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English vocabulary for school and study
Find words for classroom objects, people and places in education, and common subjects of study. The action sets cover speaking, listening, reading and learning, while other lessons introduce ideas and written communication.
Begin with the objects and people in a classroom, then try a set about learning actions. Use the examples to explain what you are studying, ask a question or describe a piece of written work.
Words to start with
Read a meaning and an example, then open its lesson for the rest of the words.
lecture
B1noun · /ˈlektʃɚ/
A talk given to teach people about a subject.
“The lecture begins at ten.”
View set: University life →book
A1noun · /bʊk/
A set of printed or written pages bound together.
“I keep my book on my desk.”
View set: Classroom things →speak
A1verb · /spiːk/
to use your voice to say words
“Please speak slowly.”
View set: Speaking and listening →learn
A1verb · /lɝn/
to get knowledge or a skill
“I want to learn how to tie a knot.”
View set: Learning actions →magazine
A1noun · /ˈmæɡəˌziːn/
a bound publication that comes out regularly with stories, photos, and articles
“I bought a magazine at the store.”
View set: Reading and writing →homework
A1noun · /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/
schoolwork that a student does outside class
“I finished my homework before dinner.”
View set: Learning and ideas →
Lessons in this topic
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University life
Find your words for classes, study time, and life on campus.
Words include: lecture, assignment, exam, subject, library…
A1A2B110 wordsClassroom things
Name the objects used for reading, writing and studying in a classroom.
Words include: book, pen, pencil, paper, board…
A1A210 wordsSpeaking and listening
A set of beginner vocabulary cards for common speaking and listening verbs, with one clear meaning for each word and simple example sentences.
Words include: speak, talk, listen, hear, ask…
A1A210 wordsLearning actions
A set of simple action words for learning and problem-solving.
Words include: learn, study, teach, draw, count…
A1A210 wordsReading and writing
Written materials and the parts of a text.
Words include: magazine, newspaper, diary, document, essay…
A1A210 wordsLearning and ideas
Useful words for learning, asking questions and understanding ideas.
Words include: homework, exercise, question, answer, example…
A110 wordsLearning places and people
People and places in school and higher education.
Words include: teacher, classroom, class, college, university…
A1A210 wordsSubjects to explore
Subjects we study to understand the world.
Words include: science, biology, chemistry, physics, geography…
A1A2B110 wordsLearning and discovery
Ways to gain knowledge and discover new things.
Words include: information, fact, idea, knowledge, memory…
A1A210 wordsLanguage and writing
Words for language and written communication.
Words include: word, phrase, spelling, text, title…
A110 wordsUniversity study
Words for university life, studying and academic qualifications.
Words include: campus, graduate, scholarship, seminar, thesis…
A2B1B210 wordsResearch and evidence
Words for investigating questions, collecting information and supporting conclusions.
Words include: analysis, evidence, source, data, method…
A2B1B210 wordsLearning and investigating
Verbs for studying carefully, explaining knowledge and completing education.
Words include: concentrate, analyse, define, revise, summarize…
B110 wordsTruth and authenticity
Words about facts, precision and whether something is genuine.
Words include: accurate, exact, true, false, real…
A1A2B1B210 wordsAcademic life and assessment
Words for people, teaching and checking progress in education.
Words include: academic, examination, revision, scholar, pupil…
A1B1B2C110 wordsSpace exploration and missions
Words for space, spacecraft and journeys of discovery.
Words include: space, universe, satellite, rocket, launch…
A1B2C110 wordsLevels and approaches to learning
Adjectives for levels of study and ways of learning or reasoning.
Words include: academic, advanced, basic, elementary, educational…
B1B2C110 wordsParts, combinations and inclusion
Verbs for describing how separate parts belong to a whole.
Words include: include, consist, comprise, incorporate, integrate…
A1B1B2C110 wordsThinking, intending and remembering
Verbs for intentions, beliefs, memory and careful thought.
Words include: mean, realize, assume, suppose, reckon…
A1A2B1B2C110 wordsInterpreting and connecting ideas
Verbs for understanding meaning and connecting information.
Words include: interpret, clarify, distinguish, differentiate, infer…
A2B1B2C110 wordsShowing and describing information
Verbs for explaining ideas through description and examples.
Words include: show, present, illustrate, depict, portray…
A1A2B1B2C110 wordsAsking, investigating and assessing
Verbs for collecting facts and judging quality.
Words include: question, investigate, enquire, probe, consult…
A1A2B1B2C110 wordsOrdering events in an explanation
Adverbs for putting events and points in order.
Words include: first, firstly, second, secondly, next…
A1A2B1B210 wordsCertainty and appearances
Adverbs for how certain something is and how it appears to be.
Words include: maybe, perhaps, probably, possibly, certainly…
A1A2B1B2C110 wordsSizes, units and measurement
Describe dimensions and common units of measurement.
Words include: size, level, scale, inch, mile…
A1A2B1B2C110 wordsArranging information on a page
Organize documents and describe the layout of information.
Words include: chart, form, column, row, section…
A1A2B1B210 wordsAttention, understanding and insight
Talk about attention, learning and clear thought.
Words include: mind, thinking, understanding, attention, concentration…
A2B1B210 wordsCauses, effects and results
Explain why things happen and describe their results.
Words include: cause, effect, factor, consequence, impact…
A2B1B210 words