(, Canada, British) An educational institution for small children (normally around 3 to 5 years old, who not yet have begun primary school).
Nursery school means: An educational institution for small children (normally around 3 to 5 years old, who not yet have begun primary school).. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. It is an education-system term, so usage is institutional and routine.
Nursery school means: An educational institution for small children (normally around 3 to 5 years old, who not yet have begun primary school).. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. It is an education-system term, so usage is institutional and routine.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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nursery school means: An educational institution for small children (normally around 3 to 5 years old, who not yet have begun primary school).. Register: informal, Canadian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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