Words for lessons, exams and everyday life at school. · 16 words · CEFR B1
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| # | Word | POS | Level | Definition & example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | teacher 🧑🏫 | noun | A1 | a person whose job is to help students learn Our teacher gave us extra homework today. |
| 2 | timetable 📅 | noun | B1 | a list that shows when your classes happen Check the timetable for tomorrow's lessons. |
| 3 | homework 📝 | noun | A1 | work that teachers give you to do at home I finished my homework before dinner. |
| 4 | exam 📋 | noun | A2 | an important test of what you have learned She is nervous about the maths exam. |
| 5 | grade 🏅 | noun | B1 | a mark that shows how well you did He got a high grade in science. |
| 6 | classroom 🏫 | noun | A1 | a room in a school where a lesson happens There are twenty desks in our classroom. |
| 7 | science 🔬 | noun | A2 | the study of the world using tests and experiments We learned about plants in science class. |
| 8 | dictionary 🔤 | noun | A2 | a book that explains the meaning of words Look up the new word in a dictionary. |
| 9 | notebook 📓 | noun | A1 | a book of empty pages for writing notes Write the rules in your notebook. |
| 10 | pen 🖊️ | noun | A1 | a tool that you use to write with ink Can I borrow a pen, please? |
| 11 | ruler 📏 | noun | A2 | a straight tool for measuring or drawing lines Use a ruler to draw the line. |
| 12 | calculator 🧮 | noun | A2 | a small machine that does maths for you You may use a calculator in the test. |
| 13 | library 🏛️ | noun | A2 | a quiet place with many books to read or borrow She studies in the library after school. |
| 14 | uniform 👕 | noun | B1 | special clothes that students wear at school All students must wear the blue uniform. |
| 15 | locker 🔒 | noun | B1 | a small cupboard with a key for your things I left my coat in the locker. |
| 16 | quiz ❓ | noun | A2 | a short informal test of knowledge The teacher started the lesson with a quick quiz. |
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