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[B1 Level] School and Education – English vocabulary

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49 English words with meanings: student, teacher, classroom, lesson, homework… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

Part of the learning path: B1–B2 Everyday English

Word list

  1. student /'stju:dənt/ (noun) — a person who learns
    Example: She is a hardworking student.
    Synonyms: pupil, learner, scholar
  2. teacher /'ti:tʃər/ (noun) — a person who teaches
    Example: The teacher explains the lesson clearly.
    Synonyms: instructor, educator, tutor
  3. classroom /'klɑ:sru:m/ (noun) — a room where students learn
    Example: Our classroom is bright and clean.
    Synonyms: lecture room, study room
  4. lesson /'lesn/ (noun) — a class or a unit of teaching
    Example: Today's lesson is about history.
    Synonyms: class, session, tutorial
  5. homework /'həʊmwɜ:k/ (noun) — work students do at home
    Example: I finished my homework last night.
    Synonyms: assignment, practice, exercise
  6. exam /ɪɡ'zæm/ (noun) — a test
    Example: The final exam will be next week.
    Synonyms: test, assessment
  7. subject /'sʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun) — a school topic
    Example: Math is my favorite subject.
    Synonyms: course, discipline, field
  8. grade /ɡreɪd/ (noun) — a score or a class
    Example: She got a high grade in English.
    Synonyms: score, mark, level
  9. university /,ju:nɪ'vɜ:səti/ (noun) — a school for adults after high school
    Example: He studies at a famous university.
    Synonyms: college, institution
  10. elementary school /,elɪ'mentəri sku:l/ (noun) — a school for young children
    Example: My son goes to elementary school now.
    Synonyms: primary school
  11. high school /'haɪ sku:l/ (noun) — a school for teenagers after middle school
    Example: She graduated from high school last year.
    Synonyms: secondary school
  12. principal /'prɪnsəpl/ (noun) — the head of a school
    Example: The principal gave a speech at the ceremony.
    Synonyms: headmaster, director
  13. lecture /'lektʃər/ (noun) — a talk to teach; to teach by talking
    Example: The lecture was very interesting.
    Synonyms: talk, presentation, session
  14. library /'laɪbrəri/ (noun) — a place to read or borrow books
    Example: We often study in the library.
    Synonyms: bookroom
  15. notebook /'nəʊtbʊk/ (noun) — a book for writing notes
    Example: She wrote notes in her notebook.
    Synonyms: journal, pad
  16. blackboard /'blækbɔ:d/ (noun) — a board to write on in class
    Example: The teacher wrote on the blackboard.
    Synonyms: chalkboard
  17. chalk /tʃɔ:k/ (noun) — white sticks used to write on a board
    Example: He used chalk to draw a circle.
  18. desk /desk/ (noun) — a table for studying
    Example: Each student has a desk.
    Synonyms: table, workspace
  19. chair /tʃeər/ (noun) — a place to sit
    Example: Put your bag under the chair.
  20. schedule /'ʃedju:l/ (noun) — a plan of class times
    Example: Our class schedule is very busy.
    Synonyms: timetable, program
  21. assignment /ə'saɪnmənt/ (noun) — a task to do
    Example: We submitted our assignment on time.
    Synonyms: task, project, homework
  22. report /rɪ'pɔ:t/ (noun) — a written report
    Example: She wrote a report on pollution.
    Synonyms: paper, account
  23. presentation /,prezən'teɪʃn/ (noun) — a talk in front of others
    Example: We did a group presentation today.
    Synonyms: speech, lecture, show
  24. knowledge /'nɒlɪdʒ/ (noun) — what you know
    Example: Reading helps us gain knowledge.
    Synonyms: understanding, awareness, wisdom
  25. education /,edʒu'keɪʃn/ (noun) — teaching and learning
    Example: Education is important for everyone.
    Synonyms: teaching, learning, instruction
  26. learning /'lɜ:nɪŋ/ (noun) — the act of learning
    Example: Learning languages can be fun.
    Synonyms: study, training
  27. revision /rɪ'vɪʒn/ (noun) — study again
    Example: I did a lot of revision before the test.
    Synonyms: review, study
  28. practice /'præktɪs/ (noun) — do again to get better
    Example: Practice makes perfect.
    Synonyms: exercise, training
  29. skill /skɪl/ (noun) — ability to do something
    Example: Communication skill is very important.
    Synonyms: ability, competence
  30. education system /,edʒu'keɪʃn 'sɪstəm/ (noun) — how schools are organized
    Example: Our education system is improving.

…and 19 more words in this set.

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