School and Classroom ESL Worksheets and Lessons
153 worksheets, 35 lessons, 9 vocabulary decks and 2 shadowing scripts · School & learning
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School & classroom worksheets
153 printable worksheets with answer keys; the 24 most used, easiest level first.
School & classroom lessons
35 ready lessons for the four skills: teach on the board, set online or print.
School & classroom vocabulary
9 word decks with meanings, examples and pronunciation: flip, quiz, print as flashcards or play as a game.
School & classroom shadowing
Listen, repeat, record and compare: short scripts for pronunciation and fluency.
About School & classroom
School is the world learners know best, whether they are there now or remember it well. The topic gives immediate, practical language for the lesson itself, from classroom objects and instructions to asking for help in English.
Kids and A1 classes learn pen, pencil, rubber, ruler, book and desk, classroom instructions such as open your books, and this/that and these/those. A2 learners talk about school subjects, schedules and favorite classes with present simple and like + -ing, and describe school rules with must and have to. B1 to C2 learners compare education systems, discuss school uniforms, homework and exams, and debate what schools should teach.
On this page you will find printable worksheets, ready-to-teach lessons and vocabulary flashcard decks about school and the classroom.
Teaching tips: School & classroom
- Teach classroom language early ("Can you repeat that, please?", "How do you spell...?") and display it on the wall so learners use it every lesson.
- Play "teacher says" with instructions such as "Put your pencil on your book" to practice objects and prepositions together.
- Point out British and American differences such as rubber/eraser and timetable/schedule.
- At B1 and above, have groups design their ideal school and present its rules and schedule to the class.
Questions teachers ask
What classroom language should beginners learn first?
Objects (pen, pencil, book, bag, desk), instructions (open, close, listen, look, sit down) and survival phrases such as "I don't understand" and "Can I go to the toilet, please?"
How is this topic different from Education and studying?
School and classroom focuses on everyday school life and classroom language, while Education and studying covers study skills, university and education systems for older learners.
Can I use these materials on the first day of a course?
Yes. Classroom objects and instructions are ideal for the first week, as they give learners the language they need to follow the rest of the course.