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take a year out
pause study for year
You take a year out when you pause your studies or work for a year, often to travel, work or reconsider your plans.
This vs that
I’m taking a year out.
I’m dropping out.
Hear it in real life
Why isn't Maya starting her course this autumn?
She's taking a year out to travel around South America.
I’m thinking of taking a year out to work and save some money before university.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
The fixed phrase is the natural way to describe a planned study break.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
take a year out to ___
He took a year out to save money for university.
I’m taking a year out to travel before I begin my degree.
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Your turn: say it out loud
I’m taking a year out before I start university.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
take a year out
pause study for year
“I’m thinking of taking a year out to work and save some money before university.”
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