Classroom language - Essential phrases
The language spoken in the lessons is English. These are the most important phrases you should know, understand, or be able to use.
The Magic Words
-Excuse me.
-Appreciate.
-Pardon?
-No, thank you.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome.
-Please.
-I'm sorry.
Must Know Vocabulary
-Verb
-Adjective
-Noun
-Adverb
-Preposition
-Pronoun
-Comma
-Semicolon
-Colon
-Quotations
-Apostrophe
-Hyphen
-Question mark
Greetings/Small Talk
-Good morning everybody.
-Good afternoon everyone.
-What's up?
-Have a nice/good day! -Not much.
-Now, let's start today's lesson.
-Now, let's begin today's lesson.
-Today we will be going to (blah, blah, blah).
-See you tomorrow/ Friday/next week.
-How are you today? -Fine.-Not too bad.
General Clarity English Questions
-I don't understand.
-How do you say "blah, blah, blah" in English?
-What do you call "blah, blah, blah" in English?
-Are you saying "blah blah blah"?
-Can you say that again, please?
-What does "blah, blah, blah" mean?
-Could you explain it once more, please?
-What is the meaning of "blah, blah blah"?
-What does it mean?
-Would you repeat that?
-Can you speak more slowly?
-Can you speak more loudly?
-Could you speak louder, please? I can't hear you.
Opposite meaning.
-What is the opposite meaning of " hot"?
-Would you read the last sentence a little more slowly?
-"Cold" is the opposite meaning of "hot".
-Would you mind speaking louder?
-What page?
-It means the same thing.
-What is another meaning for "big"?
-"Large" is another meaning for "big".
Teacher to
Student Classroom English
-What's the problem?
-Ready? Are you ready?
-Excellent.
-Perfect.
-Here we go.
-That's correct.
-That's right.
-Looks good.
-Let's go/start.
-Now let's go/move on to...
-One more time.
-Please pronounce each word.
-Listen carefully.
Student to Teacher Classroom English
-How should I pronounce "blah, blah, blah"?
-How do you pronounce this word?
-Would you pronounce the word "blah, blah, blah"?
-How do you spell "blah, blah, blah"?
-How do you spell that?
-What does USA stand for?
-Would you give us an example?
-Could you explain a little bit more about that?
-What do you mean?
-Can I come to your office?
-I didn't understand today's lesson.
-I don't understand the homework.
-Just a minute/second/sec.
-When is the homework due?
-Excuse me, can I talk to you for a minute?
-I'm sorry I am late.
-Can I go to the restroom?
-Can I change seats?
Source : http://www.weberberg.de/skool/essential-phrases.html
