Elementary/Beginner

Classroom language
I don’t understand.
What is the homework?

I have a problem.
Can you speak louder, please?

I can’t see the board.

Can you speak more slowly, please?

I don’t have .
Can you repeat, please?

Can I borrow ?
What page are we on?

Can you help me, please?

What do we have to do now?

I’m ready.
How do you say in English?

Can I answer the question?

How do you spell ?

Wait a minute, please.

What is ? What does the word

mean?

Sorry, I did not hear that.

Can I come in?

I’m sorry I’m late.

Can I go to the restroom?

Can I change seats?

Can you switch on/off the lights?

Can I open/close the window?

 Group work

Classroom language
Asking for an opinion Expressing an opinion

– What do you think about...?

– In my opinion/view….

– What are your thoughts on all – From my point of view...

of this?
– If you ask me…

– How do you feel about that?

– As far as I’m concerned….

– Do you agree?
– It seems to me that….

– Well, I’d say…

Agreeing Disagreeing
– I share your point of view.
– I see what you mean, but…

– I think/believe so, too.

– You may be right, but…

– I have come to the same – I respect your point but from my

conclusion.
perspective…

– I hold the same opinion.

– I don’t see it that way.

– I have no objection whatsoever.

– I’m not sure I agree with you on…

– I see it that way too.

To clarify something Expressing understanding

What makes you think that?
You have a point there.

Can you explain what you mean by…?

I see what you mean.

Let me put it this/another way….

That’s an interesting example.

What I actually meant was….

Now I understand your perspective.

The point I’m trying to make is…

To tell about group work

In other words, you think…

My partner(s), … and I discussed…

If I understand you correctly, your

idea is…
My partner(s) and I decided that/agreed
on...

One example my partner offered was…

 Online lesson

Classroom language
Reporting a problem
– I can’t hear you. You’re on mute / – I can’t see your screen/the
your mic is off.
presentation.

– Sorry, my internet is really slow today.

– I’m sorry, you’re breaking up.

Could you say that one more time?
– Can you hear/see me now?

– How is that? Any better?

– The connection is bad. Can you – Sorry, I’m having a sound issue.

say that again?

– I need to turn my camera/mic off for a

– The link is not working.
moment, I'll be right back.

– Could you resend the link, please?

Giving an answer Vocabulary

– Just a moment, please.

– What does the word mean?

– May I have some time to think?

– Can you use this word in a
– I’m ready. Can I answer?
sentence?

– Can I answer the question?

– What is another word for ?

– Is this correct?
– How do you say in English?

– I’m not sure, but can I guess?

– How do you spell ?

Asking for help

– Can you help me, please?

– Would you give us an example?

– Will you give me a clue?

– What is the difference between .
– Can you help me figure this out?
and ?

– I have a question about .

– Can you explain it once more, please?

– I don’t quite understand what you

mean by .

Instructions

– What do we have to do now?

– Can you speak louder/more slowly,
– Do we have to write this down?
please?

– What is the homework?

– Sorry, I did not catch the last
part/part about ____. Could you
– When is the assignment due?
repeat that, please?

– What page are we on?

 Pre-Intermediate/
Intermediate

Classroom language
Asking for help
– Can you help me, please?
– Would you give us an example?

– Will you give me a clue?

– What is the difference between .

– Can you help me figure this out?

and ?

– I have a question about .

– Can you explain it once more, please?

– I don’t quite understand what

you mean by .

Giving an answer Vocabulary

– Just a moment, please.
– What does the word mean?

– May I have some time to think?

– Can you use this word
– I’m ready. Can I answer?
in a sentence?

– Can I answer the question?

– What is another word for ?

– Is this correct?
– How do you say in English?

– I’m not sure, but can I guess?

– How do you spell ?

Instructions Other requests

– What do we have to do now?
– Sorry I’m late. Can I come in?

– Do we have to write this down?

– Can I go to the bathroom?

– Can you speak louder/more – Can I change seats?

slowly, please?

– I can’t see the board, can you step

– Sorry, I did not catch the last aside?

part/part about . Could you

repeat that, please?
– Can I switch on/off the lights?

– What page are we on?

– Can I open/close the window?

– What is the homework?

– Can I borrow ____?

– When is the assignment due?

– Excuse me, can I talk to you for a minute?