Listening and Speaking A1: School
School is a place where you learn, meet friends, and have fun. In this lesson, you’ll learn vocabulary and expressions about school life, your favorite subjects, and teachers. Let’s get started! 🎒
🏫 Vocabulary for School Life
Learn these simple words and phrases about school, subjects, and teachers.
Listen and repeat! 🗣️
🏫 School Vocabulary:
- 🏫 School – A place where students learn and study.
- 🚪 Classroom – The room where lessons take place.
- 👩🏫 Teacher – A person who helps students learn.
- 🧑🎓 Student – A person who studies at school.
- 📚 Subject – A topic or area of study, like Math or Science.
- ⭐ Favorite Subject – The subject you like the most.
- ➕ Math – The study of numbers and shapes.
- 🔬 Science – The study of nature and experiments.
- 📜 History – The study of past events.
- 🎨 Art – The study of drawing, painting, and creative work.
- 🎶 Music – The study and practice of singing or playing instruments.
- 🏃 Recess – A break time for playing outside.
- 🍽️ Lunch – The meal eaten at school during break.
- 📘 Homework – School work you do at home.
- 📝 Exam – A test to check your knowledge.
- 📚 Library – A place with many books for study.
- 📓 Notebook – A book used for writing notes.
- 🖊️ Pen – A tool for writing.
- 👩💼 Principal – The head of the school.
- 🤝 Counselor – A person who helps students with their problems.
- 👔 Uniform – The clothes you wear at school.
- 🎒 Backpack – A bag you carry your books in.
- 🪑 Desk – A piece of furniture for studying or writing.
- 💺 Chair – What you sit on in class.
- 🍴 Cafeteria – The place where you eat lunch at school.
- 💻 Computer Lab – A room with computers for learning.
- 👥 Classmate – A student in your class.
- 📅 Schedule – Your timetable of classes.
- 📝 Assignment – Work given by a teacher to complete at home.
- 📂 Project – A task or assignment that you work on over time.
- 🏅 Grade – A mark or score you get in school.
- 📄 Report Card – A document showing your grades.
💬 Common Phrases and Expressions:
- “I love my school.” 😊
- “What is your favorite subject?”
- “My favorite subject is Math.” ➕
- “The teacher is very kind.” 😊
- “I have a new class schedule.” 📅
- “I do my homework every day.” 📘
- “Can you help me with my homework?” 📝
- “Let’s study together.” 🤝
- “I enjoy reading in the library.” 📚
- “When does school start?” 🕗
- “I like art and music classes.” 🎨🎶
- “I need help with my homework.” 📝
- “I forgot my pencil.” ✏️
- “Can I borrow a pen?” 🖊️
- “Where is my classroom?” 🚪
- “I have a project due next week.” 📂
- “I got a good grade on my test.” 🎉
- “I love my backpack.” 🎒
🎧 Real-Life Dialogues: School Conversations
Here are 10 dialogues to help you practice conversations about school life, favorite subjects, and teachers. Try practicing both roles! 🗣️
🗣️ Dialogue 1: Talking about School Life
Student A: Hi, how is your school day?
Student B: It is good. I like my classes and my teachers.
Student A: What time does your school start?
Student B: School starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM.
Student B: It is good. I like my classes and my teachers.
Student A: What time does your school start?
Student B: School starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM.
🗣️ Dialogue 2: Discussing Favorite Subjects
Student A: What is your favorite subject?
Student B: My favorite subject is Science because I like experiments. What about you?
Student A: I like History. It is interesting to learn about the past.
Student B: That is cool. We can study together sometime.
Student B: My favorite subject is Science because I like experiments. What about you?
Student A: I like History. It is interesting to learn about the past.
Student B: That is cool. We can study together sometime.
🗣️ Dialogue 3: Talking about Teachers
Student A: Who is your favorite teacher?
Student B: I like Mr. Johnson. He explains things very clearly.
Student A: My favorite teacher is Mrs. Lee because she is very kind.
Student B: That is nice. Good teachers make school fun.
Student B: I like Mr. Johnson. He explains things very clearly.
Student A: My favorite teacher is Mrs. Lee because she is very kind.
Student B: That is nice. Good teachers make school fun.
🗣️ Dialogue 4: Asking about Homework
Student A: Did you finish your homework?
Student B: Not yet. I need to work on my math exercises.
Student A: I can help you if you want.
Student B: That would be great. Thank you!
Student B: Not yet. I need to work on my math exercises.
Student A: I can help you if you want.
Student B: That would be great. Thank you!
🗣️ Dialogue 5: Meeting a Friend at School
Student A: Hi, are you ready for class?
Student B: Yes, I am. I am excited to learn something new.
Student A: I brought my notebook and pen. What did you bring?
Student B: I have my textbook and a pencil.
Student B: Yes, I am. I am excited to learn something new.
Student A: I brought my notebook and pen. What did you bring?
Student B: I have my textbook and a pencil.
🗣️ Dialogue 6: Talking about the School Schedule
Student A: What time is your first class?
Student B: My first class is Math at 8:00 AM.
Student A: And when do you have lunch?
Student B: Lunch is at 12:00 PM. I like to eat with my friends.
Student B: My first class is Math at 8:00 AM.
Student A: And when do you have lunch?
Student B: Lunch is at 12:00 PM. I like to eat with my friends.
🗣️ Dialogue 7: Discussing a School Event
Student A: Is there a school event this week?
Student B: Yes, we have a sports day on Friday.
Student A: That sounds fun. I love playing soccer.
Student B: Me too! I will join the soccer team.
Student B: Yes, we have a sports day on Friday.
Student A: That sounds fun. I love playing soccer.
Student B: Me too! I will join the soccer team.
🗣️ Dialogue 8: Talking about the Library
Student A: Do you go to the library often?
Student B: Yes, I go to the library after school.
Student A: I like reading books there.
Student B: It is quiet and I can concentrate on my studies.
Student B: Yes, I go to the library after school.
Student A: I like reading books there.
Student B: It is quiet and I can concentrate on my studies.
🗣️ Dialogue 9: Discussing Sports at School
Student A: Do you play any sports at school?
Student B: Yes, I play basketball and sometimes soccer. What about you?
Student A: I play volleyball during recess.
Student B: Sports make the school day more exciting.
Student B: Yes, I play basketball and sometimes soccer. What about you?
Student A: I play volleyball during recess.
Student B: Sports make the school day more exciting.
🗣️ Dialogue 10: Saying Goodbye After School
Student A: The school day is over. See you tomorrow!
Student B: Yes, see you tomorrow. Have a great evening!
Student A: I will. Goodbye!
Student B: Goodbye!
Student B: Yes, see you tomorrow. Have a great evening!
Student A: I will. Goodbye!
Student B: Goodbye!