Campus vocabulary in English: 20 words
Learn common campus words. In British English, cafeteria is often canteen, and bulletin board is noticeboard. Tap a word to hear it, then the mic to say it and see how it sounded.
20 words: tap one to hear Lin
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Main gatethe main entrance to a campus
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Bulletin boarda board for public notices
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Bike racka place to park bicycles
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Shared bikea bike you rent and share
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Dorma student bedroom building
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Cafeteriaa place to buy meals at school
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Vending machinea machine that sells snacks or drinks
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Librarya place with books and study space
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Lecture halla large room for classes or talks
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Statuea figure made of stone or metal
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Lawnan area of short grass
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Frisbeea flat disc you throw
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Running tracka track for running
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Bleachersseats in rows at a sports area
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Basketball courtan area for playing basketball
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Hoopthe ring you shoot the ball into
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Backpacka bag carried on your back
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Flagpolea tall pole for a flag
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Graduation gowna special robe for graduation
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Mortarboarda square graduation cap
What you'll say at On campus
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Meet me at the main gate.Please meet me at the campus entrance.
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Check the bulletin board for the notice.Look at the board for information.
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I parked my shared bike by the bike rack.I left the rental bike at the bike stand.
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Lunch is cheaper in the cafeteria.Food costs less in the school dining place.
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The lecture hall is next to the library.The big classroom is beside the book building.
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Let’s shoot hoops on the basketball court.Let’s play basketball on the court.
Practise the whole conversation in a scene
Quick answers
What is a dorm?
A dorm is a building where students live. It is short for dormitory.
Is cafeteria American or British?
Cafeteria is common in American English. In British English, canteen is often used at school.
What do you call a graduation cap?
It is called a mortarboard. People also say graduation cap in everyday English.