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2025-01-18
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1This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Krystyna in Poland. Here is Krystyna's question:
2Dear Teacher,
3I would like to know of different ways to use words such as "apply" and "application" for getting jobs or other purposes.
4Thank you, Krystyna.
5I'm happy to answer this question, Krystyna.
6The word "apply" is a verb, and the word "application" is a noun. We can use both words when discussing the process of looking for a job.
7We say we "apply for a job" when we go through the official process of asking an employer for work.
8To do this, we usually have to complete a job application.
9The application is a form, either online or on paper, that gives the employer information about the person applying for the job.
10We commonly use the phrasal verb "fill out" to express the act of completing an application. Consider the following examples:
11You must fill out this application first.
12Did you fill out the application?
13While we say "apply for" when trying to get a job, we say "apply to" when we are trying to get accepted into a school or other program, as in the following example:
14She applied to three medical schools in California.
15However, we say "apply for" when we are trying to get financial aid or special awards.
16The expression "apply to" also has another meaning.
17It can mean that something relates to something else, or that something is true for all people or things.
18Listen to the following examples:
19The new rule only applies to people who work more than 40 hours each week.
20The right of freedom of speech should apply to all citizens.
21The word "application" has other meanings besides a form people fill out.
22Among these is a computer program that does a specific task, or kind of work.
23From this meaning, we get the term "Apps," which we use in our smartphones and computers.
24There also is another expression with the verb "apply."
25If you "apply yourself," that means that you are working hard over a period of time to complete a project or develop a skill.
26For our readers and listeners, what are your questions about American English?
27Are you applying yourself to your study of English?
28We want to hear from you! Send us an email at learningenglish@voanews.com.
29And please let us know where you are from, too.
30And that's Ask a Teacher.
31I'm Andrew Smith.
1This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Krystyna in Poland. Here is Krystyna's question: 2Dear Teacher, 3I would like to know of different ways to use words such as "apply" and "application" for getting jobs or other purposes. 4Thank you, Krystyna. 5I'm happy to answer this question, Krystyna. 6The word "apply" is a verb, and the word "application" is a noun. We can use both words when discussing the process of looking for a job. 7We say we "apply for a job" when we go through the official process of asking an employer for work. To do this, we usually have to complete a job application. The application is a form, either online or on paper, that gives the employer information about the person applying for the job. 8We commonly use the phrasal verb "fill out" to express the act of completing an application. Consider the following examples: 9You must fill out this application first. 10Did you fill out the application? 11While we say "apply for" when trying to get a job, we say "apply to" when we are trying to get accepted into a school or other program, as in the following example: 12She applied to three medical schools in California. 13However, we say "apply for" when we are trying to get financial aid or special awards. 14The expression "apply to" also has another meaning. It can mean that something relates to something else, or that something is true for all people or things. Listen to the following examples: 15The new rule only applies to people who work more than 40 hours each week. 16The right of freedom of speech should apply to all citizens. 17The word "application" has other meanings besides a form people fill out. Among these is a computer program that does a specific task, or kind of work. From this meaning, we get the term "Apps," which we use in our smartphones and computers. 18There also is another expression with the verb "apply." If you "apply yourself," that means that you are working hard over a period of time to complete a project or develop a skill. 19For our readers and listeners, what are your questions about American English? Are you applying yourself to your study of English? We want to hear from you! Send us an email at learningenglish@voanews.com. And please let us know where you are from, too. 20And that's Ask a Teacher. 21I'm Andrew Smith. 22Andrew Smith wrote this lesson for VOA Learning English. 23___________________________________________ 24Words in This Story 25form -n. a document or application that people add information to for official use