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School — A1 English Vocabulary

This A1 vocabulary list gathers 20 beginner English words about school — the classroom, lessons and what is in your bag. Every word comes with a simple definition, its British-English pronunciation and a natural example sentence, so you learn each one in real context. When you are ready, open the flashcards to practise and remember them for good.

  1. book/bʊk/

    A set of printed pages held together for reading.

    “I am reading a good book.”

  2. pen/pen/

    A tool for writing with ink.

    “Please write with a blue pen.”

  3. pencil/ˈpen.səl/

    A thin tool for writing that you can rub out.

    “She draws with a yellow pencil.”

  4. teacher/ˈtiː.tʃə/

    A person whose job is to help others learn.

    “Our teacher is very kind.”

  5. student/ˈstjuː.dənt/

    A person who is learning at a school or college.

    “Every student has a desk.”

  6. desk/desk/

    A table used for writing or studying.

    “My books are on the desk.”

  7. bag/bæɡ/

    A container with handles for carrying things.

    “My bag is full of books.”

  8. paper/ˈpeɪ.pə/

    The thin material you write or draw on.

    “I write on white paper.”

  9. class/klɑːs/

    A group of students who learn together.

    “Our class starts at nine.”

  10. lesson/ˈles.ən/

    A period of time when you learn something.

    “The English lesson is fun.”

  11. ruler/ˈruː.lə/

    A straight tool used to measure and draw lines.

    “I draw a line with a ruler.”

  12. board/bɔːd/

    A flat surface on the wall that a teacher writes on.

    “The teacher writes on the board.”

  13. school/skuːl/

    A place where children go to learn.

    “I go to school by bus.”

  14. homework/ˈhəʊm.wɜːk/

    Work a teacher gives you to do at home.

    “I do my homework after dinner.”

  15. exam/ɪɡˈzæm/

    An important test of what you have learned.

    “We have an exam on Monday.”

  16. word/wɜːd/

    A single unit of language with meaning.

    “I learn a new word every day.”

  17. question/ˈkwes.tʃən/

    A sentence that asks for information.

    “Please answer my question.”

  18. answer/ˈɑːn.sə/

    A reply to a question.

    “Your answer is correct.”

  19. notebook/ˈnəʊt.bʊk/

    A book with empty pages for writing notes.

    “I write notes in my notebook.”

  20. dictionary/ˈdɪk.ʃən.ri/

    A book that lists words and explains their meanings.

    “I use a dictionary for new words.”