New Students at IIM Kozhikode and IIM Calcutta

IIM Kozhikode 與 IIM Calcutta 的新學生


Introduction

IIM Kozhikode has new students. IIM Calcutta is looking for new students for a special program.

IIM Kozhikode 有了新學生。IIM Calcutta 正在為一個特別計畫招收新學生。

Main Body

IIM Kozhikode started classes on July 5. Many women joined the school. About 63% of all MBA students are women. This is a record number for the school.

IIM Kozhikode 於 7 月 5 日開始授課。許多女性加入了該校。所有 MBA 學生中約有 63% 為女性。這是該校的紀錄新高。

Many students did not study engineering. 59% of MBA students studied other things. The school also has new students for doctoral degrees and teaching.

許多學生並非工程專業出身。59% 的 MBA 學生學習其他領域。該校同時招收了博士學位及教學的新學生。

IIM Calcutta has a program for senior managers. This course lasts 12 months. People need 10 years of work experience to join. They learn about business and law online and in person.

IIM Calcutta 設有一個針對高階經理人的計畫。此課程為期 12 個月。加入者需要有 10 年的工作經驗。他們透過線上與實體方式學習商業與法律。

Conclusion

IIM Kozhikode has more diversity. IIM Calcutta helps experienced workers become better leaders.

IIM Kozhikode 增加了多樣性。IIM Calcutta 幫助資深員工成為更好的領導者。

Vocabulary Learning

🧩 The 'State of Being' (Is/Are/Has)

In this text, we see how to describe things simply. We use different words depending on if we talk about one person/thing or many.

1. One thing (Singular)

  • IIM Kozhikode has new students. \rightarrow (One school)
  • This is a record number. \rightarrow (One number)
  • This course lasts 12 months. \rightarrow (One course)

2. Many things (Plural)

  • Students are women. \rightarrow (Many people)
  • Classes started on July 5. \rightarrow (Many lessons)

🕒 Time & Experience

Notice how the text talks about the past and the future:

  • Past: "Studied" or "Joined" (The action is finished).
  • Requirement: "Need 10 years" (Something you must have now).

💡 Quick Tip

To reach A2, stop saying "It is a school that has..." and start saying "The school has..." It is faster and clearer!

Vocabulary Learning

record (n.)
The highest or lowest number ever reached
Example:The temperature today is a record high for June.
doctoral (adj.)
Related to the highest university degree (PhD)
Example:She is studying for a doctoral degree in science.
senior (adj.)
Having a higher rank or more experience
Example:The senior manager has worked here for twenty years.
experience (n.)
Knowledge and skill gained from doing a job
Example:You need five years of work experience for this job.
diversity (n.)
A range of different people or things
Example:The school has a lot of diversity because students come from many countries.
Practice A2 words in a crossword