School Vocabulary

An institution or place for educating children or giving instruction.

A room in a school or college where students are taught.

An institution which holds books and other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people, often lending them out.

A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.

A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment such as swings and slides.

A small cupboard or compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions in schools, gyms, or workplaces.

A piece of furniture with a flat or sloping top, used for writing, reading, or working, often equipped with drawers or compartments.

A flat surface, usually mounted on a wall, used for writing information or displaying notices.

The sound produced by a bell, often used as a signal to mark a specific time or event.

A distinctive outfit worn by members of the same group, such as soldiers, police officers, students, or employees, to identify them.

A bag with shoulder straps, worn on the back, used for carrying things like hiking gear or books.

A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

A book with blank or lined pages used for writing notes or memoranda.

A tool, usually a small tubular instrument containing ink, used to write or make marks.

A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper.

An object used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.

A flat, straight strip of wood, plastic, or metal, marked with units of measurement and used for drawing straight lines or measuring lengths.

An electronic or mechanical device used for performing mathematical calculations.

A reference work listing words from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining their meanings, pronunciations, and usage.

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

A person who is formally enrolled at a school, college, or university.

A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.

A student who is in the same class at school.

The chief administrator of a school.

One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.

A person who gives lectures, especially as a profession.

A person who is trained in science and whose job involves doing scientific research or solving scientific problems.

A person who habitually seeks to harm, intimidate, or coerce those whom they perceive as vulnerable.

A person who is starting to learn or do something for the first time.

The process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life.

An institution of higher education where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

An institution of higher education where students study for a degree after finishing high school.

An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6.

A series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject.

The set of courses, coursework, and content offered at a school or university.

An area of knowledge that is studied in school, college, or university.

An official qualification awarded to a student by a university or college upon the successful completion of a course of study.

One of the two main periods into which a school or academic year is divided.

A fixed period of time during which something lasts or is intended to last, such as a school session, a period of office, or a prison sentence.

A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, or situation.

A specific degree, amount, or intensity of something.

An amount of money given to a student by an organization, university, or government to help pay for their education.

A sum of money paid for instruction at a school, college, or university.

The study of numbers, shapes, and patterns; short for mathematics.

The study of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment, often as a school subject.

The branch of science concerned with the study of the properties and interactions of space, time, matter and energy.

The branch of science that studies the structure and properties of substances and how they react with one another.

The scientific study of life and living organisms.

The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.

The scientific study of the earth's surface, physical features, divisions, climate, products, and population.

The collected creative writing of a nation, people, group, or culture, such as novels, plays, and poetry.

A period of time in which a person is taught about a subject or how to do something.

A list or chart showing the times at which events, such as classes or transport arrivals and departures, are planned to occur.

A rest or pause, usually from work or an activity.

A short break from work or study, often for rest or recreation.

Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class.

A piece of work or a project given to students to be done at home or in class.

A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.

A specific activity or task designed to practice, develop, or test a skill.

A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

Short for examination; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill.

An examination of knowledge or ability, often given in school or university.

A short, informal test given to students to measure their understanding of a specific topic.

A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or a reply.

A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.

An act, decision, or judgement that is misguided, wrong, or incorrect.

A score or grade given for academic work or an exam.

Performance on a test or other evaluation, expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score.

Critical assessment of a process, activity, or result, often provided to help improve performance.

To acquire knowledge or skill in a subject or activity through study, experience, or being taught.

To learn about a subject, usually at school or university.

To give lessons or instructions to someone; to help someone learn a skill or subject.

To repeat an activity or exercise regularly in order to improve or maintain one's skill.

To look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words or symbols.

To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

To write or say the letters that form a word or part of a word.

To make the sound of a word or letter with your voice.

To use one's ears to hear sound intentionally; to pay attention to a sound.

To make something clear or easy to understand by giving more details or information.

To know the meaning of something; to comprehend or grasp the significance of words, actions, or things.

To bring a past event, person, or piece of information back into one's mind.

To be unable to remember a fact, information, or past event.

To change spoken words or written text from one language into another.

To study information again, especially to prepare for an exam.

To fully learn something so that it is stored in the memory; to learn by heart.

To violate rules in order to gain, or attempt to gain, an unfair advantage in a situation.

To choose not to attend a specific event, such as a class or meeting.

To be successful in an examination, test, or inspection.

To not pass a test, exam, or course.

To successfully complete an academic degree, course of training, or high school education.

Not easy to do, understand, or deal with; requiring much effort or skill.

Requiring little skill, effort, or thought; not difficult.

Not present in a place where one is expected to be.

Free from error; true; accurate.

Incorrect or untrue; not agreeing with facts or reality.

Expecting people to obey rules or to do exactly what you say.

Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.

Unwilling to do work or make an effort.

Feeling tired, unhappy, or restless because one has lost interest or has nothing to do.

Unable to think clearly or understand what is happening or what is being said.

Feeling worry, fear, or anxiety about something that might happen.

Suffering from mental, emotional, or physical tension.