📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Intermediate (B1), week 6
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| enrol | officially register at a school | We need to enrol our son. |
| term | one part of the school year | Term 2 starts in April. |
| primary school | school for about ages 5–12 | She's in primary school. |
| high school | school for about ages 12–18 | He starts high school next year. |
| report card | a written report on progress | The report card came home today. |
| parent-teacher interview | a meeting with the teacher | I booked a parent-teacher interview. |
| homework | school work done at home | How much homework do they get? |
| excursion | a school trip | The excursion is to the museum. |
| uniform | special school clothes | The uniform shop opens on Monday. |
| canteen | where students buy food | Can she buy lunch at the canteen? |
| absent | not at school | He was absent yesterday. |
| permission note | a form parents sign | Please sign the permission note. |
| tutor | a private teacher | We found a maths tutor. |
| principal | the head of a school | The principal sent a letter. |
| subject | a topic you study, like maths | Her favourite subject is science. |
| assessment | a test or project that is marked | The assessment is due next week. |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for school and education?
Start with these 16 words, including enrol, term, primary school, high school. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Intermediate (B1) words, from week 6 of the free Complete English Course.