At School

82 words and phrases from verified school dialogues and authoritative education materials.

Study materials

WordTranslationTranscription
schoolA place where children receive regular education.skˈuɫ
classroomA room where a class has lessons.klˈæsrum
teacherA person who teaches students at school.tˈitʃɝ
studentA person who studies at a school.stˈudʌnt
classmateA student who is in your class.klˈæsmeɪt
deskA table used by a student in class.dˈɛsk
chairA seat for one person in class.tʃˈɛr
blackboardA dark board written on with chalk.blˈækbɔrd
bookA set of printed pages used for reading.bˈʊk
notebookA small book of blank writing pages.nˈoʊtbʊk
backpackA bag carried on your back.bˈækpæk
pencilA writing tool with a graphite centre.pˈɛnsəl
penA tool that writes using ink.pˈɛn
eraserA small object used to remove pencil marks.ɪrˈeɪsɝ
rulerA straight tool for measuring and drawing lines.rˈuɫɝ
scissorsA cutting tool with two metal blades.sˈɪzɝz
glueA substance used to stick materials together.glˈu
pencil caseA small container for pens and pencils.
lockerA lockable school cupboard for personal belongings.lˈɑkɝ
libraryA place where books can be read or borrowed.lˈaɪbrɛri
gymA large room used for physical exercise.dʒˈɪm
cafeteriaA school dining area where meals are served.kæfətˈɪriə
playgroundAn outdoor area where students play.plˈeɪgraʊnd
nurse's officeThe school room where an unwell student gets help.
school busA bus that carries students to and from school.
subjectAn area of knowledge studied at school.sˈʌbdʒɛkt
mathsThe school subject involving numbers and calculations.mˈæθs
scienceThe study of the natural and physical world.sˈaɪəns
EnglishThe subject that studies the English language.ˈɪŋglɪʃ
artThe subject involving drawing and creative work.ˈɑrt
physical educationThe school subject involving exercise and sport.
homeworkSchool work that students complete outside class.hˈoʊmwɝk
testA set of questions used to check knowledge.tˈɛst
gradeA mark showing the quality of school work.grˈeɪd
recessA break between lessons for students.rˈiˌsɛs
timetableA plan showing when school lessons happen.tˈaɪmˌteɪbəl