Classroom language

Now that we are about to begin the academic year you may need certain English expressions to make the most of your oral expression skills in the foreign language. Do you remember expressions such as:

What’s the meaning of….?
How do you say …… in English?
How do you spell it?.
Sorry, I don’t understand. Can you repeat, please?
Stand up.
Raise your hand.
Open your books on page ….
Speak louder, please.
Look it up in a dictionary.
Can I go to to the toilet, please?
Raise the blinds, please.
Translate into English.
Do your homework on time.
Start reading, please.
Can I clear the blackboard?
Check your answers before handing in the exam.
Ask any doubts.
Be quiet!
Silence, please.
Pay attention and listen to the CD!
Write in pen.

Remember to use "please", "excuse me", "sorry", "thank you" and other polite phrases to brighten up your English.

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