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Collocations
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Twinkerbell
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Collocations
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Dear ESL colleagues,
I have a doubt: is it appropriate to say "this academic programme offers you solid training/education?" Is solid the most adequate adjective?
Thanks in advance :-D |
9 Mar 2010
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RabbitWho
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I think solid collocates fine here, while specificity that the education is not unreliable is quite odd.. unless schools in the area are renowned for being unreliable for example.
Concrete would maybe work better if by solid you meant "Practical"
it really does depend on what you �re trying to say.
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9 Mar 2010
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yanogator
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Here in the US, it is pretty common to hear "solid" used with education.
Bruce |
9 Mar 2010
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5puravida5
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As a native english speaker, I can say that "solid" is frequently used in describing training and/or education. Your statement is perfectly correct and descriptive. A solid education gives one a solid footing in life. :) |
9 Mar 2010
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Carla Horne
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You could also say," comprehensive or in-depth education."
Carla
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9 Mar 2010
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Twinkerbell
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Thank you all! It helped me a lot :-D |
9 Mar 2010
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