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Education

Building the Language of Learning: Helping Students Succeed in School

For students, school isn’t just a place to learn English; it’s also where they use English to learn everything else. That’s why education vocabulary plays such a key role in helping students feel confident, prepared, and included in academic environments.

This vocabulary supports students as they navigate the real routines of school life. Whether they’re completing an assignment, preparing for an exam, or attending a lecture, they need to understand the terms that surround them every day. Words like subject, curriculum, classroom, and teacher form the backbone of school-related conversations and instructions.

Equipping learners with words such as homework, quiz, test, and grade helps them follow directions, track their progress, and talk about their performance. These are practical, high-frequency terms that appear in nearly every classroom context, from daily announcements to report cards.

The set also introduces vocabulary that supports higher-order learning. Terms like discussion, research, essay, and undertaking allow students to describe more complex academic tasks. Understanding these words empowers learners to engage more fully in collaborative projects, presentations, and written work. It also sets them up for success in environments where independent thinking and expression are valued.

And let’s not forget the school community. With terms such as student, teacher, principal, administrator, and counselor, students gain the language they need to understand who does what in their learning environment and where to go for help.

Education is more than a topic; it’s the context where so much language is learned and practiced. By giving students the words to describe their learning journey, we help them take ownership of it.

Now is the perfect time to save this pack which supports everyday communication, boosts academic readiness, and helps students feel like they belong in the classroom from day one.

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26TeacherNounA person who helps students learn.The teacher explained the new words clearly.
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26StudentNounA person who goes to school to learn.Each student had a book on their desk.
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26ClassmateNounA person who is in the same class as you.He sat next to his classmate during math.
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26SpeakerNounA device that plays music or sound out loud.She turned on the speaker to listen to music.
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26TutorNounA person who teaches one student or a small group.The tutor helped him with English homework.
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26PrincipalNounThe person in charge of a school.The principal spoke to the students in the assembly.
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26PeerNounA person who is the same age or level as you.She worked on the project with her peers.
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26CounselorNounA person who gives advice and support.The school counselor talked to the students about their problems.
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26AdministratorNounA person who manages a school or program.The administrator helped organize the school event.
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27PCNounA personal computer used for school or work.They use a PC to write and read online.
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27PenNounA tool used for writing with ink.He wrote the answers with a blue pen.
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27DeskNounA flat table used for reading, writing, or studying.He sat at his desk and opened his book.
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27SeatNounA place to sit.She chose a seat near the front of the class.
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27GlueNounA sticky substance used to join things.We used glue to make a paper flower.
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27TapeNounA sticky strip used to hold things together.He used tape to fix the broken paper.
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27RulerNounA flat, straight tool used to measure length or draw straight lines.He used a ruler to draw a box.
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27SheetNounA single piece of paper.He wrote his name on a blank sheet.
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27EraserNounA small rubber tool used to remove pencil marks.She used an eraser to fix the spelling mistake.
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27PencilNounA thin stick with a grey tip used for writing or drawing.She drew a cat with her pencil.
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27NotebookNounA book of blank or lined pages used for writing notes.She wrote the new words in her notebook.
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27TextbookNounA book students use to learn a subject.We read chapter one in the science textbook.
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27ScissorsNounA tool with two blades used to cut.She used scissors to cut out shapes.
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27SharpenerNounA small tool that makes pencils sharp.The pencil was dull, so I used a sharpener.
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27DictionaryNounA book that tells the meaning of words.She checked the dictionary to learn the word.
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27MarkerNounA pen used to write on a whiteboard.The teacher used a black marker to write notes.
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27CopierNounA machine that makes paper copies of documents.The teacher made copies of the worksheet with the copier.
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27StaplerNounA small device used to fasten sheets of paper together with metal staples.He used a stapler to attach the pages.
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27ChalkboardNounA dark board used for writing with chalk.She wrote the message on the chalkboard.
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27CalculatorNounA small device that helps you do math.We used a calculator to check our answers.
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27StationeryNounThings used for writing or school work.I bought some new stationery for class.
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27GlobeNounA round model of the Earth.The globe helped the students see where the countries are.
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27BinderNounA cover that holds loose sheets of paper.She keeps all her notes in a binder.
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27HighlighterNounA bright pen used to mark important text.She used a yellow highlighter to mark new words.
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27AtlasNounA book with maps of countries and places.The students used an atlas to learn about the world.
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27Post-it NotesNounSmall sticky papers used to write short messages.She used post-it notes to remember her homework.
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28SubjectNounA topic you study in school.English is her favorite subject.
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28ActivityNounSomething people do for fun or learning.The students did a group activity in class.
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28ClassroomNounA room where students learn.The students returned to the classroom after recess.
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28WorkbookNounA book with questions and exercises for students.I finished the grammar page in my workbook.
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28LectureNounA talk given to teach a topic, especially at school or university.We listened to a lecture about space travel.
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28AcademicAdjectiveAbout school, learning, or study.She won an award for her academic work.
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28HandoutsNounPapers given to students with lesson notes or exercises.The teacher gave handouts with grammar tips.
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28WhiteboardNounA white board used for writing with markers.He wrote today’s lesson on the whiteboard.
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28Lesson PlanNounA teacher’s guide for what to teach in a class.She made a lesson plan for the next day.
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28Lecture HallNounA large room where students listen to a teacher.There were over 100 students in the lecture hall.
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28PodiumNounA small raised platform for speaking to an audience.The student gave her speech from the podium.
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28SeminarNounA small class where students talk about a subject.They joined a seminar on world history.
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28WorkshopNounA class where people learn by doing activities.We joined a workshop to learn photography.
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28TutorialNounA lesson given to one student or a small group.The tutorial helped her understand the new topic.
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28CurriculumNounAll the subjects taught in a school or course.The school changed its curriculum last year.
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28Reference BookNounA book you use to find facts or information.He looked in a reference book to learn more.
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28Resource CenterNounA place at school where you can find help or materials.She went to the resource center to get a book.
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29TestNounA set of questions to check learning.We took a test on new vocabulary.
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29HomeworkNounSchoolwork done at home.They finished their homework after dinner.
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29ExamNounA formal test of knowledge or skills.She studied hard for her final exam.
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29QuizNounA short test to check understanding.We had a quiz on yesterday’s lesson.
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29GradeNounA number or letter showing how well someone did in school.He was proud of his good grade in math.
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29DisplayNounA way to show or present something.We made a display about animals for class.
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29DiagramNounA simple picture that shows how something works or looks.The teacher showed a diagram of the solar system.
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29ScheduleNounA plan that shows what you will do and when.My school schedule starts at 8 a.m.
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29AssignmentNounWork given to a student to do.We had to finish our assignment before Monday.
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29Test PapersNounSheets with questions for students to answer.The students wrote their answers on the test papers.
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29EssayNounA short written piece about one topic.I wrote an essay about my favorite place.
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29Report CardNounA paper showing a student’s grades and school progress.She was proud when she got her report card.
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29GradebookNounA teacher's book or file that shows student scores.The teacher added our test scores to the gradebook.
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29TranscriptNounA record that shows a student’s grades and courses.He sent his transcript to apply for college.
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29AssessmentNounA test or check to see what you know.The final assessment was a writing task.
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30LearnVerbTo get knowledge or a new skill.She learns English by practicing every day.
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30MendVerbTo fix something that is broken.He learned how to mend his torn shirt.
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30SeparateVerbTo divide something into parts.We separated the class into two groups.
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30PreparationNounThings you do to get ready.Good preparation helps before a test.
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30ReviewNounPractice or checking of something learned.We had a review before the big test.
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30OpinionNounWhat someone thinks or believes.He gave his opinion about the story.
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30DiscussionNounTalking about something to share ideas.We had a discussion about the story.
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30Group WorkNounA task done together with others in a group.Group work helps students learn to share ideas.
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30ResearchNounThe careful study of a topic to learn more.She did research for her science paper.
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30ExecutionNounThe way something is done or completed.Good execution made the group project successful.
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30EnrollmentNounJoining a school or course officially.Enrollment for new students begins next week.
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30UndertakingNounA difficult or serious task someone agrees to do.Building the science project was a big undertaking.
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213RecessNounBreak time at school for rest or play.The children ran outside when recess started.
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213Stay HomeVerbTo stay in your house and not go out outside.On rainy days, I like to stay home.
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213GraduationNounThe event when a student finishes school or a program.Her family came to watch her graduation.
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213Field TripNounA visit made by students to learn outside school.We went on a field trip to the science museum.
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213ParticipationNounJoining in an activity.Class participation helps students learn better.
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213TermNounA part of the school year.The school term begins in September.
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213Extra-curricularAdjectiveNot part of regular school lessons, but done at school.She joined an extra-curricular music club after school.
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214LabNounA room where students do science experiments.They mixed chemicals in the school lab.
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214FlaskNounA glass container with a narrow top used in science.She carefully poured liquid into the flask.
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214MagnetNounAn object that pulls some metal things toward it.He used a magnet to pick up paper clips.
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214Lab CoatNounA long white jacket worn in science to keep clothes clean.He wore a lab coat during the experiment.
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214TheoryNounAn idea used to explain something.They learned about the theory of gravity in science class.
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214BeakerNounA glass container used to mix or heat liquids in science.The teacher poured water into the beaker.
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214ObjectiveNounSomething you try to do or achieve.The main objective is to improve writing.
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214ProjectorNounA machine that shows images, videos, or slides on a wall or screen.The teacher used a projector to show the video.
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214Desk LampNounA small light on a desk for reading or writing.The desk lamp helps him study at night.
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214Test TubeNounA small glass tube used in science to hold or mix things.She put the red liquid into the test tube.
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214MicroscopeNounA tool that makes small things look bigger.They used a microscope to see the cells.
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214Lab EquipmentNounTools used in science experiments.Students used lab equipment to test the water.
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214Safety GogglesNounProtective glasses worn to shield the eyes from dust, sparks, and debris.Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes.
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214Experiment KitNounA box with tools for doing science activities.They used the experiment kit to mix colors.
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