To get the a-levels. vs to achieve the a-levels.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'To get the A-levels' is commonly used when referring to obtaining the qualifications, while 'to achieve the A-levels' is more suitable when talking about successfully completing or reaching a goal related to A-levels.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 864 views

To get the a-levels.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to obtaining the A-level qualifications.

This phrase is used when talking about obtaining the A-level qualifications or certificates.

Examples:

I need to get the A-levels to apply for university.
She worked hard to get the A-level grades she needed.
Getting the A-levels is an important step towards higher education.

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She wants me to do A-levels.
Plus, I needed to focus on my A-levels.
We got to step it up a level.
That's right, less than one week to go before A levels.
We need a plan of action: by such and such a year, the Commission should bring the error rate down to such and such a level.
As a result of an administrative error made by competent national bodies when notifying the quantity referred to in Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1789/2006, that coefficient was set at too low a level.
If you select reconstruct as the option, you will be given the choice to set a level. A value of 3 is a compromise and can/ should be adapted on a per image basis.
Inappropriate action: you are not editing a level.
Ms McDonald was coaching me for my A levels.
The only difference between you and a psychopath is good A-levels.
The only difference between you and a psychopath is good A levels.
'We learnt about this thing called aversion therapy 'in my psychology A-level.
I got E for English at A-level.
She was helping me through my A levels.
He's the reason Barry failed half his A-levels.
I came top in three of my four A-levels.
I'm cranking it up a level.
On the basis of Member State and Parliament estimates of what is needed, the financial framework proposed by the Commission for the remaining years appears to the rapporteur to have been set at too low a level.
Of course this figure is higher than the average, too high, and in future we will need to ensure that expenditure in this category does not rise to such a level.
Maybe it's the art or the-the sculpture or the fact that you haven't spoken to me to kind of set a level.

Alternatives:

to obtain the A-levels
to acquire the A-levels
to earn the A-levels
to secure the A-levels
to receive the A-levels

to achieve the a-levels.

This phrase is correct and is more suitable when talking about successfully completing or reaching a goal related to A-levels.

This phrase is used when discussing successfully completing or reaching a goal related to A-levels, rather than just obtaining the qualifications.

Examples:

She finally achieved the A-levels after years of hard work.
Their aim is to achieve the A-levels with top grades.
Achieving the A-levels requires dedication and effort.

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Madam President, I would like to thank the rapporteur for underlining the need for studies and analyses, but also concluding that, if there are distortions on the market, something has to be done in order to achieve a level playing field.
The Commission adopted the communication in April 2009, promoting these principles in order to combat cross-border tax fraud and evasion, both within the EU and beyond, and to achieve a level playing field.
Therefore, legislation should be limited to removing barriers to cross-border payments, so as to achieve a common efficiency level.
This Directive should use scientific evidence in implementing the most reliable indicator parameters for predicting microbiological health risk and to achieve a high level of protection.
This Directive should use scientific evidence in implementing the most reliable indicator parameters for predicting microbiological health risk and to achieve a high level of protection.
We must also accept that countries may take more far-reaching measures in order to achieve a higher level of protection.
The common methodology for investigating marine casualties and incidents should provide for common standards applicable in principle to all investigations carried out in accordance with Directive 2009/18/EC in order to achieve a high level quality investigation.
We should add that it is extremely important from a socio-economic perspective for women and men to be able to combine family and working life in order to achieve a high level of employment.
That is a voluntary agreement that goes much further than the one that the most extreme would like to achieve now on a European level.
I mean, you all grew up in the same house with the same parents, yet you're the only one who feels this enormous pressure to achieve at such a high level.
Thus, as the figures show in the table above, even a significant increase in sales price did not allow the Union industry to achieve a reasonable level of profit.
It is appropriate to ensure that the relevant staff of creditors, credit intermediaries and appointed representatives possess an adequate level of knowledge and competence in order to achieve a high level of professionalism.
The recent inclusion of a section on employment in the Treaty of Amsterdam represents an important basis for the construction of a coordinated strategy between Member States to achieve a high level of employment.
First, that the Community producers are becoming less able to afford to purchase the raw materials (fresh satsumas and clementines) at a price which allows them to achieve a reasonable level of profitability.
The Community seeks to achieve the establishment of a level playing field in the maritime industry.
(4) The European Community seeks to achieve the establishment of a level playing field in the maritime industry.
However, additives shall be used in accordance with good manufacturing practice, at a level not higher than is necessary to achieve the intended purpose and provided the consumer is not misled.
The EESC recalls that it is a central element to achieve the common market and stresses the importance that harmonisation creates a level playing field in the EU.
The following measures seek to achieve the objective of promoting a level playing-field:
However, the additive shall be used in accordance with good manufacturing practice, at a level not higher than necessary to achieve the intended purpose and provided that it does not mislead the consumer.

Alternatives:

to complete the A-levels
to succeed in the A-levels
to reach the A-levels
to accomplish the A-levels
to fulfill the A-levels

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To get the a-levels. vs to achieve the a-levels.