Here are some words / expressions related to school.
|
British English |
American English |
| primary school | elementary school |
| secondary school | high school (junior high / senior high) |
| high school | college |
| university | university |
| state school | state school / public school |
| public school | private school |
| head-teacher | principal |
| caretaker | janitor |
| marks / marking | grades / grading |
| Class / Year | Grade |
| staffroom | teachers’ lounge |
| holiday | vacation |
| autumn term | fall term |
| Citizenship | Global Studies |
| Maths | Math |
| Assembly | Pledge of Allegiance |
| Break(time) /Play time | Recess |
| timetable | schedule |
| Open Day (for parents) | Open House |
| School dinner | hot lunch |
| friend (pal / mate / chum) | mate / buddy |
| rubber | eraser |
| glue | gum |
| drawing pins | pushpins / thumbtacks |
| dustbin | trashcan |
| plimsolls (an athletic shoe with a canvas upper and rubber lower part) | gym shoes |
| label | tag |
| football | soccer |
| rounders | baseball |
| table tennis bat | ping-pong paddle |
| pitch (e.g.: football) | field (e.g. football) |
| chips | French Fries |
| takeaway (food) | takeout (food) |
| 999 (for emergency calls) | 911 (for emergency calls) |
| car park | parking lot |
| crossroads | intersection |
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