Task 1. Learn the list of classroom phrases by heart.
"Classroom language"
refers to the common phrases and expressions used by teachers and students within the
classroom setting. These phrases facilitate instruction, classroom management, and interaction.
FOR TEACHERS:
1. Starting the Class:
1. "Good morning/afternoon, everyone!"
2. "Let’s begin our lesson."
3. "Are you ready to start?"
4. "Good morning, class!"
5. "Let’s settle down and get ready to learn."
6. "Welcome back, everyone."
7. "I hope you're all ready for today's lesson."
8. "Let’s start with a quick review of yesterday’s topic."
9. "Today, we’re going to learn about..."
10. "I'm glad to see everyone today."
11. "Let’s take out our materials and begin."
12. "We’re going to start today with..."
13. "Who can remind us where we left off last time?"
14. "Before we start, let's check our homework."
15. "I hope you're all excited for today's activities."
16. "Let's get into our lesson right away."
17. "Can everyone please turn to page..."
18. "First, we will..."
19. "Let's begin with a brief discussion."
20. "Are there any questions before we start?"
21. "As usual, let's start with some warm-up exercises."
22. "Let's focus our attention to the front."
23. "I have something interesting planned for us today."
2. Giving Instructions:
1. "Open your books to page..."
2. "Listen carefully."
3. "Repeat after me."
4. "Can anyone answer this question?"
5. "Please write this down."
6. "Please listen carefully to the instructions."
7. "Read the instructions on the board."
8. "Turn to page 10 in your textbooks."
9. "Write down the answers in your notebooks."
10. "Work in pairs/groups for this activity."
11. "Raise your hand if you need assistance."
12. "Complete the first three exercises."
13. "Remember to check your work when you’re done."
14. "Please underline the key words."
15. "You will have 10 minutes to complete this."
16. "Take turns to speak in your group."
17. "Ensure your name is on the top of the sheet."
18. "Don't forget to write today's date."
19. "Once you're finished, you may read quietly."
20. "Discuss your answers with a partner."
21. "Use a pencil for this activity."
22. "Be sure to follow the steps in order."
23. "Watch the demonstration carefully."
24. "Speak in English while doing the activity."
25. "Can everyone please submit their work by the end of the class?"
3. Asking for Participation:
1. "Who can answer this question?"
2. "Would anyone like to share their thoughts?"
3. "Can someone explain this concept?"
4. "Who remembers the answer from last class?"
5. "Does anyone have an idea about this?"
6. "I’d like to hear a few different opinions."
7. "Who can tell us what happened next in the story?"
8. "Can anyone give an example of this?"
9. "Who would like to volunteer for this activity?"
10. "Let’s go around the room and share our ideas."
11. "I need a helper for this demonstration."
12. "Who wants to be the first to present?"
13. "Can someone summarize what we just learned?"
14. "Who has a question about the assignment?"
15. "I’d like everyone to participate in this discussion."
16. "Who can build on that point?"
17. "Does anyone have a different perspective?"
18. "Who would like to read aloud?"
19. "Can anyone recall the main points?"
20. "Who feels confident to solve this problem?"
4. Managing the Classroom:
1. "Let’s all pay attention now."
2. "It’s time to quiet down and focus."
3. "Please put away unrelated materials."
4. "Eyes on me, please."
5. "Let's make sure everyone gets a turn to speak."
6. "We need to work quietly now."
7. "Remember to raise your hand to speak."
8. "Keep your voices at an inside level."
9. "Let's respect each other's opinions."
10. "We’re going to take turns so everyone can participate."
11. "Please return to your seats."
12. "Let’s listen to each other without interrupting."
13. "Make sure your workspace is organized."
14. "Can we all agree to follow the rules?"
15. "I need everyone’s attention at the front."
16. "Let’s make sure we’re all following along."
17. "I’m waiting for everyone to be ready."
18. "Let's keep the noise level down."
19. "It's important that we all cooperate."
20. "Please follow the classroom etiquette."
5. Instructions commonly found in (YL) textbooks:
1. "Match the pictures with the words."
2. "Complete the sentences."
3. "Color the picture according to the instructions."
4. "Trace the letters/words."
5. "Circle the correct answer."
6. "Count and write the number."
7. "Cut and paste the images."
8. "Draw a line to connect the matching pairs."
9. "Read the text and answer the questions."
10. "Choose the right word from the box."
11. "Fill in the blanks with words from the list."
12. "Label the parts of the picture."
13. "Arrange the sentences in the correct order."
14. "Tick (✔) the correct images."
15. "Cross out (✖) the wrong answers."
16. "Write the missing letters in the words."
17. "Underline the nouns/verbs/adjectives."
18. "Find and highlight the key words."
19. "Sort the words into categories."
20. "Guess and check the right option."
6. Encouraging Students:
1. "Excellent work!"
2. "Keep it up!"
3. "You're doing great."
4. "Great job on that answer!"
5. "You’re on the right track!"
6. "I’m proud of your effort."
7. "Keep up the good work!"
8. "That’s a very thoughtful response."
7. Ending the Class:
1. "That’s all for today."
2. "Don’t forget your homework."
3. "See you next time."
FOR STUDENTS:
1. Asking for Help or Clarification:
- "I don’t understand."
- "Can you help me, please?"
- "What does [word] mean?"
- "How do you spell [word]?"
2. Participating in Class:
- "I know the answer!"
- "May I read the question?"
- "Can I try?"
3. Requesting Permission:
- "May I go to the restroom?"
- "Can I drink water?"
- "May I borrow a pencil?"
4. Responding to Teachers:
- "Here is my homework."
5. Working in Groups:
- "What do you think?"
- "Let’s work together on this."
- "Can you explain this to me?"
