B2 verb Neutral

vocational

/vəʊˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl/

Relating to the skills, knowledge, and experience required for a specific job or trade. It describes education or training that focuses on practical skills rather than purely theoretical or academic study.

Beispiele

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1

He decided to enroll in a vocational school to learn automotive repair.

He decided to enroll in a vocational school to learn automotive repair.

2

The government is implementing new policies to strengthen vocational education and training systems.

The government is implementing new policies to strengthen vocational education and training systems.

3

If you're into hands-on work, a vocational course might be better than a standard degree.

If you're into hands-on work, a vocational course might be better than a standard degree.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
vocation
Adverb
vocationally
Adjektiv
vocational
Verwandt
vocationalism
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'vocation' which means 'a calling' or 'a job'. Vocational training is what you do to answer that 'voice' (vocal) calling you to a specific career.

Schnelles Quiz

The local community college offers several _______ courses in plumbing and electrical work.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: vocational

Beispiele

1

He decided to enroll in a vocational school to learn automotive repair.

everyday

He decided to enroll in a vocational school to learn automotive repair.

2

The government is implementing new policies to strengthen vocational education and training systems.

formal

The government is implementing new policies to strengthen vocational education and training systems.

3

If you're into hands-on work, a vocational course might be better than a standard degree.

informal

If you're into hands-on work, a vocational course might be better than a standard degree.

4

Research indicates that vocational pathways can significantly reduce youth unemployment rates.

academic

Research indicates that vocational pathways can significantly reduce youth unemployment rates.

5

Our recruitment strategy now includes candidates with specific vocational qualifications in engineering.

business

Our recruitment strategy now includes candidates with specific vocational qualifications in engineering.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
vocation
Adverb
vocationally
Adjektiv
vocational
Verwandt
vocationalism

Häufige Kollokationen

vocational training vocational training
vocational school vocational school
vocational guidance vocational guidance
vocational qualification vocational qualification
vocational skills vocational skills

Häufige Phrasen

vocational rehabilitation

vocational rehabilitation

vocational calling

vocational calling

vocational stream

vocational stream

Wird oft verwechselt mit

vocational vs vacational

'Vacational' relates to holidays/vacations, whereas 'vocational' relates to careers and jobs.

vocational vs professional

'Professional' often implies high-level academic degrees (law, medicine), while 'vocational' usually refers to technical or manual trades.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'vocational' when discussing education or skills that lead directly to a specific job, especially in technical or manual fields. It is frequently paired with 'training' or 'education'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes confuse it with 'vacation' due to the similar spelling. Additionally, avoid using it as a noun; the noun form is 'vocation'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'vocation' which means 'a calling' or 'a job'. Vocational training is what you do to answer that 'voice' (vocal) calling you to a specific career.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'vocatio', meaning 'a calling' or 'summons', from 'vocare' (to call).

Grammatikmuster

Used as an attributive adjective (placed before the noun). Non-gradable adjective (you cannot usually be 'more vocational' or 'very vocational').
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Kultureller Kontext

In many European countries, vocational education is highly respected and seen as a prestigious alternative to university, whereas in other regions it may be unfairly viewed as a secondary option.

Schnelles Quiz

The local community college offers several _______ courses in plumbing and electrical work.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: vocational

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