • Phonemic: /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Autonomous (adjective), Autonomously (adverb)
    • Meaning: The ability to make decisions independently.
    • Example: “Encouraging autonomy in students can enhance their problem-solving skills.”
    • Collocations: Personal autonomy, gain autonomy, autonomy in decision-making
    • Vietnamese: Sự tự chủ
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  • Qualitative difference
    • Phonemic: /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv ˈdɪf.ər.əns/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Quality (noun), Qualitatively (adverb)
    • Meaning: A difference based on the quality or characteristics of something rather than quantity.
    • Example: “There is a qualitative difference between amateur and professional artists.”
    • Collocations: Fundamental qualitative difference, qualitative improvement, qualitative analysis
    • Vietnamese: Sự khác biệt định tính
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  • Metacognition
    • Phonemic: /ˌmet.ə.kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Cognitive (adjective), Cognition (noun)
    • Meaning: Awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes.
    • Example: “Teaching metacognition helps students develop better learning strategies.”
    • Collocations: Develop metacognition, metacognitive skills, metacognitive awareness
    • Vietnamese: Siêu nhận thức
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  • Harness(ed)
    • Phonemic: /ˈhɑː.nɪst/
    • Word Form: Verb
    • Word Family: Harnessing (verb), Harness (noun)
    • Meaning: To control and use the power of something effectively.
    • Example: “The company harnessed renewable energy to cut costs.”
    • Collocations: Harness potential, harness creativity, harness resources
    • Vietnamese: Khai thác, tận dụng
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  • Phenomenon
    • Phonemic: /fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Phenomenal (adjective)
    • Meaning: A fact or situation that is observed to exist, often remarkable or unusual.
    • Example: “Lightning is a natural phenomenon that fascinates scientists.”
    • Collocations: Social phenomenon, natural phenomenon, explain the phenomenon
    • Vietnamese: Hiện tượng
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  • Provision
    • Phonemic: /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Provide (verb), Provider (noun), Provisional (adjective)
    • Meaning: The act of supplying or making something available.
    • Example: “The provision of clean water is essential for public health.”
    • Collocations: Adequate provision, financial provision, provision of resources
    • Vietnamese: Sự cung cấp
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  • Fundamentally
    • Phonemic: /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.t̬əl.i/
    • Word Form: Adverb
    • Word Family: Fundamental (adjective), Fundamentals (noun)
    • Meaning: In a basic or essential way.
    • Example: “Their ideas differ fundamentally from ours.”
    • Collocations: Fundamentally important, fundamentally flawed, fundamentally different
    • Vietnamese: Một cách cơ bản
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  • Tuition
    • Phonemic: /tjuːˈɪʃ.ən/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Tutor (noun), Tutoring (noun/verb)
    • Meaning: Teaching or instruction, especially individually or in small groups.
    • Example: “She paid for private tuition to improve her English skills.”
    • Collocations: Pay tuition, private tuition, tuition fees
    • Vietnamese: Học phí, sự dạy học
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  • Initiated learning
    • Phonemic: /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪ.tɪd ˈlɜː.nɪŋ/
    • Word Form: Noun (phrase)
    • Word Family: Initiate (verb), Initiation (noun), Initiative (noun)
    • Meaning: Learning started or led by a person, rather than imposed by others.
    • Example: “Initiated learning allows children to explore topics of personal interest.”
    • Collocations: Self-initiated learning, initiate a process, child-initiated learning
    • Vietnamese: Học tập được khởi xướng
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  • Expertise
    • Phonemic: /ˌek.spɜːˈtiːz/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Expert (noun/adjective), Expertly (adverb)
    • Meaning: Specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field.
    • Example: “His expertise in software development is highly valued.”
    • Collocations: Technical expertise, demonstrate expertise, expertise in a field
    • Vietnamese: Sự chuyên môn
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  • Reflection
    • Phonemic: /rɪˈflek.ʃən/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Reflect (verb), Reflective (adjective), Reflectively (adverb)
    • Meaning: Serious thought or consideration.
    • Example: “The book is a reflection of the author’s experiences.”
    • Collocations: Self-reflection, deep reflection, reflection on something
    • Vietnamese: Sự suy ngẫm
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 C2 (Proficient)

  • Achievement-based measures
    • Phonemic: /əˈtʃiːv.mənt ˌbeɪst ˈmeʒ.əz/
    • Word Form: Noun (phrase)
    • Word Family: Achieve (verb), Achiever (noun), Measurement (noun)
    • Meaning: Methods of assessment based on accomplishments or performance.
    • Example: “Achievement-based measures are often used to evaluate student progress.”
    • Collocations: Implement achievement-based measures, reliable measures, educational measures
    • Vietnamese: Các tiêu chí dựa trên thành tích
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  • Age-norms
    • Phonemic: /eɪdʒ ˌnɔːmz/
    • Word Form: Noun (plural)
    • Word Family: Age (noun/verb), Normal (adjective), Normalize (verb)
    • Meaning: Standards or averages established for specific age groups.
    • Example: “The test results were compared against age-norms to determine progress.”
    • Collocations: Establish age-norms, compare to age-norms, developmental age-norms
    • Vietnamese: Các tiêu chuẩn độ tuổi
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  • Creativity prediction
    • Phonemic: /ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ə.ti prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
    • Word Form: Noun (phrase)
    • Word Family: Creative (adjective), Predict (verb), Prediction (noun)
    • Meaning: The process or likelihood of estimating someone’s capacity for creativity.
    • Example: “Creativity prediction plays an essential role in identifying talented individuals.”
    • Collocations: Accurate creativity prediction, rely on prediction, predictive models
    • Vietnamese: Dự đoán sự sáng tạo
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  • Intellectual regulation
    • Phonemic: /ˌɪn.təlˈek.tʃu.əl ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
    • Word Form: Noun (phrase)
    • Word Family: Intellect (noun), Intellectual (adjective), Regulate (verb), Regulation (noun)
    • Meaning: The management or control of mental processes and intellectual activities.
    • Example: “Highly skilled students show advanced intellectual regulation during problem-solving.”
    • Collocations: Develop intellectual regulation, poor regulation, regulation strategies
    • Vietnamese: Điều chỉnh trí tuệ
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  • Child-initiated learning
    • Phonemic: /tʃaɪld ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪ.tɪd ˈlɜː.nɪŋ/
    • Word Form: Noun (phrase)
    • Word Family: Child (noun), Initiate (verb), Initiation (noun), Learning (noun)
    • Meaning: Learning processes driven by the interests and activities of children.
    • Example: “Child-initiated learning encourages exploration and autonomy.”
    • Collocations: Encourage child-initiated learning, learning techniques, initiate projects
    • Vietnamese: Học tập do trẻ khởi xướng
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  • Independence (in scientific progress)
    • Phonemic: /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dəns/
    • Word Form: Noun
    • Word Family: Independent (adjective), Independently (adverb)
    • Meaning: The ability to work or think without reliance on others, often vital in scientific progress.
    • Example: “Independence is crucial for innovative contributions in scientific progress.”
    • Collocations: Gain independence, demonstrate independence, scientific independence
    • Vietnamese: Sự độc lập (trong tiến bộ khoa học)
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  • Cognitive processes
    • Phonemic: /ˈkɒɡ.nə.tɪv ˈprɒs.es.ɪz/
    • Word Form: Noun (plural)
    • Word Family: Cognition (noun), Cognitive (adjective), Cognitively (adverb)
    • Meaning: The mental actions involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding.
    • Example: “The study focused on the cognitive processes underlying problem-solving skills.”
    • Collocations: Explore cognitive processes, develop cognition, cognitive function
    • Vietnamese: Các quá trình nhận thức
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  • Emotional forces
    • Phonemic: /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən.əl ˈfɔː.sɪz/
    • Word Form: Noun (plural)
    • Word Family: Emotion (noun), Emotional (adjective), Emotionally (adverb)
    • Meaning: Emotional factors or influences that affect behavior and decision-making.
    • Example: “Emotional forces often drive creativity and innovation.”
    • Collocations: Harness emotional forces, strong emotional forces, control forces
    • Vietnamese: Các lực lượng cảm xúc
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  • Harness curiosity
    • Phonemic: /ˈhɑː.nɪs ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ɪ.ti/
    • Word Form: Verb + Noun (phrase)
    • Word Family: Harness (verb), Curiosity (noun), Curious (adjective)
    • Meaning: To use or channel curiosity effectively for exploration or learning.
    • Example: “Teachers should harness curiosity to encourage problem-solving among students.”
    • Collocations: Effectively harness curiosity, spark curiosity, natural curiosity
    • Vietnamese: Khai thác tính tò mò
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  • Learning efficiency
    • Phonemic: /ˈlɜː.nɪŋ ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
    • Word Form: Noun (phrase)
    • Word Family: Learn (verb), Learner (noun), Efficient (adjective), Efficiency (noun)
    • Meaning: The ability to learn effectively and in a time-saving manner.
    • Example: “Modern tools and resources have improved learning efficiency significantly.”
    • Collocations: Improve learning efficiency, measure efficiency, efficiency techniques
    • Vietnamese: Hiệu quả học tập
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