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School Life Vocabulary - High School Edition - English lesson
School Life Vocabulary - High School Edition
Level: A2-B1
Goal: Learn how to talk about people, places, rules, and documents in your high school.
🧑🏫 1. PEOPLE AT SCHOOL
| Student | A person who goes to school |
| Teacher | A person who teaches students |
| Principal (US) / Head teacher (UK) | The person who is in charge of the school |
| Assistant Principal (US) / Deputy Head (UK) | The principal's helper, also a school leader |
| School Supervisor | A person who watches students in the hall or yard |
| School Counselor | A person who helps students with problems or advice |
| Librarian | A person who works in the school library |
| Administrative Staff | People who work in the office and help the school run |
🔊 Useful Phrases
- Who is your math teacher?
- The principal wants to see you.
- I spoke to the school counselor about my grades.
🏫 2. PLACES IN SCHOOL
| Classroom | A room where students have lessons |
| Principal's Office | The principal works here |
| School Office | Where you go for information or help |
| Library | A quiet place to read or study |
| Gym | A place for sports and physical activities |
| Cafeteria / Canteen | The place where you eat lunch at school |
| Playground / Yard | The outdoor space where students take breaks |
| Hallway | A corridor between classrooms |
| Staff Room | The teachers' room |
| Restroom / Toilet | A place to go when you need a bathroom break |
🔊 Useful Phrases
- I need to go to the office.
- Let's study in the library.
- Don't run in the hallway!
📄 3. SCHOOL DOCUMENTS AND OBJECTS
| Liaison Book | A notebook used to write notes between school and parents |
| Late Slip | A small paper that says you arrived late |
| Appointment Slip | A paper that tells you to meet someone at school |
| Timetable (UK) / Schedule (US) | A paper with your class times and subjects |
| Excuse Note | A note explaining why you missed school |
| Absence Note | A paper saying you were not at school |
| Detention | A punishment where you stay after school |
| Report Card | A paper that shows your grades |
| Locker | A small cabinet to store your school things |
| Backpack | A bag for carrying your school materials |
🔊 Useful Phrases
- Do you have a late slip?
- I forgot my liaison book.
- She got a detention for using her phone in class.
🎭 4. SCHOOL SITUATIONS - ROLE PLAYS🔹 Situation 1: Being Late
Student: I'm sorry I'm late.
Supervisor: Please go get a late slip from the office.
Student: Okay, I'll be right back.
🔹 Situation 2: Missing Book
Teacher: Where is your liaison book?
Student: I left it at home.
Teacher: Bring it tomorrow, please.
🔹 Situation 3: Called to the Office
Secretary: The principal wants to see you.
Student: Do you know why?
Secretary: No, please wait outside the office.
🧠 5. CULTURE NOTES
| Liaison books | Not common in UK or US - they use emails or apps |
| Detention | Very common as a punishment |
| Counselor | Often supports students emotionally or helps with future studies |
| Principal's Office | Going there is not always a bad thing |
| Library | Often includes books, computers, and quiet spaces |
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