School and Education

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

He completed a photography course to enhance his camera skills.

a part of a book that is intended to be used for learning a specific subject

In the art lesson, we practiced drawing landscapes.

someone or something that is being described, discussed, or dealt with

The main subject of today's lecture is the French Revolution.

a person's performance or capability in comparison to others

At her current level of English, Sarah can have basic conversations and understand everyday expressions.

each of the two periods into which a year at schools or universities is divided

At the end of each semester, students receive a report card with their grades.

serious and of great importance

The major issue facing the city is the lack of affordable housing.

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

At the class reunion, old classmates reminisced about their shared experiences and achievements.

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

Emily and her partner are planning a romantic getaway for their anniversary.

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language

A pocket-sized dictionary can be handy during travels to help communicate in different languages.

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

In the language exam, we had to write a short essay on our favorite book.

to take actions to check the quality, reliability, or performance of something

The mechanic tested the car's brakes to ensure they were functioning properly.

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

Daily practice of yoga can improve flexibility and reduce stress.

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Drawing and painting are creative activities that can express your emotions.

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

Finding affordable housing in the city has become a significant problem for many people.

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

A positive attitude can often help you solve various challenges in life.

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how a student is performing in class, school, etc.

I received an A grade on my English test because I studied hard.

a specific task or undertaking that requires effort to complete

The team worked on a collaborative project to design a new product.

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

Mark spent hours in the library doing research for his history paper.

a brief account or statement, that gives only the main points of something, without mentioning the details

After the meeting, I sent a summary of the key points to all participants.

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

I found an article online that explained how to improve time management skills.

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

I turned the page to continue reading the story in the book.

a large board with a smooth white surface that we can write on, especially used for teaching or presentations

During the language class, the teacher wrote new vocabulary on the whiteboard.

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

The cafeteria is a popular place for students to socialize during break time.

a series of written or printed names or items, typically one below the other

John checked the list of ingredients before starting to cook.

a long narrow mark on a surface

The child scribbled colorful lines on the paper.

to observe and pay attention to something

As she walked through the garden, she noted the vibrant colors of the flowers.

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

He gave me a smile as he passed.

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

Despite their best efforts, the plan failed.

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

She received a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a birthday present.

(of people) not present in a place

Jane was absent from school yesterday due to a fever.

a student who is in the year before the last year of college or high school

As juniors, they are preparing for standardized tests and college entrance exams.

the act of directing your attention and energy toward a particular thing or task

She needed to maintain her focus during the exam to ensure she answered all the questions accurately.

a high-school or university student who is in their first year of education

As a freshman, it's essential to seek guidance from seniors and professors for academic success.

a student at a high school or university in their second year of education

As a sophomore, I am taking more advanced classes in my major.

a student who has one more year to graduate from a university or high school

In college, seniors have the opportunity to complete a senior thesis.

a flat and hard tool made of wood, plastic, paper, etc. that is designed for specific purposes

The teacher wrote the day's lesson on the board at the front of the classroom.

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

He drew a cute cat on the paper for his little sister.