School plays a vital role in our daily lives, whether you are a student or a teacher. Being able to talk about different elements of school life is important for everyone involved.
This reference on school vocabulary helps you learn essential words and phrases needed to thrive in an English-speaking school environment. Understanding these terms will make your daily activities at school more manageable and communication with others simpler.
School Vocabulary with 7ESL Video
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List of School Vocabulary
Common School Objects (with IPA – US)
Word
IPA (US)
Desk
/dɛsk/
Chair
/tʃɛr/
Book
/bʊk/
Notebook
/ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/
Pencil case
/ˈpɛn.səl keɪs/
Backpack
/ˈbæk.pæk/
Scissors
/ˈsɪzərz/
Compass
/ˈkʌm.pəs/
Pin
/pɪn/
Clip
/klɪp/
Pencil
/ˈpɛn.səl/
Colored pencil
/ˈkʌl.ərd ˈpɛn.səl/
Pencil sharpener
/ˈpɛn.səl ˈʃɑr.pə.nər/
Stapler
/ˈsteɪ.plər/
Calculator
/ˈkæl.kjəˌleɪ.tər/
Ballpoint pen
/ˈbɔl.pɔɪnt pɛn/
Highlighter
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪ.tər/
Eraser
/ɪˈreɪ.sər/
Tape
/teɪp/
Paint
/peɪnt/
Palette
/ˈpæl.ɪt/
Paintbrush
/ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃ/
Protractor
/prəˈtræk.tər/
Triangle (set square)
/ˈtraɪˌæŋ.ɡəl/
Ruler
/ˈruː.lər/
Glue
/ɡluː/
Binder
/ˈbaɪn.dər/
Paper
/ˈpeɪ.pər/
File holder
/ˈfaɪl ˌhoʊl.dər/
Map
/mæp/
Magnifying glass
/ˈmæɡ.nəˌfaɪ.ɪŋ ɡlæs/
Clock
/klɑk/
Blackboard
/ˈblækˌbɔrd/
Globe
/ɡloʊb/
Science and Math Equipment
Word
IPA (US)
Beaker
/ˈbiː.kər/
Flask
/flæsk/
Test tube
/ˈtɛst tuːb/
Funnel
/ˈfʌn.əl/
Electronic Devices at School
Word
IPA (US)
Computer
/kəmˈpjuː.tər/
Monitor
/ˈmɑn.ə.tər/
Interactive whiteboard
/ˌɪn.tərˈæk.tɪv ˈwaɪt.bɔrd/
Speaker
/ˈspiː.kər/
Projector
/prəˈdʒɛk.tər/
Air conditioner
/ˈɛr kənˌdɪʃ.ə.nər/
Remote control
/rɪˈmoʊt kənˌtroʊl/
Mouse
/maʊs/
Keyboard
/ˈkiː.bɔrd/
Plug
/plʌɡ/
Electronic dictionary
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑn.ɪk ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛr.i/
Fan
/fæn/
List of School Rooms and Places
Place
IPA (US)
Schoolyard
/ˈskuːl.jɑrd/
Principal’s office
/ˈprɪn.sə.pəlz ˈɔf.ɪs/
Classroom
/ˈklæsˌruːm/
Music room
/ˈmjuː.zɪk ruːm/
Art room
/ɑrt ruːm/
Computer room
/kəmˈpjuː.tər ruːm/
Library
/ˈlaɪ.brɛr.i/
Locker
/ˈlɑk.ər/
Pool
/puːl/
Baseball field
/ˈbeɪsˌbɔl fiːld/
Playground
/ˈpleɪˌɡraʊnd/
Restroom
/ˈrɛstˌruːm/
List of School Subjects
Subject
IPA (US)
Math
/mæθ/
Art
/ɑrt/
English
/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
Music
/ˈmjuː.zɪk/
History
/ˈhɪs.tər.i/
Science
/ˈsaɪ.əns/
Geography
/dʒiˈɑɡ.rə.fi/
Information technology
/ˌɪn.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən tɛkˈnɑl.ə.dʒi/
Biology
/baɪˈɑl.ə.dʒi/
Drama
/ˈdrɑ.mə/
Swimming
/ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
Physical education
/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl ˌɛdʒ.uˈkeɪ.ʃən/
List of People at School
Person
IPA (US)
Teacher
/ˈtiː.tʃər/
Classmate
/ˈklæsˌmeɪt/
Coach
/koʊtʃ/
Cook
/kʊk/
Janitor
/ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/
Librarian
/laɪˈbrɛr.i.ən/
Principal
/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
Professor
/prəˈfɛs.ər/
Secretary
/ˈsɛk.rəˌtɛr.i/
Student
/ˈstuː.dənt/
Common School Verbs and Collocations
Phrase
IPA (US)
Attend class
/əˈtɛnd klæs/
Do homework
/duː ˈhoʊmˌwɜrk/
Take an exam
/teɪk ən ɪɡˈzæm/
Hand in an assignment
/hænd ɪn ən əˈsaɪn.mənt/
Study for a test
/ˈstʌd.i fər ə tɛst/
Graduate from school
/ˈɡrædʒ.u.eɪt frəm skuːl/
Skip class
/skɪp klæs/
Participate in activities
/pɑrˈtɪs.əˌpeɪt ɪn ækˈtɪv.ə.tiz/
