English Expression · Intermediate
freedom school
An alternative school for black students in places where they were denied access to adequate public school
Pronunciation: say freedom school
Meaning
An alternative school for black students in places where they were denied access to adequate public school.
Example
When I became a teacher, I used Blues For Mr. Charlie in freedom school in Mississippi, and Go Tell it On the Mountain with my first high school class.
When I became a teacher, I used Blues For Mr. Charlie in freedom school in Mississippi, and Go Tell it On the Mountain with my first high school class.
Practice tips
- Practice freedom 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.