Bologna process is the creation of the European Higher Education Area. The main objectives of the Bologna declaration are to increase the mobility and employability of European higher education graduates thus ensuring competitiveness of European higher education on the world scale .Kazakhstan joined Bologna process in 2003. Basic characteristics of Bologna process:
- 3 cycled system of higher education (Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor's Degree).
- usage of a credit system.
- mobility of students and staff around the European Higher Education Area.
- the joint European Diploma Supplement
- Quality control of higher education.
- creation of the European Higher Education Area.
Being a holder of the Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent, you can study through all levels, starting from Bachelor to Doctoral Studies. A degree or diploma holder of any higher school can be admitted to a successive learning level after accreditation of his/her prior learning.
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Greetings
- Hi, Helen!
- Hi, Peter!
- Its a long time since I saw you last. Where have you been all this time?
- I have just returned from Italy.
- Was it a business trip?
- Exactly.
- Was it successful?
- I am afraid not.
- Sorry to hear it.
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- Hi, Brett!
- Hi, Heathen!
- What are you doing?
- I am translating an article.
- Since when have you been translating it?
- Since 10 a.m.
- Have you done much?
- Ive just translated half of it.
Weather
- My favourite season is spring. It becomes warmer and the days are lighter and
longer. Do you like spring?
- I do, though it is not my favourite season. I prefer summer. I am fond of summer
sports, you know.
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- The weather changes very often this winter, am I right?
- I wouldnt put it like that. This winter is extremely warm. The temperature is
unusually high. There is no snow. It often rains. The roads are very wet and muddy.
Introduction
- Whos the tall girl next to Barbara?
- Thats Mary Anderson. Didnt you meet her at Steves party?
- No, I wasnt at Steves party. Oh! Then let me introduce you to her now
- Mary, this is my cousin Jim.
- Hi, Jim. Im glad to meet you.
- Im glad to meet you too. Cant we sit down somewhere to talk?
- Sure.
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- Mr. Wilson, Id like you to meet Dr. Edward Smith.
- How do you do, Dr. Smith.
- How do you do.
- Dr. Smith is an economist. Hes just finished writing a book on international trade.
- Oh? Thats my field, too.
A Telephone Call
- Hello.
- Hello. May I speak to Alice, please?
- Just a minute Alice, its for you.
- Hello.
- Hi, Alice. This is Brett. Would you like to go to a movie tonight?
- Thanks, Id love to.
- Good. The movie starts at eight.
- Fine, Ill be ready.
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- Hello, can I speak to Jill Murray?
- Mr. Murray isnt in. Any message?
- My name is Swindler. Frank Swindler.
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- Please, spell your name, Sir?
- S-w-i-n-d-l-e-r. Swindler. Ive just come from California. Ive brought a letter and a parcel for Mr.Murray. I am staying at the Ritz Hotel, room 406. Please, tell him to call me back.
- O.K. As soon as Mr.Murray comes, he will call you.
- Fine. I am waiting for his call. Good bye.
Asking the Way
- Excuse me, but can you tell me how to get to the Wallace Collection?
- Certainly. Walk straight on and then turn to the left. Its in Manchester Square.
- Thank you so much.
- Not at all.
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- Is Green Street far from here?
- Yes. Turn left and youll see a big parking lot. Take the fourth turning on your right
and youll find yourself in Green Street.
- Thanks a lot.
Appearance, Character
- Have you seen our new computer programmer?
- Not yet. Why?
- She is a very pretty girl.
- Really?
- She is tall, slim and Id say she has a very good figure. Her long hair is fair.
Her eyes are blue. She has a snub nose and full lips.
- Whats her name?
- Jane Butler. She is about twenty five years old.
- Is she married?
- Thats what I would like to find out.
- What kind of person is she?
- She has been working here for about two weeks. They say she is qualified
for the job, has good manners, very reserved and efficient.
- I see.
