School: life and daily routine

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extracurricular activity

внеклассное занятие

syn:

after-school activity

an organised activity that students do outside normal lessons

Drama club is an extracurricular activity at my school: we rehearse plays after our normal lessons.

I think extracurricular activities are useful because students can develop new skills and make friends.

friendly atmosphere

дружелюбная атмосфера

syn:

welcoming atmosphere

opp:

unfriendly atmosphere

a pleasant situation in which people are kind and relaxed with each other

What I like most about my school is its friendly atmosphere: students and teachers usually treat each other with respect.

A friendly atmosphere makes it easier for new students to feel comfortable at school.

get on well with

хорошо ладить с

syn:

have a good relationship with

opp:

get on badly with

to have a friendly relationship with someone

I think a friendly atmosphere is important because students learn better when they get on well with each other.

I get on well with my classmates, and we often help each other with schoolwork.

get to school

добираться до школы

to travel from home to school

I usually get to school by bus because it is too far to walk.

It takes me about fifteen minutes to get to school on foot.

have a break between lessons

отдыхать между уроками

to have a short period of free time after one class and before the next

We have a break between lessons to stretch our legs and prepare for the next subject.

We usually have a break between lessons, so we can relax and talk to our classmates.

have a packed schedule

have extra lessons

have lessons

have lunch at school

join a school club

school canteen

school facilities

supportive teacher

take part in

take part in a school competition

well-equipped gym