School Vocabulary

Everyday words from the classroom with examples and fun, interactive exercises

Lesson overview

This short lesson introduces common school-related vocabulary: people, places, and objects you find in a school. Great for learners aiming to build practical vocabulary for class conversations.

People

teacher, student, principal, librarian, janitor

Example: The teacher writes the homework on the board.

Places & objects

classroom, library, playground, desk, blackboard

Example: We read books in the library.

Quick tips

  • Learn a few words at a time and use them in full sentences.
  • Say the words aloud and point to the real object if possible.
  • Match people to actions (e.g., the janitor cleans).

Exercises — For students

Sentence: The students sit at their ___ during class.
desk
library
playground

Type the correct word (use lowercase)

a) The ___ reads books to pupils.
b) The children play on the ___ after lunch.
Tap a term, then tap its matching definition.
a) teacher
b) blackboard
c) principal
i) a large board for writing with chalk
ii) the head of the school
iii) someone who teaches students

Practice conversation

Student A: Where is the library?
Student B: It is next to the playground. Let's go after class.