SpeakUp

Getting into a course B1

That nervy stretch between applying, hearing back, and turning up on day one.

Talking about being accepted

get into C1 — be admitted (institution)A: Did you hear? Sam got into that top art school!
B: Wow, that's incredible—he must be thrilled.

get in B2 — be elected or acceptedA: Did you hear? Tom got in to the football team!
B: That's awesome! He really deserved it.

Leaving or switching

drop out — leave school or a course earlyA: Did you hear about Sam? He dropped out of college last month.
B: Really? I thought he was enjoying his classes.

Weighing up the value

get out of C1 — gain benefit fromA: Was the conference worth attending?
B: Absolutely, I got so much out of the keynote sessions.

Heard back

Priya: Have you heard back yet? I keep refreshing my emails.

Tom: I did, actually. I got into my first choice!

Priya: Nice one! So you'll get in without doing a gap year, then?

Tom: Looks like it. I start in September.

Not for me

Megan: How's your mate getting on with the engineering course?

Dan: Honestly? He's thinking of dropping out. It's just not for him.

Megan: Shame. Could he not switch courses instead of packing it in altogether?

Dan: He might, yeah. He reckons he'd get more out of something hands-on.

← More study & education situations

Practice speaking with instant AI feedback →