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Below is a selected set from GuruLango’s Education & Learning in English vocabulary collection.
1. Educational Institution
Key terms for different types of schools and learning centers.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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school
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skuːl
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place for primary or secondary education
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university
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ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti
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higher education institution
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college
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ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ
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post-secondary school
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academy
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əˈkæd.ə.mi
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specialized training school
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kindergarten
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ˈkɪn.də.ɡɑː.tən
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early childhood school
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high school
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haɪ skuːl
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secondary school
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language center
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ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ ˈsen.tər
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school for learning languages
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vocational school
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vəʊˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl skuːl
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skill-based training school
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online school
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ˈɒn.laɪn skuːl
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internet-based learning
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community college
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kəˈmjuː.nə.ti ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ
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local public college
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2. Education Type
Words describing various learning formats.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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formal education
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ˈfɔː.məl ˌed.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən
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structured schooling
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informal learning
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ɪnˈfɔː.məl ˈlɜː.nɪŋ
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casual learning
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online learning
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ˈɒn.laɪn ˈlɜː.nɪŋ
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studying via the internet
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homeschooling
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ˈhəʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ
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education at home
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self-study
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self ˈstʌd.i
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learning independently
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blended learning
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ˈblen.dɪd ˈlɜː.nɪŋ
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mix of online + offline
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distance learning
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ˈdɪs.təns ˈlɜː.nɪŋ
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learning remotely
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adult education
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ˈæd.ʌlt ˌed.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən
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learning for adults
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training program
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ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ ˌprəʊ.ɡræm
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skill development course
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workshop
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ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp
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short practical course
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3. Learning Method
Vocabulary for learning styles and study techniques.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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memorization
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ˌmem.ə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən
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learning by repetition
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note-taking
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nəʊt ˈteɪ.kɪŋ
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writing down key points
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group study
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ɡruːp ˈstʌd.i
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studying with others
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discussion
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dɪˈskʌʃ.ən
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exchanging ideas
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presentation
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ˌprez.ənˈteɪ.ʃən
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public speaking in class
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reading
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ˈriː.dɪŋ
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understanding text
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practice
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ˈpræk.tɪs
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repeated performance
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revision
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rɪˈvɪʒ.ən
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reviewing lessons
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research
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rɪˈsɜːtʃ
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investigating a topic
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demonstration
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ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən
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showing how something works
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4. Learning at School
Common expressions for classroom actions.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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attend class
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əˈtend klɑːs
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join a lesson
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do homework
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duː ˈhəʊm.wɜːk
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complete assignments
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take notes
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teɪk nəʊts
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write points down
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raise a hand
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reɪz ə hænd
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signal to speak
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take a test
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teɪk ə test
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participate in exam
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participate
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pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt
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join an activity
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ask questions
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ɑːsk ˈkwes.tʃənz
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request clarification
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read aloud
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riːd əˈlaʊd
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speak while reading
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work in groups
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wɜːk ɪn ɡruːps
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collaborate with peers
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submit homework
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səbˈmɪt ˈhəʊm.wɜːk
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turn in assignments
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5. Facility
Vocabulary for different parts of a school.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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classroom
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ˈklɑːs.ruːm
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learning room
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library
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ˈlaɪ.brər.i
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room for reading
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laboratory
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ˈlæb.rə.tɔː.ri
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science experiment room
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cafeteria
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ˌkæf.əˈtɪə.ri.ə
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dining area
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gymnasium
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dʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm
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sports hall
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playground
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ˈpleɪ.ɡraʊnd
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outdoor area
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auditorium
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ˌɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ri.əm
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hall for events
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office
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ˈɒf.ɪs
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administrative room
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computer room
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kəmˈpjuː.tər ruːm
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digital lab
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garden
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ˈɡɑː.dən
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outdoor green area
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6. School Supply
Common items used at school.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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pencil
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ˈpen.səl
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writing tool
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ruler
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ˈruː.lər
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measuring tool
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notebook
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ˈnəʊt.bʊk
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writing pad
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eraser
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ɪˈreɪ.zər
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rubber for mistakes
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backpack
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ˈbæk.pæk
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school bag
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calculator
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ˈkæl.kjʊ.leɪ.tər
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math device
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glue
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ɡluː
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sticking material
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scissors
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ˈsɪz.əz
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cutting tool
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marker
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ˈmɑː.kər
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thick writing pen
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binder
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ˈbaɪn.dər
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document folder
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7. School Title
Words describing school positions or academic stages.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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student
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ˈstjuː.dənt
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learner
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teacher
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ˈtiː.tʃər
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educator
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principal
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ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl
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head of school
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counselor
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ˈkaʊn.səl.ər
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student advisor
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freshman
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ˈfreʃ.mən
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first-year student
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sophomore
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ˈsɒf.ə.mɔːr
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second-year student
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junior
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ˈdʒuː.njər
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third-year student
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senior
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ˈsiː.njər
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fourth-year student
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graduate
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ˈɡrædʒ.u.ət
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person finishing school
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alumni
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əˈlʌm.naɪ
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former students
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8. Subject
Common school subjects.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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math
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mæθ
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mathematics
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science
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ˈsaɪ.əns
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scientific studies
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history
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ˈhɪs.tər.i
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study of the past
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geography
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dʒiˈɒɡ.rə.fi
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study of Earth
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literature
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ˈlɪt.rə.tʃər
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written works
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art
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ɑːt
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creative subject
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music
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ˈmjuː.zɪk
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sound and rhythm
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physics
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ˈfɪz.ɪks
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science of matter
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chemistry
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ˈkem.ɪ.stri
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study of substances
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biology
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baɪˈɒl.ə.dʒi
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study of life
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9. Extracurricular Activity
Vocabulary for after-school or optional programs.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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club
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klʌb
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organized group
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sports team
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spɔːts tiːm
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athletic group
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music band
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ˈmjuː.zɪk bænd
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performing group
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debate team
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dɪˈbeɪt tiːm
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argument competition
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drama club
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ˈdrɑː.mə klʌb
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acting group
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volunteering
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ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪə.rɪŋ
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unpaid service
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student council
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ˈstjuː.dənt ˈkaʊn.səl
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student leadership
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art workshop
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ɑːt ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp
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creative activity
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coding class
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ˈkəʊ.dɪŋ klɑːs
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programming training
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book club
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bʊk klʌb
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reading group
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10. Exam & Assessment
Words used for exams and school evaluations.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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exam
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ɪɡˈzæm
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formal test
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quiz
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kwɪz
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small test
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midterm
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ˈmɪd.tɜːm
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middle exam
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final exam
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ˈfaɪ.nəl ɪɡˈzæm
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end-term test
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assignment
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əˈsaɪn.mənt
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school task
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grade
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ɡreɪd
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score received
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pass
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pɑːs
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succeed in exam
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fail
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feɪl
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not succeed
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assessment
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əˈses.mənt
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evaluation
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report card
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rɪˈpɔːt kɑːd
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document showing grades
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These educational vocabulary sets help you speak naturally about school life, study habits, academic roles, and exam systems in English. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition method, you’ll retain these words more effectively and gain confidence in learning contexts.
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