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Education & Learning

School, university, subjects and the language of studying.

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schoolnounneutral
An institution for educating children, or the building where this happens.
My little brother starts school in September.
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teachernounneutral
A person whose job is to teach, especially in a school.
Our new English teacher is really patient and kind.
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studentnounneutral
A person who is studying, especially at a school, college, or university.
There are about thirty students in my class.
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pupilnounneutralBritish English
A schoolchild, especially a younger one. More common in British English.
The teacher asked each pupil to read a paragraph aloud.
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learnverbneutral
To gain knowledge or a skill through study or experience.
I'm trying to learn how to play the guitar.
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teachverbneutral
To give knowledge or skills to someone.
My grandmother taught me how to bake bread.
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examnounneutral
A formal test of knowledge or ability. Short for 'examination'.
I've got three exams next week and I'm so nervous.
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homeworknounneutral
Schoolwork that students do at home. Uncountable.
Have you finished your maths homework yet?
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classroomnounneutral
A room in a school where lessons take place.
The classroom was decorated with the students' drawings.
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universitynounneutral
An institution of higher education that awards degrees.
She's hoping to go to university next year.
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degreenounneutral
A qualification awarded by a university after completing a course of study.
She has a degree in chemistry.
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lessonnounneutral
A period of teaching on a particular subject.
Our first lesson tomorrow is geography.
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lecturenounneutral
A formal talk on a subject given to students, especially at university.
I almost fell asleep during the morning lecture.
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subjectnounneutral
An area of knowledge studied at school or university.
Maths is my favourite subject at school.
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mathematicsnounneutral
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes. Often shortened to 'maths' (UK) or 'math' (US).
Mathematics was always difficult for me.
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historynounneutral
The study of past events, especially in human affairs.
We're learning about ancient Egypt in history.
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sciencenounneutral
The study of the natural world through observation and experiment.
My favourite class is science because we do experiments.
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geographynounneutral
The study of the Earth's surface, countries, climate, and populations.
In geography we studied rivers and mountains.
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chemistrynounneutral
The scientific study of substances and how they react.
I love chemistry, especially the experiments.
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physicsnounneutral
The scientific study of matter, energy, and forces.
Physics explains why objects fall to the ground.
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textbooknounneutral
A book used for studying a particular subject.
Open your textbooks to page forty-two.
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librarynounneutral
A place where books are kept for reading or borrowing.
I study in the library because it's quiet.
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coursenounneutral
A series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject.
I'm taking a course in photography this summer.
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classnounneutral
A group of students taught together, or a single teaching session.
There are twenty kids in my class.
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passverbneutral
To succeed in an exam or test by reaching the required standard.
I can't believe I passed the chemistry exam!
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failverbneutral
To not succeed in an exam or test.
He failed the test because he didn't study.
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graduateverbneutral
To complete a university or school degree successfully.
She graduated from university last June.
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graduationnounneutral
The ceremony or act of completing a degree.
My whole family came to my graduation.
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diplomanounneutral
A certificate showing that someone has completed a course of study.
He earned a diploma in graphic design.
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certificatenounneutral
An official document proving you have passed a course or exam.
You'll receive a certificate when you finish the course.
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qualificationnounneutral
An official record showing you have completed a course or passed an exam.
This job requires a teaching qualification.
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primary schoolnounneutralBritish English
A school for young children, usually aged 5 to 11 (British English).
My daughter just started primary school.
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secondary schoolnounneutralBritish English
A school for older children, usually aged 11 to 18 (British English).
He's moving up to secondary school this year.
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semesternounneutral
One of two periods that the academic year is divided into.
I'm taking five subjects this semester.
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termnounneutralBritish English
One of the periods the school year is divided into (British English).
We get a long holiday at the end of the summer term.
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assignmentnounneutral
A task or piece of work given to students.
The assignment is due next Monday.
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essaynounneutral
A piece of writing on a particular subject, usually expressing the writer's ideas.
I have to write a 2,000-word essay this weekend.
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projectnounneutral
A detailed piece of work or study on a particular subject.
We're doing a group project about renewable energy.
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presentationnounneutral
A talk in which you describe or explain something to an audience.
I'm so nervous about giving my presentation tomorrow.
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deadlinenounneutral
The latest time or date by which something must be finished.
The deadline for the essay is Friday at noon.
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knowledgenounneutral
Information and understanding gained through learning or experience. Uncountable.
She has an impressive knowledge of ancient history.
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educationnounneutral
The process of teaching and learning, especially in schools and universities.
Everyone has the right to a good education.
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educateverbneutral
To teach someone, especially over a long period at school or university.
The campaign aims to educate people about healthy eating.
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classmatenounneutral
A person who is in the same class as you at school.
One of my old classmates became a famous singer.
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campusnounneutral
The land and buildings of a university or college.
There's a great café on campus.
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laboratorynounneutral
A room equipped for scientific experiments. Often shortened to 'lab'.
We did the experiment in the science laboratory.
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timetablenounneutralBritish English
A plan showing the times of lessons or classes (British English).
According to my timetable, I have history next.
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marknounneutralBritish English
A number or letter showing the quality of a student's work (British English).
I got the highest mark in the class.
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take notesexpressionneutral
To write down important points during a lesson or lecture.
Remember to take good notes during the lecture.
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attendverbneutral
To be present at a lesson, class, or institution.
You have to attend all the lectures to pass.
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bachelor's degreenounneutral
A first university degree, usually taking three or four years.
She has a bachelor's degree in psychology.
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master's degreenounneutral
An advanced university degree taken after a bachelor's degree.
He's doing a master's degree in international law.
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studyverbneutral
To spend time learning about a subject, especially by reading.
I need to study for my biology test tonight.
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gradenounneutral
A mark showing the quality of a student's work; also a year level in American schools.
He got a really good grade on his essay.
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collegenounneutral
An institution for higher or further education; in the US, often means university.
After school he went to college to study engineering.
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professornounneutral
A senior teacher at a university.
The professor explained the theory very clearly.
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biologynounneutral
The scientific study of living things.
We dissected a frog in biology today.
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notebooknounneutral
A book of blank pages for writing notes.
I always carry a notebook to write down ideas.
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testnounneutral
A short assessment of knowledge or ability, usually less formal than an exam.
We have a spelling test every Friday.
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reviseverbBritish English
To study material again before an exam. Common in British English.
I need to revise all weekend for Monday's test.
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high schoolnounneutral
A school for teenagers, especially in American English.
We met in high school and have been friends ever since.
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kindergartennounneutral
A school or class for very young children before they start formal schooling.
My son cried on his first day of kindergarten.
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skillnounneutral
An ability to do something well, gained through training or practice.
Speaking another language is a really useful skill to have.
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tutornounneutral
A teacher who gives private or individual lessons.
My parents hired a tutor to help me with maths.
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lecturernounneutralBritish English
A teacher at a university or college, especially one below the rank of professor.
Our lecturer is really good at explaining difficult ideas.
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principalnounneutral
The head of a school, especially in American English.
The principal called my parents into her office.
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report cardnounAmerican English
An official document showing a student's grades and progress.
I was nervous to show my parents my report card.
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breaknounneutral
A short period of rest between lessons at school.
We play football during the morning break.
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mathnounneutralAmerican English
American English word for the school subject dealing with numbers and shapes; a shortened form of mathematics.
I have a math test tomorrow morning.
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mathsnounneutralBritish English
British English word for the school subject dealing with numbers and shapes; a shortened form of mathematics.
We have double maths on Fridays.
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elementary schoolnounneutralAmerican English
American English term for the school for young children (roughly ages 5–11).
My son started elementary school this year.
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headteachernounneutralBritish English
British English word for the person in charge of a school.
The headteacher spoke to the whole school this morning.
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school reportnounneutralBritish English
British English term for the document showing a student's grades and progress.
My school report said I should work harder in science.
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recessnounneutralAmerican English
American English word for the short break between lessons when children can play or rest.
The children play outside during recess.
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schedulenounneutralAmerican English
American English word for the plan showing the times of a student's classes.
Let me check my schedule to see when my next class is.
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reviewverbneutralAmerican English
American English word for studying material again before an exam.
I need to review my notes before the test.

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Education comes up whenever you talk about your background, plans or opinions, and this pack covers the field. Learn academic vocabulary for subjects, educational levels, and the language of studying, exams and campus life. Built for intermediate and advanced learners, it gives you the words to discuss your studies, describe a school system, and take part in conversations about learning.