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  1. 29-Dec-2012, 14:19 #1
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    Question Right word!

    When I write about education and about its quality, can I tell that "education level is going down these days"?

    I mean if the level can be used in the meaning of the quality.
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    Default Re: Right word!

    I think "The quality of education is declining" might be a better way to say it.
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    Default Re: Right word!

    Thank you very much! I would like to ask you one more question.
    " Our education is on a good level" Is it a correct sentense?
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    Default Re: Right word!

    It's not very natural.

    Do you mean the schools are good? Our educational system is good.
    Do you mean you yourself have a good education? I received a good education.
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