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School Vocabulary

English words for school life — actions, people, places, supplies, and subjects — each with a clear definition.

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  • Actions at School
  • ask – to say something so you can get information
  • answer – to reply to a question
  • listen – to pay attention to sounds or someone speaking
  • read – to look at and understand words or symbols
  • write – to put words or symbols on paper with a pen or pencil
  • spell – to say or write the letters of a word in order
  • type – to write using a keyboard
  • point – to use your finger to show something
  • say – to use your voice to speak
  • watch – to look at something carefully
  • study – to learn about a subject
  • draw – to make a picture with a pen, pencil, or crayon
  • count – to find out the number of things
  • People at School
  • student – a person who goes to school to learn
  • teacher – a person who helps students learn
  • principal – the head of a school
  • librarian – a person who works in the library and helps with books
  • janitor – a person who cleans and takes care of the school building
  • classmate – another student in your class
  • assistant – a person who helps a teacher or other staff
  • counselor – a person at school who gives advice and helps students
  • coach – a person who teaches sports or physical education
  • nurse – a person who cares for sick or injured students at school
  • secretary – a person who does office work in a school
  • guard – a person who keeps the school safe
  • Places in School
  • school – a place where students go to learn
  • classroom – a room where lessons are taught
  • library – a room or building with books to read or borrow
  • cafeteria – a place in a school where you eat meals
  • office – a room where the principal and staff work
  • hallway – a long passage that connects rooms
  • bathroom – a room with a toilet and sink
  • playground – an area outside for children to play
  • gym – a large room for exercise and sports
  • laboratory/lab – a room for science experiments
  • auditorium – a large room for meetings or shows
  • locker – a small cabinet for students to keep their things
  • stairs – steps used to go up and down floors
  • entrance – the main way into a building
  • parking lot – a place to park cars near school
  • nurse’s office – a room where students go if they feel sick
  • School Supplies & Furniture
  • book – a set of written or printed pages fastened together
  • notebook – a book of blank or lined pages for writing
  • paper – thin material to write or draw on
  • pencil – a thin stick of graphite for writing or drawing
  • pen – a tool for writing with ink
  • eraser – a small piece of rubber for removing pencil marks
  • ruler – a tool for measuring or drawing straight lines
  • crayon – a colored stick for drawing
  • marker – a pen with colored ink for writing or drawing
  • highlighter – a pen for marking important words
  • folder – a cover to hold loose papers
  • backpack – a bag carried on your back for books and supplies
  • desk – a piece of furniture for writing or working
  • chair – a seat for one person
  • table – a flat surface with legs, used for work or eating
  • board – a large surface in the classroom for writing
  • chalk – a stick used to write on a board
  • glue – a sticky substance for joining things together
  • scissors – a tool for cutting paper
  • calculator – a small machine for math calculations
  • computer – an electronic device for work or study
  • projector – a machine that shows pictures or video on a screen
  • clock – a device that shows the time
  • School Subjects
  • math – the study of numbers and shapes
  • science – the study of the natural world
  • reading – learning and understanding written words
  • writing – putting thoughts or information into words on paper
  • English – the study of the English language
  • history – the study of past events
  • geography – the study of the earth and its features
  • art – creating drawings, paintings, or other works
  • music – learning about or playing musical instruments or singing
  • physical education / PE – exercise and sports in school
  • computer science – learning about computers and programming
  • foreign language – studying a language that is not your own
  • social studies – learning about people and societies
  • literature – studying stories, poems, and books
  • biology – the study of living things
  • chemistry – the study of matter and its changes
  • physics – the study of matter, energy, and movement
  • health – learning about how to take care of your body
  • civics – the study of rights and duties of citizens
  • economics – the study of money and resources
  • drama – acting in plays or theater
  • technology – learning about machines and tools