School and College – Vocabulary and Sentences

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English Language · Educational Vocabulary
School & College Vocabulary
Essential English Vocabulary & Sentences for Students · Educational English Module

Master essential English vocabulary and useful sentences for academic life. This comprehensive module covers school and college terminology, classroom activities, campus facilities, and everyday educational conversations. Ideal for students who need English proficiency for academic success and international education.

Learning Goal — By the end of this module, you will confidently use academic English vocabulary, construct sentences about school and college life, and engage in educational conversations with proper grammar and pronunciation.
Activity 1 — Academic Vocabulary
School & College Terms

Learn core vocabulary used in academic settings. Master these terms to understand classroom discussions, read academic materials, and communicate with teachers and peers.

English Romanized Nepali Nepali Script
University Bishwabidhyalaya विश्वविद्यालय
School Bidhyalaya विद्यालय
Student Bidhyarthi विद्यार्थी
Teacher Sikchhyak/Sikchhika शिक्षक/शिक्षिका
Classroom Kakchhya kotha कक्षा कोठा
Library Pustakaalaya पुस्तकालय
Book Kitaab/Pustak किताब/पुस्तक
Exam Parikchhya परिक्षा
Homework Grihakaarya गृहकार्य
Assignment Kaaryapatra कार्यपत्र
Hostel Chhatrabaas छात्रावास
Friend Saathi साथी
Language Bhasa भाषा
Study Adhyayan/Padhaai अध्ययन/पढाई
Understand Bujhnu बुझ्नु
Question Prashna प्रश्न
Answer Uttar उत्तर
Practice Abhyas अभ्यास
Fee Shulka शुल्क
Scholarship Chhatrabriti छात्रवृत्ति
Office Kaaryalaya कार्यालय
Attendance Haajiri हाजिरी
Discipline Anushasan अनुशासन
Learn Siknu सिक्नु
Subject Bisaya विषय
Result Natija नतिजा
Certificate Pramanpatra प्रमाणपत्र
Project Pariyojana परियोजना
Presentation Prastuti प्रस्तुति
Discussion Chhalfal छलफल
Lab Prayogshala प्रयोगशाला
Lecture Byakhyan व्याख्यान
Discipline Anushasan अनुशासन
1

Which academic terms do you use most frequently in your daily student life?

2

Practice pronouncing 10 vocabulary words. Notice the stress patterns and intonation in educational contexts.

3

Create flashcards with these words. Mix English, romanized Nepali, and Nepali script for comprehensive learning.

Activity 2 — Academic Sentences
Sentences for School & College Life

Master these practical sentences used in academic settings. Learn how to discuss studies, express academic challenges, and communicate about educational activities.

English Romanized Nepali
He studies at Tribhuwan University. Uh Tribhuwan Bishwabidhyalayama padhchha.
My college is nearby. Mero college najikai chha.
I was the student here. Ma yahako bidhyarthi thien.
The teachers are very experienced here. Yahako sikchhyakharu dherai anubhabi hunuhunchha.
The class starts at 10 o’clock. Kakshya dus baje suru hunchha.
This is my classroom. Yo mero kakshya kotha ho.
This book is very useful. Yo pustak dherai upayogi chha.
I go to the library. Ma pustakaalaya jaanchhu.
The exam was very hard. Parikshya dherai gaahro thiyo.
Submit the assignment today. Aaja kaaryapatra bujhaunuhos.
I live in hostel. Ma chhatrabaasma baschhu.
This room is clean. Yo kotha safa chha.
She is my friend. Uni meri saathi hunn.
Nepali is a beautiful language. Nepali sundar bhasa ho.
I like to study. Malaai adhyayan garna mann parchha.
I understand Nepali. Ma Nepali bujhchhu.
I have a question. Ma sanga euta prashna chha.
Your answer is correct. Timro uttar sahi chha.
Practice is important. Abhyas mahatwapurna chha.
Go to the office. Kaaryalayama januhos.
I got the scholarship. Maile chhatrabriti paaen.
The fee is high. Shulka dherai chha.
Attendance is required. Haajiri aawashyak chha.
I want to learn Nepali. Ma Nepali sikna chahanchhu.
My future is bright. Mero bhabishya ujyalo chha.
The curriculum is updated. Pathyakram update garieko chha.
Math is my favorite subject. Ganit mero manparne bisaya ho.
Check the class schedule. Kakchhyako taalika jaanch garnuhos.
The result is published. Natija prakashit bhayo.
I got my certificate. Maile mero pramaanpatra paaen.

Reflection:

Which academic sentences relate most closely to your own student experience? Create similar sentences about your life.

Practice speaking these sentences naturally. Pay attention to how tense changes the meaning (present, past, future).

Activity 3 — Grammar Reference
Verb Conjugation & Tenses

Master essential verbs in three tenses. Understanding verb conjugation is crucial for expressing actions at different time frames in academic contexts.

Base Verb Present Past Future Nepali
Study (Padhnu) Study/studies (Padhchhu) Studied (Padhe) Will study (Padhnechhu) पढ्नु
Go (Janu) Go/goes (Jaanchhu) Went (Gaen) Will go (Jaanechhu) जानु
Eat (Khanu) Eat/eats (Khanchhu) Ate (Khaen) Will eat (Khanechhu) खानु
Do (Garnu) Do/does (Garchhu) Did (Gare) Will do (Garnechhu) गर्नु
Make (Banaunu) Make/makes (Banauchhu) Made (Banaen) Will make (Banaunechhu) बनाउनु
See (Hernu) See/sees (Herchhu) Saw (Here) Will see (Hernechhu) हेर्नु
Take (Linu) Take/takes (Linchhu) Took (Liye) Will take (Linechhu) लिनु
Come (Aaunu) Come/comes (Aauchhu) Came (Aaen) Will come (Aaunechhu) आउनु
Write (Lekhnu) Write/writes (Lekhchhu) Wrote (Lekhe) Will write (Lekhnechhu) लेख्नु
Speak (Bolnu) Speak/speaks (Bolchhu) Spoke (Bolein) Will speak (Bolnechhu) बोल्नु
1

Practice conjugating the verb "Study" (Padhnu) in all three tenses. Use it in sentences about your academic life.

2

Create original sentences using these verbs. Show how meaning changes from present (now) to past (yesterday) to future (tomorrow).

Activity 4 — Academic Conversations
Real-World School & College Dialogues

Study these realistic dialogue examples. Notice how students and teachers communicate about academic matters in English and Nepali.

Conversation 1: About University

A: "Uh kaha padhchha?"

B: "Uh Tribhuwan Bishwabidhyalayama padhchha."

A: Where does he study? B: He studies at Tribhuwan University.

Conversation 2: About College Location

A: "Timro college tadha chha?"

B: "Hoina, mero college najikai chha."

A: Is your college far? B: No, my college is nearby.

Conversation 3: About Past Study

A: "Timi pahila yahako bidhyarthi thiyau?"

B: "Ho, ma yahako bidhyarthi thien."

A: Were you a student here before? B: Yes, I was the student here.

Conversation 4: About Teachers

A: "Yahako sikchhyak haru kasta chhan?"

B: "Uhaharu dherai anubhabi hunuhunchha."

A: How are the teachers here? B: They are very experienced.

Conversation 5: About Class Time

A: "Class kahile suru hunchha?"

B: "Kakchhya dus baje suru hunchha."

A: When does the class start? B: The class starts at 10 o’clock.

1

Role-play these conversations with a classmate or study partner. Practice different intonations and speaking speeds.

2

Create your own academic conversation. Use at least 5 new vocabulary words and 3 grammatical structures from this lesson.

Summary
Key Learning Outcomes

You have now mastered essential academic vocabulary and practical sentences for school and college. These skills form the foundation for successful communication in educational settings and international academic environments.

Principle 01
Academic Vocabulary

Build a strong foundation with 60+ educational terms essential for classroom success and college experiences.

Principle 02
Practical Communication

Use 30+ realistic sentences to engage in academic conversations with teachers, peers, and administrators.

Principle 03
Grammatical Mastery

Master 10 essential verbs in present, past, and future tenses for accurate academic expression.

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