Talking About School Life in English | تعلم التحدث عن الحياة المدرسية باللغة الإنجليزية 

Introduction

Talking about school life is an important skill in English. It helps you describe your daily experiences, share information, and communicate naturally. In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary, phrases, and sentences to talk about school, subjects, teachers, classmates, and activities.

School Vocabulary

Here is a list of common school-related words with English words, Arabic meanings, and examples:

Word/Phrase	Meaning	Example
School	مدرسة	I go to school every day.
Classroom	صف دراسي	Our classroom is large and bright.
Teacher	معلم / معلمة	The teacher explains the lesson clearly.
Student	طالب / طالبة	The students listen carefully.
Principal	مدير المدرسة	The principal welcomes the new students.
Classmate	زميل / زميلة في الصف	My classmate helps me with homework.
Subject	مادة دراسية	Math is my favorite subject.
Homework	واجب منزلي	I do my homework after school.
Exam	امتحان	We have an exam every month.
Break / Recess	استراحة	We play football during break.

School Subjects Vocabulary

Subject	Meaning	Example
Math	الرياضيات	Math is sometimes difficult but fun.
English	الإنجليزية	English is my favorite subject.
Science	العلوم	Science lessons are very interesting.
History	التاريخ	We learn about ancient civilizations in History.
Geography	الجغرافيا	Geography teaches us about countries and cities.
Art	الفنون	Art class is my favorite because I love painting.
Music	الموسيقى	Music lessons help us play instruments.
Physical Education (PE)	التربية البدنية	PE is fun and helps me stay healthy.
Computer	الحاسوب	Computer lessons teach programming skills.
Languages	اللغات	We learn new languages like French or Spanish.

Describing Teachers and Classmates

Use adjectives to describe teachers and classmates:

Adjective	Meaning	Example
Kind	لطيف	The teacher is kind and helpful.
Strict	صارم	My math teacher is strict but fair.
Funny	مضحك	My classmate is funny and makes me laugh.
Smart	ذكي	My friend is smart and always answers correctly.
Friendly	ودود	My classmates are friendly and supportive.
Creative	مبدع	The art teacher is creative and inspiring.
Helpful	مساعد	My friend helps me with difficult homework.
Patient	صبور	The teacher is patient when explaining lessons.
Energetic	نشيط	PE teachers are energetic and fun.
Organized	منظم	My school is organized and clean.

Talking About Daily School Activities

• I go to school at 7 a.m. every day.
• We have Math and English in the morning.
• During break, we eat snacks and play football.
• After lunch, we have Art and Science lessons.
• Homework is usually due the next day.
• We sometimes have quizzes or exams in the afternoon.
• The teachers explain lessons clearly and answer questions.
• We participate in group projects and school events.
• Our school organizes sports competitions and music events.
• After school, I do my homework and review the lessons.

Practice: Describe Your School Day

1. Write 5 sentences about your morning classes.
2. Describe what you do during breaks and lunchtime.
3. Write 3 sentences about your favorite subject and teacher.
4. Combine subjects, teachers, and activities in one paragraph.
5. Read your paragraph aloud to practice speaking fluently.

Extra Vocabulary: School Places and Objects

Word	Meaning	Example
Library	مكتبة	I read books in the library every day.
Laboratory	مختبر	We do experiments in the science laboratory.
Playground	ساحة اللعب	Children play football in the playground.
Cafeteria	كافيتيريا	We eat lunch in the cafeteria.
Sports hall	قاعة الرياضة	We play basketball in the sports hall.
Classroom	صف دراسي	The classroom is clean and organized.
Board	سبورة	The teacher writes on the board.
Notebook	دفتر	I write notes in my notebook.
Pen / Pencil	قلم / قلم رصاص	I write with a pen or pencil.
Bag	حقيبة مدرسية	I carry my books in a bag.

Tips for Talking About School Life

• Start with simple sentences: “I go to school at…” “My favorite subject is…”
• Use adjectives to describe teachers, classmates, and subjects.
• Combine subjects, activities, and places in one paragraph.
• Practice daily with classmates or friends.
• Record yourself and listen to improve pronunciation.
• Try writing a full paragraph about your school life every week.

Conclusion

Talking about school life is essential for practical English communication. Practice describing your school, subjects, teachers, classmates, and activities every day. Use simple words first, then combine them to make longer sentences. Remember, practice is the key to fluency.