Common classroom phrases for students

 

If you are a student learning English, below are some useful phrases that you can use in the classroom. 

Classroom Language For English Teachers

  1. "Please open your books to page..."

    • "Class, please open your books to page twenty."
  2. "I don't understand."

    • "Teacher, I don't understand how to solve this problem."
  3. "Can you repeat that, please?"

    • "Can you repeat that, please? I didn't hear the last part."
  4. "What does ___ mean?"

    • "What does 'photosynthesis' mean?"
  5. "How do you spell that?"

    • "How do you spell 'necessary'?"
  6. "Can I go to the bathroom?"

    • "Ms. Smith, can I go to the bathroom?"
  7. "What's the homework for tonight?"

    • "Could you tell us what's the homework for tonight?"
  8. "When is this due?"

    • "When is the science project due?"
  9. "Can we work in groups?"

    • "For this assignment, can we work in groups?"
  10. "I need help with this."

    • "I need help with this question; it's really tough."
  11. "Can you explain it again?"

    • "I'm still confused. Can you explain it again?"
  12. "May I borrow a pencil?"

    • "I forgot mine. May I borrow a pencil?"
  13. "Which page are we on?"

    • "I just got here. Which page are we on?"
  14. "I'm ready to present."

    • "I finished my research. I'm ready to present."
  15. "Can I have a moment?"

    • "Before we start, can I have a moment to set up?"
  16. "Please turn in your papers."

    • "Everyone, please turn in your papers at the front."
  17. "Are there any questions?"

    • "I've finished explaining the chapter. Are there any questions?"
  18. "Please pay attention."

    • "This is important, so please pay attention."
  19. "It's time to clean up."

    • "The bell is about to ring. It's time to clean up."
  20. "Line up at the door."

    • "Kids, line up at the door quietly, please."
  21. "Take out your notebooks."

    • "We're starting a new lesson. Take out your notebooks."
  22. "Let's review yesterday's lesson."

    • "Good morning! Let's review yesterday's lesson."
  23. "Who can answer this question?"

    • "Who can answer this question about the water cycle?"
  24. "Pay attention to the board."

    • "I'm writing the formulas on the board. Pay attention to the board, please."
  25. "Please raise your hand."

    • "If you know the answer, please raise your hand."
  26. "Work quietly on your own."

    • "For the next ten minutes, work quietly on your own."
  27. "Read the instructions carefully."

    • "Before you start the test, read the instructions carefully."
  28. "Speak clearly and loudly."

    • "When you give your presentation, speak clearly and loudly."
  29. "Pass your papers to the front."

    • "When you're finished, pass your papers to the front."
  30. "That's correct, well done!"

    • "That's correct, well done! You got the answer right."

These phrases are commonly used in classroom settings, ranging from questions students may ask to instructions teachers may give. They facilitate clear communication between teachers and students.

 

At the start of a lesson instructions

 

At the start of a lesson, teachers can use these eight phrases, each with four examples:

  1. "Good morning/afternoon, everyone!"

    • "Good morning, everyone! I hope you're all ready for an exciting day."
    • "Good morning, everyone! Let's start the day with a smile."
    • "Good afternoon, everyone! Ready to dive into today's lesson?"
    • "Good afternoon, everyone! I hope you had a great lunch and are ready to learn."
  2. "Let's begin with..."

    • "Let's begin with a quick review of yesterday's topic."
    • "Let's begin with some warm-up exercises to get our brains working."
    • "Let's begin with checking our homework from last time."
    • "Let's begin with a discussion about what we expect to learn today."
  3. "Today, we're going to..."

    • "Today, we're going to start a new chapter on photosynthesis."
    • "Today, we're going to learn how to write a persuasive essay."
    • "Today, we're going to practice our speaking skills with a new game."
    • "Today, we're going to explore the history of Ancient Rome."
  4. "Before we start, make sure you have..."

    • "Before we start, make sure you have your textbook and notebook ready."
    • "Before we start, make sure you have a pen to take notes."
    • "Before we start, make sure you have your homework on the desk."
    • "Before we start, make sure you have all your materials out."
  5. "I'd like to introduce our new topic..."

    • "I'd like to introduce our new topic, which is the water cycle."
    • "I'd like to introduce our new topic on Shakespeare's plays."
    • "I'd like to introduce our new topic about the importance of recycling."
    • "I'd like to introduce our new topic: fractions and decimals in math."
  6. "Does anyone remember where we left off?"

    • "Does anyone remember where we left off in the story we were reading?"
    • "Does anyone remember where we left off in our study of the periodic table?"
    • "Does anyone remember where we left off with the math problems we were solving?"
    • "Does anyone remember where we left off during our last discussion about ecosystems?"
  7. "Please turn to page..."

    • "Please turn to page 32 where we'll start our lesson on adverbs."
    • "Please turn to page 78; that's where our new unit begins."
    • "Please turn to page 15 so we can go over the experiment steps."
    • "Please turn to page 90 where we will find the instructions for our project."
  8. "Are you ready to get started?"

    • "Are you ready to get started with some fun math puzzles?"
    • "Are you ready to get started with our science lab?"
    • "Are you ready to get started on today's writing activity?"
    • "Are you ready to get started with our geography quiz?"

These phrases set the tone for the lesson, help students focus, and provide a clear starting point for the day's learning activities.

 

20 English phrases an English teacher might use

Here are 20 English phrases that an English teacher might use in a classroom, along with examples of how they could be used in sentences

 

  1. "Let's get started."

    • "Good morning, everyone! Let's get started with today's lesson."
  2. "Please listen carefully."

    • "This part is tricky, so please listen carefully as I explain it."
  3. "Repeat after me."

    • "Repeat after me: 'Through thick and thin.'"
  4. "Take turns speaking."

    • "When we discuss, please take turns speaking so everyone's voice is heard."
  5. "Check your answers with a partner."

    • "Now that you've finished the exercise, check your answers with a partner."
  6. "Hand in your homework."

    • "Don't forget to hand in your homework at the end of class."
  7. "Let's go over the homework."

    • "Let's go over the homework from last night to clear up any confusion."
  8. "Does anyone have any questions?"

    • "I've finished the chapter summary. Does anyone have any questions?"
  9. "Look at the board, please."

    • "I've written some examples on the board, please look at them."
  10. "Open your textbooks to page..."

    • "Open your textbooks to page 54, we'll start from the top."
  11. "You did a great job today."

    • "I'm impressed with your presentations. You did a great job today!"
  12. "It's time for a break."

    • "You've been working hard, so it's time for a break."
  13. "Who remembers what we covered yesterday?"

    • "Who remembers what we covered yesterday about irregular verbs?"
  14. "Write this down."

    • "This is important, so write this down in your notes."
  15. "Let's practice speaking."

    • "We've learned new vocabulary, now let's practice speaking."
  16. "Please quiet down."

    • "It's getting a bit noisy, please quiet down."
  17. "That's not quite right. Try again."

    • "Your answer's not quite right. Look at the hint and try again."
  18. "Everyone, please focus."

    • "We're going to start a new topic. Everyone, please focus."
  19. "Say it in English, please."

    • "Remember, in this classroom, we try to say everything in English, please."
  20. "Class dismissed."

    • "We're done for the day. Class dismissed, and see you tomorrow!"

English teachers can use these phrases to manage their classrooms, provide instructions, encourage participation, and create an English-speaking environment.

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