Language/Virgin-islands-creole-english/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Virgin Islands Creole English learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important vocabulary related to education. Whether you are a student or a teacher, it's always helpful to know these words and phrases. Let's get started!
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School subjects[edit | edit source]
One of the first things you will learn in school is the names of different subjects. Here are some of the most common ones:
| Virgin Islands Creole English | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mafs | mafs | Math |
| Ingglish | ing-glish | English |
| Sains | sah-ins | Science |
| Soshyal Stadiiz | so-shuhl stad-eese | Social Studies |
| Histri | his-tree | History |
| Ar | ar | Art |
| Muuzik | moo-zik | Music |
| Fizikal Edyukeshan | fiz-e-kal eh-dyoo-kay-shun | Physical Education |
Here's an example dialogue:
- Student: "Ah lovi mafs." (I love math.)
- Teacher: "Dat gud. Mafs frahndi nal?" (That's good. What topic in math?)
- Student: "Aljebra." (Algebra.)
- Teacher: "Aljebra kan bi chalenjihn." (Algebra can be challenging.)
Classroom vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Now that you know the names of some school subjects, let's learn some vocabulary related to the classroom:
| Virgin Islands Creole English | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Desk | desk | Desk |
| Chay | chay | Chair |
| Buk | book | Book |
| Pehnsil | pen-sil | Pencil |
| Pen | pen | Pen |
| Pehpur | peh-pur | Paper |
| Klak | klak | Clock |
| Bord | bord | Board |
| Markah | mar-kah | Marker |
Here's an example dialogue:
- Student: "Uh need meh pehnsil. Uh kyan burro yuhs?" (I need my pencil. Can I borrow yours?)
- Teacher: "Shuur. Deh pas yuh pehnsil to dih stuydint nyextu to yuh." (Sure. Pass your pencil to the student next to you.)
University vocabulary[edit | edit source]
If you are attending university, here are some additional words and phrases you might find helpful:
| Virgin Islands Creole English | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Klas | klas | Class |
| Lekcha | lek-cha | Lecture |
| Semista | sem-is-ta | Semester |
| Proffesa | prah-fes-sa | Professor |
| Syllabus | sill-uh-bus | Syllabus |
| Gradyuwei-shan | gra-ju-way-shun | Graduation |
| Stuydint loan | stuy-dint lohn | Student loan |
| Klaswork | klas-werk | Coursework |
Here's an example dialogue:
- Student: "Miss, uh need yuh help wih meh klaswork." (Miss, I need your help with my coursework.)
- Professor: "No prablem. Come see me during office awers." (No problem. Come see me during office hours.)
Educational institutions[edit | edit source]
Lastly, let's learn the names of some educational institutions:
| Virgin Islands Creole English | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Lycee | lih-say | High school |
| Yunivaziti | yoo-ni-vah-zi-tee | University |
| Komyunitee kyalij | kaw-myu-ni-tee kye-lij | Community college |
| Pre-skool | pre-skool | Preschool |
| Midyl skool | mi-dul skuul | Middle school |
Here's an example dialogue:
- Parent: "Meh chaild ren den start pre-skool nex yeeya." (My child will start preschool next year.)
- Teacher: "Oh, dat gud. Wee gat plenty fun tings planned fuh dem." (Oh, that's good. We have plenty of fun things planned for them.)
Remember, to improve your Virgin Islands Creole English Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!