School Life Words

Words for lessons, exams and everyday life at school. · 16 words · CEFR B1

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1teacher 🧑‍🏫nounA1a person whose job is to help students learn
Our teacher gave us extra homework today.
2timetable 📅nounB1a list that shows when your classes happen
Check the timetable for tomorrow's lessons.
3homework 📝nounA1work that teachers give you to do at home
I finished my homework before dinner.
4exam 📋nounA2an important test of what you have learned
She is nervous about the maths exam.
5grade 🏅nounB1a mark that shows how well you did
He got a high grade in science.
6classroom 🏫nounA1a room in a school where a lesson happens
There are twenty desks in our classroom.
7science 🔬nounA2the study of the world using tests and experiments
We learned about plants in science class.
8dictionary 🔤nounA2a book that explains the meaning of words
Look up the new word in a dictionary.
9notebook 📓nounA1a book of empty pages for writing notes
Write the rules in your notebook.
10pen 🖊️nounA1a tool that you use to write with ink
Can I borrow a pen, please?
11ruler 📏nounA2a straight tool for measuring or drawing lines
Use a ruler to draw the line.
12calculator 🧮nounA2a small machine that does maths for you
You may use a calculator in the test.
13library 🏛️nounA2a quiet place with many books to read or borrow
She studies in the library after school.
14uniform 👕nounB1special clothes that students wear at school
All students must wear the blue uniform.
15locker 🔒nounB1a small cupboard with a key for your things
I left my coat in the locker.
16quiz ❓nounA2a short informal test of knowledge
The teacher started the lesson with a quick quiz.

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