Glossary access

Relevant adjective
Correct or suitable for a particular purpose
Research topic
It is a subject or issue that a researcher is interested in when conducting research
Retain verb
to keep or continue to have something
Reveal verb
to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret
Review noun
the act of considering something again in order to make changes to it, give an opinion of it or study it
Revisit verb
to examine or consider something again, for example a subject or rule
Reward noun, verb, rewarding adjective
Something given in exchange for a useful idea, good behavior, excellent work
Rundown noun
A report that provides the most important information about something
Scale noun, verb
A set of numbers, amounts, etc., used to measure or compare the level of something
Scrutiny noun
the careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it
Self-awareness noun
Good knowledge and judgment about yourself
Self-correction
When learners correct language mistakes they have made, perhaps with some help from the teacher.
Self-discipline noun
The ability to make yourself do things you know you should do even when you do not want to
Skepticism noun
an attitude that shows you doubt whether something is true or useful
Schedule noun
A list of the times when events are planned to happen
Sensation noun
Something very exciting or interesting, or something that causes great excitement or interest
Specialist noun
Someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject
Specification noun, to specify (aims) verb, specific adjective
A clear and exact description of something, e.g. aims. Aims are specified at the beginning of a lesson plan and for individual stages in the lesson.
Subconscious adjective, noun
The part of your mind that notices and remembers information when you are not actively trying to do so, and influences your behavior even though you do not realize it