Lesson
Basic school vocabulary
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This lesson introduces common vocabulary related to school and higher education. You will learn words used in classrooms, administrative contexts, and academic activities—useful for TOEIC reading and listening sections.
Table
| Word | Part of speech | Example |
|---|---|---|
| classroom | noun | The classroom was equipped with a projector and Wi‑Fi. |
| syllabus | noun | The professor uploaded the syllabus on Monday. |
| assignment | noun | She completed the assignment and submitted it before the deadline. |
| deadline | noun | The deadline for the report is Friday at 5 PM. |
| faculty | noun | The faculty meeting will discuss the new curriculum. |
| tuition | noun | Tuition fees must be paid by the start of the semester. |
| enrollment | noun | Enrollment for the course increased this year. |
| attendance | noun | Attendance is mandatory for the workshop. |
| lecture | noun | The lecture on market trends lasted two hours. |
| seminar | noun | They attended a seminar on project management. |
Tip
Learn words in context and focus on collocations and register.
Use vocabulary in a sentence related to your field to remember it.
Example
The syllabus lists weekly topics and reading assignments.
Please submit your assignment to the online portal by the deadline.
The faculty approved changes to the curriculum last month.
Enrollment increased after the new course was advertised to professionals.
Tip
Watch for typical errors that can change meaning or sound unnatural.
Always check whether a noun is countable and which preposition follows.
Quiz
Choose the correct definition of 'syllabus':
Hint: Think about the document a professor gives at the start of a course
Correct!
A syllabus describes course objectives, schedule, readings, and assessment methods.
Incorrect
The correct answer was: A list of topics and requirements for a course
A syllabus describes course objectives, schedule, readings, and assessment methods.
Quiz
Complete: The assignment must be submitted before the _____ .
Hint: Think about the final date for submissions
Correct!
'Deadline' refers to the final date or time by which something must be submitted.
Incorrect
The correct answer was: deadline
'Deadline' refers to the final date or time by which something must be submitted.
Quiz
Which word best completes the sentence? "The professor posted the _____ online for the semester."
Hint: Think about the course outline
Correct!
The syllabus is the document professors post that outlines topics, readings, and requirements for the semester.
Incorrect
The correct answer was: syllabus
The syllabus is the document professors post that outlines topics, readings, and requirements for the semester.
Vocabulary
A room where teaching or learning takes place.
The classroom was arranged for group discussions.
Vocabulary
An outline of the topics and requirements for a course.
Please check the syllabus for required readings.
Vocabulary
A task or piece of work given to students.
The assignment includes a written report and a presentation.
Vocabulary
The latest time or date by which something must be done.
The project deadline is next Wednesday.
Vocabulary
The teachers or academic staff of a university or department.
The faculty published new research findings this month.
Vocabulary
The fee charged by an educational institution for instruction.
International students must pay tuition before enrollment.
Vocabulary
The process of registering or entering students into a course or institution.
Early enrollment secures your place in the program.
Vocabulary
The act of being present at a class, meeting, or event.
Attendance is recorded daily during the seminar.