Classroom language - Essential phrases

These are phrases you should know, understand, or be able to use in class.
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 Dash
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
Greetings/Small Talk
Good morning. Good afternoon. Goodby, see you
tomorrow/ Friday/next
week/next class.
How are you today? Fine. Not too bad.
What's up? Not much. Have a nice/good day!
Have a good weekend!

General Clarity English Questions
I don't understand. How do you say "X" in
English?
What do you call "X" in
English?
Can you give us an
example?
Can you say that again,
please?
What does "X" mean?
Could you explain it once
more, please?
What is the meaning of "X"? What does it mean?
Can you repeat that? Can you speak more slowly? Can you speak more loudly?
What page?

What is the opposite
meaning of " hot"?
Would you read the last
sentence a little more
slowly?


Student to Teacher Classroom English
Can I come to your office?
At what time can I came to
your office?
How should I pronounce
"X"?
How do you pronounce this
word?
Can you pronounce the word
"X"?
How do you spell "X"? What does USA stand for?
Would you give us an
example?
How do you spell that? Could you explain a little bit
more about that?
What do you mean? What is the difference
between "a" and "b"?
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. May I
come in?
Can I go to the restroom?
Can I go out?