"学期" 在英语中叫做 "semester" 。它来源于拉丁语 "semestris"，意为 "半年"。
例句：
This semester I'm taking classes in history, math, and Engpsh. (这学期我在学历史、数学和英语课)
I'm really looking forward to the end of the semester. (我真的很期待这学期结束)
I have a lot of work to do before the semester is over. (在这学期结束之前我还有很多工作要做)