We all went to school, each of us remembers this happy time and these boring lessons. For those who are still in school, we suggest talking about school subjects at English language. Each of us has our favorite and least favorite lessons, there are boring ones, and there are those that we cannot stand. Nevertheless, each school theme is necessary for the overall development and is important in its own way.
How to talk in English about your favorite lesson?To this topic learned better, and school subjects in English were remembered more effectively, make your school schedule in English, so you will see it every day before your eyes. Visual memory will definitely help you remember them.
As for the lessons themselves, here they are in English, as well as their Russian translation:
- Algebra - algebra
- Art - fine art
- Biology - biology
- Chemistry - chemistry
- computer science
- english
- Foreign language - foreign language
- geography
- geometry - geometry
- Health - health protection
- history - history
- Literature - Literature
- Mathematics (Maths) - mathematics
- music - music
- Pe - abbr. from physical education - physical education
- physics - physics
- Psychology - psychology
- Reading - reading
- Science - science
- Social studies - sociology, social studies
Note how these items can be used in sentences, as well as their translation:
- My favorite subject is Maths, because it's very interesting. — My favorite lesson is mathematics, because it is very interesting.
- Tom doesn't like History, he says it is boring. Tom doesn't like history, he says it's boring.
- -What is our fifth lesson today? -It's Physics. - What is our fifth lesson today? - Physics.
How to quickly remember the names of school subjects in English? How to talk in English about your favorite subject
The theme of school subjects is relevant in any class. Surely, each student faced the task of talking about their favorite lesson/subject in English.
To get started, take a look at the following English dialogue and its translation into Russian. So imagine a conversation between two classmates:
— What a pity! Tomorrow is Monday. (What a pity! Tomorrow is Monday)
— But I like Mondays. (And I love Mondays)
— Really? But it's amazing! Why? (Really? It's amazing! Why?)
— Because on Mondays we have double History. History is my favorite subject. It is interesting to learn about historical events and personalities. (Because on Mondays we have two stories. History is my favorite lesson. It is very interesting to learn about historical events and personalities)
— I know. And my favorite school subjects are Art and Music. I like to draw and to sing. (I know. And my favorite subjects are art and music. I love to draw and sing)
— And you are really talented in it. (And you really have a talent for it)
— Thank you! (Thanks!)
If you were asked an essay about your favorite subject or simply asked a verbal question, then try to give a detailed, exhaustive answer, thereby demonstrating your abilities in the language, and the topic is fully revealed.
Download Essay on the topic "My favorite school subject" in English + translation into Russian
So or something like this you can talk about your favorite lesson in English.
To practice this story more often, talk in English about your favorite lessons with friends and classmates. Thus, you will train your speech and school vocabulary.
How to memorize school subjects easily and quickly?
Friends, we offer you several ways to help you quickly learn school subjects in English.
- As we have already mentioned: draw up your school schedule in English, look at it every day, re-read it several times. Thus, it will be deposited in your memory.
- Write the names of items in English on fun colored stickers. Every time you look at them, your mood will rise. At the same time, you will repeat the words.
- Coming home from school / college, tell your family and friends what lessons you had today, list them in English. By exercising in this way every day, you will hear your speech, this will help you memorize words faster.
- Just reread and repeat the subject vocabulary aloud. Do it freely, without straining, and in a few days you will have a solid knowledge of the names of school subjects in English!
That's all we wanted to talk about today. We hope you find our tips helpful. See you soon!
Names of school subjects, supplies, expressions like “Who is on duty today?” and others English words on the topic of school is the first thing children learn in English lessons. However, school vocabulary is important not only at school, it includes such rather necessary and common words as the names of sciences and areas of knowledge, as well as pencils and other stationery, without which a working day is not complete.
In addition, in such a seemingly simple topic, there are expressions that stupefy even advanced connoisseurs of English. The simplest example, the word school. I'm sure you know the meaning of this word - "school". However, in the US under school imply not only the school in our understanding, that is, primary and high school, but also, in a broader sense, any educational institution, including universities and colleges. In youth films, characters often say phrases like “I go to school” or “I need to go to school,” although they do not study at school (in our understanding), but at a college or university.
We will analyze English words about school, dividing them into two groups:
- Names of school subjects.
- School supplies and general terms.
And in the end we will analyze some lexical subtleties.
School subjects in English
| algebra | algebra |
| art | art |
| biology | biology |
| chemistry | chemistry |
| computer science (computing) | Informatics |
| drama (performing arts) | dramaturgy (theatrical art) |
| economics | economy |
| English | English language |
| geography | geography |
| geology | geology |
| geometry | geometry |
| history | story |
| literature | literature |
| math (mathematics) | mathematics |
| music | music |
| PE (physical education) | physical Culture |
| physics | physics |
| psychology | psychology |
| reading | reading |
| science | natural Sciences |
| social studies | sociology (social science) |
| law | jurisprudence |
School supplies and general terms
| teacher | teacher |
| pupil | student |
| classroom | class (room) |
| grade | Class |
| principal (headmaster) | head teacher |
| classmates | classmates |
| blackboard | board |
| chalk | a piece of chalk |
| white board | board (marker) |
| desk | desk |
| eraser (rubber) | eraser |
| book | book |
| text book | textbook |
| pen | pen |
| pencil | pencil |
| sharpener | pencil sharpener |
| marker | marker |
| highlighter | highlighter (marker for highlighting text) |
| ruler | ruler |
| pencil case | pencil case |
| adhesive | glue |
| scissors | scissors |
| protractor | protractor |
| compass | compass |
| scotch tape (sellotape) | scotch |
| clip (for paper) | clip |
| school bag | school bag |
| test tube | test tube |
| flask | flask |
| funnel | funnel |
| stapler | stapler |
| pins | buttons (sharp, with a needle) |
| paintbrushes | brushes |
| palette | palette |
| paint | dye |
| globe | the globe |
| map | map |
| computer | a computer |
| laptop | a laptop |
| notebook | notebook (notebook) |
| notepad | notebook |
Notes:
Differences in the education system in different countries
If we start comparing the Russian and, for example, the American education systems, we will find a lot of differences. Briefly and only academic subjects, then in America there is a more specialized approach to education, in high school students choose what to study and what to go deep into. If you've watched/read Twilight, you've probably noticed this. Accordingly, objects can be called not common word, as in our schools, but somehow very specialized, for example: Literary Analysis and Composition.
The mysterious English expression "101"
Reading foreign how-to blogs and online magazines, I sometimes came across strange headlines with “101” at the end, for example: Fitness 101, Plumbering 101, Graphic Design 101. What is 101?
As it turned out, in educational institutions accepted numerical designation training courses, 101 - this is always the most initial, introductory course in a new subject. For example, Computing 101 is an introduction to computer science, Computing 102 is already a continuation of the course. Accordingly, “101” means “introductory course for beginners”, that is, Fitness 101 is “Introduction to fitness”. This abbreviation is usually used in headings.
Notebook and laptop
In Russian, a portable computer is called a laptop or, much less often, a laptop. In the English language:
- notebook (literally “notebook”) is definitely NOT a computer, but a notebook or a large notebook. A small notepad (which fits in a pocket) is called a notepad.
- laptop (literally “on your knees”) is what we call a laptop, that is, a portable computer. The name probably comes from the fact that laptops are often placed on their knees. Tablet computers, by the way, are popularly called tablets or tabs.
Compass - compass and compass
It so happened that in English two dissimilar instruments, a compass and a compass, are called in one word - “compass”. The English word "compass" comes from the Old French verb "compasser" - "to measure", which goes back to the Latin "compāssāre" - "equal step". In English, several meanings have been assigned to it, including the names of instruments known to us as a compass and a compass.
In our country, the word “compass” comes from the German name for this tool Zirkel (in turn, from the Latin “circulus” - “circle”), therefore in Russian these objects are called differently.
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The article is devoted to the vocabulary on the topic "School" in English.
Happy holiday everyone!
Friends, hello everyone! First of all, I would like to congratulate all schoolchildren and students on the Day of Knowledge! I sincerely wish you success in your new academic year! Gain knowledge, chat with friends and relax when you need it! Enjoy study period your life, because it is rightfully considered one of the best! 😉
For me, this Knowledge Day is the first time when I don't have to go to school or go to university. It's crazy, for 16 years, every first of September, I went first to school, and then to college. How does time fly anyway!
Okay, back to my favorite English!
Below you will find useful words and phrases about "School" in English. As always, the words are categorized and you can listen to them!
Vocabulary on the topic "School".
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School |
|
| campus | school grounds |
| principal | director |
| assistant principal | assistant director |
| classroom | cool room |
| teacher | teacher |
| rest-rooms | toilets |
| hallway | corridor |
| locker | individual locker |
| main office | office |
| clerk | secretary |
| cafeteria | cafeteria |
| computer lab | computer class |
| teacher's aid | teacher assistant |
| library | library |
| gym | gym |
| coach | trainer |
| administrators | school administration |
| track | Treadmill |
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Classroom |
|
| chalk board | chalkboard (black) |
| screen | screen |
| white board | blackboard (white) |
| student | student |
| LCD projector | LCD spotlight |
| desk | desk |
| headphones | headphones |
| clock | clock |
| book case | bookshelves |
| chair | chair |
| map | map |
| alphabet | alphabet |
| bulletin board | Bulletin board |
| computer | a computer |
| dry erase marker | erasable marker |
| eraser | washing sponge |
| chalk | a piece of chalk |
| pencil | pencil |
| pen | pen |
| pencil sharpener | pencil sharpener |
| marker | felt-tip pen |
| text book | textbook |
| workbook | exercise book |
| notebook | notebook |
| dictionary | vocabulary |
| picture dictionary | illustrated dictionary |
| Raise your hand | raise a hand |
| Talk to the teacher | talk to the teacher |
| Listen to a CD | listen to the CD |
| stand up | get up |
| write on the board | write on the board |
| sit down/take a seat | sit down. take your place |
| open your book | open tutorial |
| close your book | close the tutorial |
| pick up the pencil | take a pencil |
| put down the pencil | put the pencil |
|
Studying |
|
| look up the word | look up a word in a dictionary |
| read the definition | read definition |
| translate the word | translate the word |
| check the pronunciation | check pronunciation |
| copy the word | rewrite the word |
| draw a picture | draw a picture |
| discuss a problem | discuss the problem |
| brainstorm solutions/answers | find solutions (answers) together |
| work in a group | work collectively |
| help a classmate | help a classmate |
| ask a question | Ask a Question |
| answer a question | answer the question |
| share a book | share a textbook |
| dictate a sentence | dictate a sentence |
| fill in the blank | insert missing |
| choose the correct answer | choose the correct answer |
| circle the answer | circle the answer |
| cross out the word | strike out a word |
| underline the word | underline the word |
| match the items | find matches |
| check the correct boxes | mark correct answers |
| label the picture | make an inscription to the illustration |
| unscramble the words | restore the correct order of letters |
| put the sentences in order | put the sentences in the correct order |
| take out a piece of paper | take out a piece of paper |
| put away your books | put away your textbooks |
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Success at school (Succeeding in School) |
|
| set goals | define goals |
| participate in class | participate in classes |
| take notes | take notes |
| study at home | study at home |
| pass a test | take exams |
| ask for help | ask for help |
| make progress | To make progress |
| get good grades | to get good marks |
| test booklet | collection of exam questions |
| answer sheet | list of answers |
| score | result |
| grades | estimates |
| clear off your desk | remove everything from the desk |
| work on your own | work independently |
| bubble in the answer | paint over the answer |
| check your work | check your answers |
| erase the mistake | delete wrong answer |
| correct the mistake | correct the error |
| hand in your test | submit your answers |
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Day at school (A day at school) |
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| enter the room | go into the room |
| turn on the lights | turn on the light |
| walk to class | walk to the classroom |
| run to class | run to classroom |
| Lift/pick up the books | pick up (take) textbooks |
| carry the books | take the textbooks |
| deliver the books | hand over textbooks |
| take a break | go out for a change |
| eat | eat |
| drink | have a drink |
| buy a snack | buy a snack |
| have a conversation | talk to someone |
| go back to class | |