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School Vocabulary in English

Video - Learn school vocabulary

Watch a video from "The English Minute" that teaches you the names of classroom objects in English. Follow our "The English Minute" YouTube Channel and learn English in just a few minutes with our short video lessons.

 

School vocabulary pronunciation

Click on the word to hear its pronunciation and repeat it.

pencil       pen
marker       eraser
board       paper
book       notebook
ruler       trash can
scissors       stapler
pencil sharpener       tape
desk       table
chair       computer
clock      

*Other words for trash cans are garbage can and waste basket

 

 

Exercise - Classroom objects

Select the name of the object.

1.
   

    pen

 

2.
   

    book

 

3.
   

    eraser

 

4.
   

    scissors

 

5.
   

    ruler

 

6.
   

    desk

 

7.
   

    notebook

 

8.
   

    pencil

 

9.
   

    stapler

 

10.
     

    tape

 

11.
     

    pencil sharpener

 

12.
     

    clock

 

13.
     

    board

 

14.
     

    trash can

 

 

School Subjects in English

math (mathematics)
the study of numbers, shapes, and patterns
science
the study of the world around us, like plants, animals, and energy
geography
the study of the Earth, places, and maps
physical education (PE)
exercise and sports at school to keep you healthy
English
the study of the English language, reading, and writing
history
the study of past events and people
art
the study of drawing, painting, and creating things

Practice
Select the school subject that the teacher is talking about.

1.  
Teacher - What is 2 + 2?
Students - Four!


2.
Teacher - Pencil is spelled P - E - N - C - I - L.


3.
Teacher - Columbus sailed for the Americas in the year 1492.


4. 
Teacher - Students, paint a flower.


5. 
Teacher - What is the capital of the United States?
Students - It's Washington DC!


6.
Teacher - Exercise!  Exercise!


 

Titles in English

Mr. (Mister)
a title used before a man’s last name
Mrs. (Misses)
a title used before a married woman’s last name
Miss
a title used before an unmarried woman’s last name
Ms.
a title used before a woman’s last name that doesn't indicate if she is married or not*

*Ms. (pronounced "Miz") is a title for women that, like Mr. for men, does not indicate marital status. Many women prefer to use this more modern title, especially in the workplace.

 

More Practice with School Vocabulary

Label objects in your classroom or home with sticky notes to help you remember their names in English.

etiqueta

 

Next
The articles “a” and “an”
How to form plurals

 

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