INTRODUCING YOURSELF AND MEETING NEW PEOPLE

Q : Hello. What’s your name?

A : My name is Reya. What’s yours?
Q : Hello. I’m Sam. Would you like to be friends?
A : Sure, I’d love to!
Q : Hey. Is anyone sitting here?
A : No, but you can sit here if you want.
Q : What class are you in?
A : I’m Form _____________. What about you?
Q : Do you want to be partners for the group project? I don’t have one yet.
A : Sure!

CLASS RELATED TOPICS, QUESTIONS AND PHRASES

Q : What’s the homework for today?

A : We have to write an essay on “A Trip to the Haunted House.”
Q : What subject do we have for the first period?
A : Maths.
Q : Do you have the new timetable/schedule?
A : Yes! It’s in my bag. Do you need one?
Q : What time do we have breakfast?
A : At 9.30 / 10.30 a.m.

PHRASES TO USE WHEN ASKING FOR HELP

Q : Can you help me with the geography homework?

A : Sure. This is how you do it.
Q : How did you get that answer?
A : We have to apply the Pythagoras Theorem here.
Q : I missed class yesterday. Can I look at your notes/What did we learn?
A : Sure! We learned about the past tense in English.
PHRASES FOR LUNCHTIME CONVERSATIONS

Q : Did you bring your lunch?

A : Yes. My mother packed nasi lemak, she made for me this morning.
Q : What did you have at lunch today?
A : I had a chicken wrap and an apple. What did you eat?
Q : Will you sit with me during breaktime?
A : Yes, sure!
Q : What do you think about the school’s canteen food?
A : I don’t like it much. The sandwiches barely have any flavor!
Q : I forgot my lunch. Can you share with me?
A : Yes, of course.

PHRASES FOR MAKING SMALL TALK

Q : How do you get to school?

A : I ride on the school bus. What about you?
Q : I find history very difficult. How do you feel about the class?
A : Me too. I can’t remember so many dates!
Q : What’s your favorite subject?
A : Mine is English. You?
Q : Have you read this book?
A : Yes, I borrowed it from the library and enjoyed it.
Q : Did you watch the new movie?
A : Oh, the last Star Wars one? I did, but I didn’t enjoy it much.
PHRASES FOR TALKING TO YOUR TEACHERS

In most schools, the students usually address the teacher as “Sir” or “Madam,”
depending on gender. You might also refer to the teacher by their last name, like “Mr” or
“Mrs”

Here are some useful phrases to keep in mind while talking to them!

PHRASES TO USE WHILE ENTERING AND LEAVING THE CLASS

 Ma’am, may I come in?

 Sir, may I go to the washroom/restroom?

 Sir, I’m feeling very ill. May I please go to the sickroom/nurse’s office?

PHRASES TO USE WHEN ASKING THE TEACHER QUESTIONS

Q : Ma’am, Can you please explain or repeat the last point?

A : Of course.
Q : Ma’am, when is the exam?
A : You’ll have the first test on May 2nd.
Q :Ma’am, I’m having trouble with this problem/ homework. Can you help me?
A : Okay. What is confusing you?

PHRASES TO USE WHEN APPLYING FOR A LIBRARY CARD

Q: What can I help you with today?

A: I need to check out this book.

Q: Do you have your library card?

A: I don't have one.

Q: Would you like to apply for one right now?

A: That's fine.
Q: I'm going to need you to fill out the application.

A: All right. All done.

Q: All right, now please sign the back of the card.

A: Okay. I've signed it.

Q: That's all there is to it.

A: Great. Now can I check out this book?

PHRASES TO USE WHEN ASKING A LIBRARIAN FOR ASSISTANCE

Q: How are you doing today?

A: Good. Thanks for asking.
Q: What may I do for you?
A: I need help with something.
Q: What do you need help with?
A: I am looking for a newspaper article.
Q: Have you looked in the periodicals?
A: I didn't even think about that.
Q: I can show you where they are.
A: That would be a lot of help.
Q: Follow me, please.
A: Thank you so much.