School in English for Kids: Words and Sentences with Pictures and Pronunciation
School is the first place a child hears English every day. Here are school words with pictures and audio, and short sentences to say in class.
In This Lesson
- 14 school words with audio and meanings
- Sentences that help children manage in class
- Morning and goodbye greetings
School in English with Audio
Tap a card to hear the word. Its Arabic meaning is underneath.
Game: Listen and Touch
Listen to the word, then touch its picture.
This Lesson in the App
Ms. Mona stands at the board above the page; your child raises a hand and talks to her.
- Your child hears a sentence and repeats it, and Ms. Mona answers.
- They tap what she asks for: Open your book!
- They say the sentence aloud, and Sara corrects them.
- They earn a star for every sentence.
Open the book to The At School page in the Level 1 extras and point your phone at the page.
School in English and Arabic
| English | Arabic |
|---|---|
| school | مدرسة |
| class | فصل |
| teacher | معلمة / معلم |
| student | تلميذ |
| friend | صديق |
| desk | مكتب |
| chair | كرسي |
| board | سبورة |
| library | مكتبة |
| playground | ملعب |
| lesson | درس |
| homework | واجب |
| break | فسحة |
| school bus | حافلة المدرسة |
Sentences Your Child Can Use
- I go to school.أذهب إلى المدرسة.
- My teacher is kind.معلمتي طيبة.
- Can I go out, please?هل أستطيع الخروج من فضلك؟
Parents’ Corner
- Teach the sentences they’ll need in class: Can I go to the bathroom? I don’t understand. Sorry, I’m late.
- In the morning: Good morning, teacher! At the end of the day: Goodbye!
- After school, ask: What did you do today? A word or two is a great answer.
Common Mistakes: School
Some English sounds don’t exist in Arabic, so children often get them wrong. Here’s how to help:
Here ch sounds like k: “skool”.
“TEE-cher”, with ch as in cheese.
No the: I go to school.
homework has no plural: I have homework.
Sentences That Help Children Manage in Class
| Sentence | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Can I go to the bathroom, please? | هل أستطيع الذهاب إلى الحمام من فضلك؟ |
| I don’t understand. | لم أفهم. |
| Can you say it again? | هل تعيدين؟ |
| Sorry, I’m late. | آسف، تأخرت. |
| May I drink water? | هل أشرب ماء؟ |
| I’m finished. | انتهيت. |
A 5-Day Plan for Parents
Ten minutes a day is enough. Review yesterday’s words before new ones.
- Day 1: school, class, teacher and student.
- Day 2: desk, chair and board, with Good morning, teacher!
- Day 3: library, playground and break.
- Day 4: lesson, homework and school bus.
- Day 5: the three classroom sentences and the worksheet.
Printable School Worksheets (PDF)
Ten different sheets: trace, match, write, word search, unscramble and cut-out cards. The full lesson is in Unit 4: Our Classroom, and beyond of the free book.
Frequently Asked Questions: School
How do I pronounce teacher?
“TEE-cher”, with ch as in cheese.
What’s the difference between class and classroom?
class is the group of students or the lesson; classroom is the room.
What’s the most important sentence at school?
Can I go to the bathroom, please? Then: I don’t understand. Both are lifesavers in the first days.
