School & Education Vocabulary

Master words for academic life and classroom success

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Expand your vocabulary for classroom items, school subjects, activities, and academic life. Essential words for students and teachers.

Study Smart

Learning school vocabulary helps you participate in class, understand instructions, ask questions, and succeed in your academic journey. Focus on the words you'll use most in your daily school life!

Blackboard / Whiteboard
/ˈblæk.bɔːrd/ /ˈwaɪt.bɔːrd/
A large board used for writing or displaying information in a classroom
"The teacher writes the lesson on the blackboard."
Pencil
/ˈpen.səl/
A writing instrument with a graphite core, often used for taking notes
"Please use a pencil to complete the test."
Textbook
/ˈtekst.bʊk/
A book containing information about a subject used for study
"Open your textbook to page 45."
Desk
/desk/
A table used for writing, reading, or working at school
"Each student has their own desk."
Homework
/ˈhoʊm.wɜːrk/
School work that students do at home
"I have a lot of homework tonight."
Student
/ˈstuː.dənt/
A person who is learning at a school or university
"There are 30 students in our class."

School Subjects

Common subjects you'll study in school

Math
Science
English
Geography
History
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Art
Music
P.E.
Computer

Learning Tips

Effective strategies to master school vocabulary

Label Your Supplies

Write English labels on your school supplies and items. This helps you remember vocabulary through daily exposure.

Make Subject Lists

Create vocabulary lists for each subject. Group words by topic to make them easier to remember and review.

Practice with Classmates

Quiz each other on school vocabulary. Use the words in conversations about your daily school activities.

Watch Educational Videos

Watch English educational content on YouTube. Pay attention to how teachers and students use academic vocabulary.

Keep a Vocabulary Journal

Write new school words in a special notebook. Include definitions, examples, and drawings to reinforce learning.

Use Memory Techniques

Create mnemonics, flashcards, or word associations to remember difficult vocabulary more easily.

Common School Phrases

Useful expressions for everyday school life

In Class

  • • May I ask a question?
  • • I don't understand.
  • • Could you repeat that?
  • • May I go to the bathroom?
  • • I finished my work.
  • • Can I borrow a pencil?

About Work

  • • Hand in your homework
  • • Take notes
  • • Study for a test
  • • Do an assignment
  • • Give a presentation
  • • Work in groups

With Classmates

  • • What's the homework?
  • • Can you help me?
  • • Let's study together.
  • • Do you have class now?
  • • What did you get?
  • • See you after school!

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