Classroom Language

Greetings Pair work/Group work

Good morning/afternoon. Find a partner.

Hello!/Hi! Make a circle.
How are you today? Ask/Show/Tell your partner/
friend/group.
Work in pairs/groups.
Starting the lesson Work with your partner/friend/
group
Let’s start. Listen (to me).
Look (at me/at the board).
Open your books at page (4). Playing games

Close your eyes.

Managing the class It’s my/your/his/her turn.
Pass the (ball, cup) etc.
Be quiet, please. You’re the winner!
Put your hands up/down.
Repeat after me.
Ending the lesson
Instructions Close your books.
Collect the stickers/cards/spinners/
Draw/Colour/Stick/Cut out ...
scissors, please.
Let’s sing.
Put that in the (rubbish) bin, please.
Show me/the class your (picture).
Tidy up, please.

Questions Saying goodbye

Are you ready? It’s break time/lunch time.

Have you got a .. .? That’s all for to day See you
How many ... ? tomorrow
What can you see? Goodbye!
What colour is . . .? Have a nice weekend /holiday
What‘s/Who’s this?

Useful phrases for the pupils

Words of praise
(Excuse me,) Can I go to the toilet?
Excellent!/Fantastic!/Great work! I (don’t) understand.
Well done! I’m sorry
Good job! That’s correct!/That’s nice Can you help me? I’m ready

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