Advanced English Collocations: Learning and Studying

Here you can learn some useful collocations to talk about classes, subjects, diplomas, learning progress etc.

1) Collocations with DO

2) Collocations with GET

 3) Informal Versus Formal Collocations

to get a place (at a university) - to secure a place
to go to lectures - to attend lectures 
the class will be - the class will be held
give essays - hand in essays
send in applications - submit applications
leave the course -  withdraw from the course

4) Collocations to Describe Student's Abilities and Progress

gifted children
natural talent
mental agility
proven ability
thirst for knowledge
a quick learner
to demonstrate an ability
to show considerable initiative
to show marked improvement
to achieve full marks
to win a scholarship

smb's attention wanders
smb's concentration wavers
there is room for improvement
to play truant

 
 Sources:
1. M. McCarthy, F. O'Dell. English Collocations in Use.
2. M. McCarthy, F. O'Dell. English Collocations in Use. Advanced.