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critical thinking

/ˈkrɪtɪkl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
phrase Band 7+

The ability to analyse information carefully in order to form a judgement.

বিশ্লেষণী চিন্তাভাবনা

Good teachers encourage critical thinking rather than memorisation.

Synonyms: analytical thinking

rote learning

/rəʊt ˈlɜːnɪŋ/
phrase Band 7+

Learning by repeating something until you remember it, without understanding it.

মুখস্থবিদ্যা

Rote learning does little to develop critical thinking.

Synonyms: memorisation

vocational

/vəʊˈkeɪʃənl/
adjective Band 7+

Relating to the skills needed for a particular job.

বৃত্তিমূলক

Vocational training can help reduce youth unemployment.

Synonyms: practical, job-related

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