Daily Life - Registering for University(0110)

A:

Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.

B:

Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.

A:

Here you are.

B:

Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct?

A:

Yes. I do want to take some additional credits this year to get a minor in psychology.

B:

Sure. That's not a problem. Do you have the list of courses you want to take this semester?

A:

Yeah. Here's my list. I'm not sure if the class schedule will allow me to take all of them though.

B:

Yeah, that's perfect. What about the subjects for your minor?

A:

Oh yeah! Almost forgot! I need to take fundamental linguistics, consumer psychology and neuroanatomy.

B:

Wow, you are going to be busy this semester! Okay, here you go. You are registered now; you'll have to make your first tuition payment before classes start.

Key Vocabulary

sign up for

phrase

officially put your name on a list for something

major

common noun, singular

the field one studies in university

credit

common noun, plural

points you count towards your degree in university

schedule

common noun, singular

timetable; list of appointments and times

tuition

common noun, singular

educational fees

Supplementary Vocabulary

enroll

principle verb, present simple

To place one's name on a roll or register; sign up

essay

common noun, singular

a short piece of writing that argues one point of view

term paper

common noun, singular

a long piece of writing you must write at the end of a course

midterm

common noun, singular

a exam or big test given halfway though the course

finals

common noun, plural

the last exams at the end of a semister