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School & Learning in English · A1

60 English words and phrases for school & learning, at A1 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. student
    student

    She is a good student.

    She is a good student.

  2. teacher
    teacher

    Our teacher is kind.

    Our teacher is kind.

  3. principal
    principal

    The principal visited our class.

    The principal visited our class.

  4. classmate
    classmate

    He is my classmate.

    He is my classmate.

  5. classroom
    classroom

    Our classroom is on the second floor.

    Our classroom is on the second floor.

  6. chair
    chair

    Please sit in your chair.

    Please sit in your chair.

  7. blackboard
    blackboard

    The answer is on the blackboard.

    The answer is on the blackboard.

  8. locker
    locker

    I keep my books in my locker.

    I keep my books in my locker.

  9. playground
    playground

    The kids are on the playground.

    The kids are on the playground.

  10. pen
    pen

    Can I use your pen?

    Can I use your pen?

  11. notebook
    notebook

    Write it in your notebook.

    Write it in your notebook.

  12. ruler
    ruler

    Can I borrow your ruler?

    Can I borrow your ruler?

  13. eraser
    eraser

    I need a new eraser.

    I need a new eraser.

  14. crayon
    crayon

    She colored the sky with a blue crayon.

    She colored the sky with a blue crayon.

  15. chalk
    chalk

    The teacher wrote with white chalk.

    The teacher wrote with white chalk.

  16. scissors
    scissors

    Use the scissors to cut the paper.

    Use the scissors to cut the paper.

  17. glue
    glue

    We used glue for our project.

    We used glue for our project.

  18. paper
    paper

    Write your name on the paper.

    Write your name on the paper.

  19. backpack
    backpack

    I put my books in my backpack.

    I put my books in my backpack.

  20. class
    class

    Class starts at nine.

    Class starts at nine.

  21. study
    study

    I study English every night.

    I study English every night.

  22. read
    read

    I read before bed.

    I read before bed.

  23. write
    write

    Write your name here.

    Write your name here.

  24. question
    question

    Can I ask a question?

    Can I ask a question?

  25. lesson
    lesson

    Today's lesson is about animals.

    Today's lesson is about animals.

  26. quiz
    quiz

    We have a quiz on Friday.

    We have a quiz on Friday.

  27. page
    page

    Turn to page ten.

    Turn to page ten.

  28. lunch
    lunch

    Lunch is at noon.

    Lunch is at noon.

  29. recess
    recess

    We play games during recess.

    We play games during recess.

  30. uniform
    uniform

    I wear a uniform to school.

    I wear a uniform to school.

  31. I go to school by bike.
    I go to school by bike.
  32. Open your books, please.
    Open your books, please.
  33. I like English class.
    I like English class.
  34. Raise your hand if you know.
    Raise your hand if you know.
  35. May I go to the restroom?
    May I go to the restroom?
  36. I forgot my homework.
    I forgot my homework.
  37. What page are we on?
    What page are we on?
  38. Where is my pencil case?
    Where is my pencil case?
  39. Please sit down.
    Please sit down.
  40. Line up at the door.
    Line up at the door.
  41. It's time for lunch.
    It's time for lunch.
  42. Can I borrow a pencil?
    Can I borrow a pencil?
  43. Class starts at nine o'clock.
    Class starts at nine o'clock.
  44. I have art class today.
    I have art class today.
  45. My backpack is so heavy.
    My backpack is so heavy.
  46. Please open your books to page ten.
    Please open your books to page ten.
  47. We have a new student.
    We have a new student.
  48. Our teacher is very kind.
    Our teacher is very kind.
  49. I sit next to Tom.
    I sit next to Tom.
  50. Recess is my favorite time.
    Recess is my favorite time.
  51. Don't run in the hallway.
    Don't run in the hallway.
  52. I lost my eraser.
    I lost my eraser.
  53. Wash your hands before lunch.
    Wash your hands before lunch.
  54. Put your books away, please.
    Put your books away, please.
  55. Stand in a line.
    Stand in a line.
  56. My school starts at eight.
    My school starts at eight.
  57. I really like my classroom.
    I really like my classroom.
  58. Please be quiet in class.
    Please be quiet in class.
  59. Let's go to the playground.
    Let's go to the playground.
  60. The bell is ringing.
    The bell is ringing.

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