English Expression · Intermediate
convent school
A school at which the teaching staff, and often the support staff, are nuns
Pronunciation: say convent school
Meaning
A school at which the teaching staff, and often the support staff, are nuns.
Example
He smoothed the letter open and began to read. It was quite a short letter, written in convent-school English.
He smoothed the letter open and began to read. It was quite a short letter, written in convent-school English.
Practice tips
- Practice convent school out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.