ELL Newcomers Vocabulary and School Places

Vocabulary flashcards covering school places, key grammar phrases, self-description terms, sports, hobbies, and writing steps for ELL newcomers.

Hallway

A place at school where students need to walk quietly.

Gym

A place at school where students play in gym class.

Library

A place at school where students find and read books.

Cafeteria

A place at school where students need to eat their lunch.

Auditorium

A place at school where students like to sing.

Need

A term used to express requirement, such as needing food, a pencil to write, exercise, or to listen.

Like

A term used to express preference, such as liking to eat sandwiches, draw, jump rope, or listen to stories.

Describe the Person

An activity where students look at pictures and use sentence starters or independent ideas to describe someone.

"I have"

A phrase used when talking about yourself to describe eye color and hair color.

"I am"

A phrase used when talking about yourself to describe age, grade, and where you are from.

Sport

A game you play by yourself or with a team.

Hobby

Something you enjoy to do for fun!