The School

School is an important part of daily life, and knowing school-related vocabulary helps in conversations about education, schedules, and activities. In this post, we’ll explore common school-related words with examples and practical exercises to improve your English skills!

School Places and Objects

1. School Places

• Classroom – A room where students learn 
• Library – A place with books 
• Cafeteria – A place where students eat lunch 
• Playground – An outdoor area for playing 
• Hallway – A long space that connects rooms 

Example Sentence:

• I borrow books from the library every week.

2. School Objects

• Desk – A table where students sit
• Chair – A seat for students
• Blackboard / Whiteboard – A surface for writing with chalk or markers
• Notebook – A book for writing notes 
• Pencil / Pen – Used for writing 

Example Sentence:

• I write my notes in a notebook.

People at School

• Teacher – A person who teaches students
• Student – A person who learns in a school
• Principal – The head of the school
• Janitor – A person who cleans the school
• Librarian – A person who manages the library

Example Sentence:

• The teacher explains the lesson clearly.

School Subjects

• Math – Studying numbers and calculations 
• Science – Learning about nature and experiments 
• English – Learning grammar, vocabulary, and reading 
• History – Learning about past events 
• Art – Drawing, painting, and creating 
• Physical Education (PE) – Sports and exercises 

Example Sentence:

• My favorite subject is science because I love experiments.

Practical Exercises

 Match the Words with the Picture

Match the school object with the correct picture:

1.  (a) Blackboard
2. (b) Pen
3. (c) School
4. (d) Backpack

(Answers: 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d)

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct school word:

1. The teacher writes on the _______.
2. I put my books in my _______.
3. We eat lunch in the _______.
4. The librarian works in the _______.

(Answers: 1. blackboard/whiteboard, 2. backpack, 3. cafeteria, 4. library)

Describe Your School

Write a short paragraph describing your school. Use school vocabulary.

Example:

• "My school has a big playground and a large library. My favorite place is the classroom, where I learn new things every day."

School vocabulary is useful for daily conversations and understanding classroom instructions. Try using these words and phrases in your learning!

What is your favorite school subject? Tell me in the comments!