educational

Everyday

1. Educational means teaching you something or helping you learn. tree →
2. Connected with schools and teaching, as in «educational system». tree →

In the lessons

Used about games, toys, TV shows, trips and websites that help children learn. Phrases: «educational toys», «an educational trip», «educational value». It tells the reader that something is good for learning, often also fun.

Examples

• We went on an educational trip to the science museum. tree →
• This app is fun and educational. tree →
• Grandma gave me an educational board game. tree →
• Museums are very educational places. tree →
• The documentary was really educational. tree →
• The government spends money on educational programmes. tree →

Note

«An educational» (vowel sound) — use «an». Not the same as «educated» (a person who has learned a lot). Adverb: educationally.