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School & Learning in English · A2

60 English words and phrases for school & learning, at A2 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. subject
    subject

    Math is my favorite subject.

    Math is my favorite subject.

  2. math
    math

    Math is my hardest subject.

    Math is my hardest subject.

  3. science
    science

    We did an experiment in science class.

    We did an experiment in science class.

  4. history
    history

    We're studying ancient history this term.

    We're studying ancient history this term.

  5. geography
    geography

    Geography class covers maps and countries.

    Geography class covers maps and countries.

  6. art
    art

    I love drawing in art class.

    I love drawing in art class.

  7. homework
    homework

    I finished my homework early.

    I finished my homework early.

  8. exam
    exam

    The exam was easier than I expected.

    The exam was easier than I expected.

  9. practice
    practice

    Practice English a little every day.

    Practice English a little every day.

  10. mistake
    mistake

    Don't be afraid of making mistakes.

    Don't be afraid of making mistakes.

  11. learn
    learn

    Children learn languages quickly.

    Children learn languages quickly.

  12. grade
    grade

    He got a good grade in science.

    He got a good grade in science.

  13. textbook
    textbook

    Open your textbook to chapter two.

    Open your textbook to chapter two.

  14. dictionary
    dictionary

    Look it up in the dictionary.

    Look it up in the dictionary.

  15. alphabet
    alphabet

    Children learn the alphabet first.

    Children learn the alphabet first.

  16. spell
    spell

    Can you spell your name for me?

    Can you spell your name for me?

  17. report card
    report card

    My report card comes home on Friday.

    My report card comes home on Friday.

  18. semester
    semester

    This semester is almost over.

    This semester is almost over.

  19. university
    university

    She studies law at university.

    She studies law at university.

  20. tutor
    tutor

    A tutor helps me with math.

    A tutor helps me with math.

  21. substitute teacher
    substitute teacher

    We have a substitute teacher today.

    We have a substitute teacher today.

  22. gym
    gym

    We have gym class on Mondays.

    We have gym class on Mondays.

  23. lab
    lab

    We wore goggles in the science lab.

    We wore goggles in the science lab.

  24. cafeteria
    cafeteria

    We eat lunch in the cafeteria.

    We eat lunch in the cafeteria.

  25. hallway
    hallway

    Please walk quietly in the hallway.

    Please walk quietly in the hallway.

  26. bell
    bell

    The bell rang for the next class.

    The bell rang for the next class.

  27. holiday
    holiday

    School is closed for the holiday.

    School is closed for the holiday.

  28. vacation
    vacation

    I can't wait for summer vacation.

    I can't wait for summer vacation.

  29. field trip
    field trip

    Our class is going on a field trip to the zoo.

    Our class is going on a field trip to the zoo.

  30. register
    register

    You need to register for next semester's classes.

    You need to register for next semester's classes.

  31. What did you learn today?
    What did you learn today?
  32. I have a test tomorrow.
    I have a test tomorrow.
  33. Please speak more loudly.
    Please speak more loudly.
  34. How do you spell that?
    How do you spell that?
  35. I got a perfect score!
    I got a perfect score!
  36. The test covers chapters one to three.
    The test covers chapters one to three.
  37. Study hard for the finals.
    Study hard for the finals.
  38. I have gym class after lunch.
    I have gym class after lunch.
  39. We're going on a field trip next week.
    We're going on a field trip next week.
  40. My favorite subject is science.
    My favorite subject is science.
  41. The teacher gave us a lot of homework.
    The teacher gave us a lot of homework.
  42. I need a new notebook for math.
    I need a new notebook for math.
  43. What time does school end today?
    What time does school end today?
  44. I sit in the front row.
    I sit in the front row.
  45. Our substitute teacher was very nice.
    Our substitute teacher was very nice.
  46. I left my textbook at home.
    I left my textbook at home.
  47. Can you help me with this problem?
    Can you help me with this problem?
  48. We have a spelling test on Friday.
    We have a spelling test on Friday.
  49. The cafeteria serves pizza on Fridays.
    The cafeteria serves pizza on Fridays.
  50. I joined the art club this year.
    I joined the art club this year.
  51. My report card comes out next month.
    My report card comes out next month.
  52. We're studying geography this semester.
    We're studying geography this semester.
  53. Summer vacation starts in two weeks.
    Summer vacation starts in two weeks.
  54. She sits next to me in history class.
    She sits next to me in history class.
  55. The teacher explained it twice.
    The teacher explained it twice.
  56. I need to check my class schedule.
    I need to check my class schedule.
  57. He was absent from school yesterday.
    He was absent from school yesterday.
  58. Our class went to the science lab.
    Our class went to the science lab.
  59. I forgot to bring my gym clothes.
    I forgot to bring my gym clothes.
  60. We start a new chapter tomorrow.
    We start a new chapter tomorrow.

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