Vocational training vs. academic study

Work in pairs. Complete the table below. Use the suggested ideas and / or your own ideas. (Làm việc theo cặp. Hoàn thành bảng dưới đây. Sử dụng các ý tưởng gợi ý và/ hoặc ý tưởng của riêng bạn)

Complete the conversation with the sentences in the box. Then practise it in pairs. (Hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại với những câu trong khung. Sau đó thực hành nó theo cặp)

A. It’s the cost. Vocational training is much cheaper than university education.

B. I couldn‘t agree more. So, we’ve decided on the three main benefits: more practical, shorter, and cheaper.

C. Great! We're now ready to report to the class.

D. Now, let's think about one more benefit.

Nam: Let’s decide on the three main benefits of vocational training. First, I think it will help students develop practical skills.

Lan: I agree. Vocational courses are more practical than university courses.

Nam: What do you think is the second benefit?

Lan: I think it’s the short duration of study. Degree programmes at university usually go on for at least three years while vocational courses can last less than two years.

Nam: (1) ______________________________________

Lan: (2) ______________________________________

Nam: (3) ______________________________________

Lan: (4) ______________________________________

Work in pairs. Talk about the benefits of academic study. Use the ideas in 1, the model in 2, and the tips above to help you. (Làm việc theo cặp. Nói về lợi ích của việc học tập. Sử dụng các ý tưởng trong phần 1, mô hình trong phần 2 và các mẹo ở trên để giúp bạn)