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Classes are the topic every student shares, so they're the safest small talk on campus. Before a lecture, in the hallway, at lunch: "What are you taking?" works with anyone.
A few words are worth learning early. In the US, you take a class; you don't "do" it or "study" it. A big class in a hall with two hundred students is a lecture. A small class where everyone talks is a seminar, or a discussion section. Science classes often have a lab too. Every class gives you credits, and you need a certain number to graduate. Some classes are required; the ones you pick for fun are electives.
American schools usually split the year into two semesters, fall and spring. Some schools use shorter terms called quarters. British universities often say "term" and "module" where Americans say "semester" and "class".
Phrases
asks which classes someone has this term
names a class you have
you must take it for your major
a class you choose because you want to
a big class where the teacher talks and students listen
a practical class where you do experiments
points each class gives you toward graduating
a lot of reading and homework
asks if you're in the same small group of a big class
the class is more difficult than you expected
the class you enjoy most
you haven't finished the reading yet
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Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.