Daily Life - Registering for University (0110)

A:	Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.
B:	Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.
A:	Here you are.
B:	Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct?
A:	Yes. I do want to take some additional credits this year to get a minor in psychology.
B:	Sure. That's not a problem. Do you have the list of courses you want to take this semester?
A:	Yeah. Here's my list. I'm not sure if the class schedule will allow me to take all of them though.
B:	Yeah, that's perfect. What about the subjects for your minor?
A:	Oh yeah! Almost forgot! I need to take fundamental linguistics, consumer psychology and neuroanatomy.
B:	Wow, you are going to be busy this semester! Okay, here you go. You are registered now; you'll have to make your first tuition payment before classes start.

Key Vocabulary

sign up for	phrase	officially put your name on a list for something
major	common noun, singular	the field one studies in university
credit	common noun, plural	points you count towards your degree in university
schedule	common noun, singular	timetable; list of appointments and times
tuition	common noun, singular	educational fees

Supplementary Vocabulary

enroll	principle verb, present simple	To place one's name on a roll or register; sign up
essay	common noun, singular	a short piece of writing that argues one point of view
term paper	common noun, singular	a long piece of writing you must write at the end of a course
midterm	common noun, singular	a exam or big test given halfway though the course
finals	common noun, plural	the last exams at the end of a semister