Apprenticeship

uh-PREN-tis-ship /əˈprentɪʃɪp/

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What it really means

A real paid job combined with training towards a qualification, from entry level up to degree level. Common in trades, engineering, accounting and even law. You earn while you learn; details are on GOV.UK.

Chinese explanation

学徒制：一份真正的带薪工作，同时接受培训并考取资格证书，从入门级到学位级都有。常见于技工、工程、会计甚至法律行业。边工作边学习拿工资，详情见GOV.UK。

Example conversation

A: My cousin skipped uni and did a degree apprenticeship. B: Smart — no tuition fees and four years' salary.

A：我表弟没读大学，走了学位学徒制。 B：聪明——不用交学费，还拿了四年工资。

What you could say back

“Where can I find apprenticeship listings?”

Related phrases

Graduate scheme Internship

Official sources

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