 Can I come to your office?
/  Could you explain a little bit more
Can you come to my office?
 How should I pronounce "……..."?
 How do you pronounce this word?
 Would you pronounce the word
"…………..."? /
Would you pronounce this word,
please?
 How do you spell "..."?
 What does UK stand for?
 Would you give us an example? /
Would you give me an example?
 How do you spell that?
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?
 Execuse me, can I talk to you for a
minute?
 I'm sorry I am late.
 Can I go to the restroom?
 Can I change seats?
Classroom Language For English Teachers

Classroom Language: The beginning of the lesson

1. Good morning
 Good morning, afternoon  Hello, everyone.
everybody.  Hello there, John.
2. How are you?
 How are you today?  How are things with you?
 How are you getting on?  Are you feeling better today,
 How's life? David?
3. Introductions
 My name is Mr/Mrs/Ms ………...  I've got five lessons with you each
I'm your new English teacher. week.
 I'll be teaching you English this
 I've got one lesson with you each
cycle, this year. weekend.
4. Time to begin
 Let's begin our lesson now.  I think we can start now.
 Is everybody ready to start?  Now we can get down to work.
 I hope you are all ready for your
English lesson.
5. Waiting to start
 I'm waiting for you to be quiet.  Stop talking and be quiet.
 We won't start until everyone is  Settle down now so we can start.
quiet.
6. Put your things away
 Close your books.  Pack your things away.
 Put your books away.
7. Register
 Who is absent today?  What's wrong with Jim today?
 Who isn't here today?  Why were you absent last Friday?
 What's the matter with Jim today?
8. Late
 Where have you been?  Did you miss your bus?
 We started ten minutes ago.  Did you oversleep?
What have you been doing?  Don't let it happen again.
Classroom Language: Simple instructions
1. Here are some common instructions which the class can easily understand:
 Come in.  Stand by your desks.
 Go out.  Put your hands up.
 Stand up.  Put your hands down.
 Sit down.  Hold your books/pens up.
 Come to the front of the class.  Show me your pencil.
2. A number of instructions can be used at the beginning of a session:
 Pay attention, everybody.  Repeat after me.
 You need pencils/rulers.  Again, please.
 We'll learn how to ...  Everybody ...
 Are you ready?  You have five minutes to do this.
 Open your books at page...  Who's next?
 Turn to page ...  Like this, not like that.
 Look at activity five.
 Listen to this tape.
3. A number of instructions can be used at the end of a session:
 It's time to finish.  Collect your work please.
 Have you finished?  Pack up your books.
 Let's stop now.  Are your desks tidy?
 Stop now.  Don't forget to bring your ...
 Let's check the answers. tomorrow.
 Any questions?
4. Instructions can also be sequenced:
 First  Then
 Next  Finally
 After that
5. Comprehension language:
 Are you ready?  What did you say?
 Are you with me?  One more time, please.
 Are you OK?  Say it again, please.
 OK so far?  I don't understand.
 Do you get it?  I don't get it.
 Do you understand?  Like this?
 Do you follow me?  Is this OK?
Classroom Language: The end of the lesson
1. Time to stop
 It's almost time to stop.  There's the bell. It's time to stop.
 I'm afraid it's time to finish now.  That's all for today. You can go
 We'll have to stop here. now.
2. Not time to stop
 The bell hasn't gone yet.  Your watch must be fast.
 There are still two minutes to go.  We seem to have finished early.
 We still have a couple of minutes  We have an extra five minutes.
left.  Sit quietly until the bell goes.
 The lesson doesn't finish till five
past.
3. Wait a minute
 Hang on a moment.  Just a moment, please.
 Just hold on a moment.  One more thing before you go.
 Stay where you are for a moment.  Back to your places.
4. Next time
 We'll do the rest of this chapter next time.
 We'll finish this exercise next lesson.
 We've run out of time, so we'll continue next lesson.
 We'll continue this chapter next Monday.
5. Homework
 This is your homework for tonight.  There is no homework today.
 Do exercise 10 on page 23 for  Remember your homework.
your homework.  Take a worksheet as you leave.
 Prepare the next chapter for
Monday.
6. Goodbye
 Goodbye, everyone.  See you in room 7 after the break.
 See you again next Wednesday.  Have a good holiday.
 See you tomorrow afternoon.  Enjoy your vacation.
7. Leaving the room
 Get into a queue.  Try not to make any noise as you
 Form a queue and wait for the bell. leave.
 Everybody outside!  Be quiet as you leave. Other
 All of you get outside now! classes are still working.
 Hurry up and get out!  It's tidy up time
 Line up
 Classroom Language: Language of classroom management
Here are some phrases that can be used for classroom management:
Giving instructions
 Open your books at page 52.
 Come out and write it on the board.
 Listen to the tape, please.
 Get into groups of four.
 Finish off this song at home.
 Let's sing a song.
 Everybody, please.
 All together now.
 The whole class, please.
 I want you all to join in.
Sequencing
 First of all, today, ...
 Right. Now we will go on to the
next exercise.
 Have you finished?
 For the last thing today, let's ...
 Whose turn is it to read?
 Which question are you on?
 Next one, please.
 Who hasn't answered yet?
Supervision
 Look this way.
 Stop talking.
 Listen to what ... is saying.
 Leave that alone now.
 Be careful.
Asking questions
 Where's Bill?
 Is Bill in the kitchen?
 Tell me where Bill is.
 What was the house like?
 What do you think?
 How can you tell?
Responding to questions
 Yes, that's right,
 Fine.
 Almost. Try again.
 What about this word?
Metalanguage
 What's the Spanish for "doll"?
 Explain it in your own words.
 It's spelt with a capital "J".
 Can anybody correct this sentence?
 Could you try the next one?
 I would like you to write this down.
 Would you mind switching the lights
on?
 It might be an idea to leave this till
next time.
 Who would like to read?
 Which topic will your group report on?
 Do you want to answer question 3?
 Let me explain what I want you to
do next.
 The idea of this exercise is for you
to ...
 You have ten minutes to do this.
 Your time is up.
 Finish this by twenty to eleven.
 Can you all see the board?
 Have you found the place?
 Are you all ready?
 Fill in the missing words.
 Mark the right alternative.
Reference
 After they left the USA, the Beatles
 The church was started in the last
century.
 This is a picture of a typically
English castle.
 In the background you can see ...
 While we're on the subject, ...
 As I said earlier, ...
 Let me sum up.
Affective attitudes
 That's interesting!
 That really is very kind of you.
 Don't worry about it.
 I was a bit disappointed with your
efforts.
Social ritual
 Good morning.
 Cheerio now.
 God bless!
 Have a nice weekend.
 Thanks for your help.  Merry Christmas!
 Happy birthday!

Classroom Language: The language of error correction

Here are some phrases that can be used when giving feedback to students:
 Very good.  Sort of, yes.
 That's very good.  That's more like it.
 Well done.  That's much better.
 Very fine.  That's a lot better.
 That's nice.  You've improved a lot.
 I like that.
 Marvellous!  You were almost right.
 You did a great job.  That's almost it.
 Magnificent!  You're halfway there.
 Terrific!  You've almost got it.
 Wow!  You're on the right lines.
 Jolly good!  There's no need to rush.
 Great stuff!  There's no hurry.
 Fantastic!  We have plenty of time
 Right!  Go on. Have a try.
 Yes!  Have a go.
 Fine.  Have a guess.
 Quite right  Not really.
 That's right.  Unfortunately not.
 That's it.  I'm afraid that's not quite right.
 That's correct.  You can't say that, I'm afraid.
 That's quite right.  You can't use that word here.
 Yes, you've got it.  Good try, but not quite right.
 It depends.  Have another try.
 It might be, I suppose.  Not quite right. Try again.
 In a way, perhaps.  Not exactly.

Classroom Language: The language of spontaneous situations

If we use English in spontaneous situations:
 We relate the target language to the learner's immediate environment.
 We take advantage of spontaneous situations to use the target language.
 We exploit contexts which are not directly linked to the syllabus
(language in use).
Here are some common situations in which spontaneous English can be
used:
 Happy birthday!  “………” is eleven today. Let's sing
 Many returns (of the day). "Happy Birthday".
 “………” has his/her 12th birthday
today.

 Best of luck.  Well done!

 Good luck.
 I hope you pass.  Who's not here today?
 Congratulations!  Who isn't here?
 What's wrong with ... today?
 I'm sorry (about that).
 Sorry, that was my fault.
 I'm terribly sorry.
 Excuse me.
 Could I get past please?
 You're blocking the way.
 I can't get past you.
 Get out of the way, please
 I hope you all have a good
Christmas.
 Happy New Year!
 All the best for the New Year.
 Happy Easter.
 Hard lines!
 Never mind.
Terms of Praise and Disapproval
 Good. That is (very) good.
 Nice. That is (very) nice.
 Excellent. Wonderful.
 That's better. Much better.
 Not bad.
 Correct.
 Of course.
 Exactly.
 Are you sure?
 No, that's not (quite) rights.
 One word isn't right.
 No, that's wrong.
 I'll say it again.
 You didn't understand the
sentence (the word).
 Say(Try) it again please.
General Instructions
 Not so loud please.
 Would you please listen carefully.
 Stand up please.
 Form a circle.
 Work for a minute with partners.
 Bring (pictures) along from home.
 (Tomorrow) we're having a test.
 Please write now.
 Please read now.
 I'll (We'll) begin now.
 Begin now.
 Better luck next time.
 Do you feel better today?
 Are you better now?
 Have you been ill?
 What was the matter?
 I'll be back in a moment.
 Carry on with the exercise while
I'm away.
 I've got to go next door for a
moment.
 I'm afraid I can't speak any louder.
 I seem to be losing my voice.
 I have a sore throat.
 I have a headache.
 I'm feeling under the weather.
 Do you mind if I sit down?
 Please stop writing (reading).
 Could I please have your
homework(tests, exercises)?
 Everyone should correct her or his
own work.
 Please correct your work.
 Exchange with your neighbor.
 Open(Shut) your books.
 Turn to page (11) in your book.
 Don't look at your book while
speaking.
 Repeat the letter (the word, the
sentence, the expression).
 Once again please.
 (Somewhat) Louder.
(Clearer./Slower./Faster.)
 Please speaking more distinctly.
 (Jan), you alone.
 All (everybody) together.
 Repeat after me.
 (Don't) Repeat after me.
 Just listen.
 Listen carefully.
 Read the letter(the word, the
sentence, the expression) aloud.
 Everyone should read one
sentence.
 Begin with line (17).
 Not on page (19), on page (20).
 Go to the board.
  Will you please go to the board?
 Who will go to the board?
 Write the letter(the word, the
sentence, the expression) on the
board.
 Copy what is on the board.
 Who knows it (the answer)?
 How do you say that in English?
 In English, please.
 Do you understand the question
(the sentence)?
 Is it (too) difficult (easy)?
 Are you finished?
 Come see me (tomorrow) after
class.
 Now let's go on.
 Now let's do something different.
 Now let's begin something new.
 That's enough for today.
 Does anyone have a question?
 Do you have any questions?
Student Responses and Questions
 I don't understand that.
 I didn't understand that.
 Oh, I understand.
 I don't know (that).
 Pardon./Excuse me?/ I'm sorry.
 How do you say ... in English?
 Can you repeat the sentence
please?
 I don't have a book (a pen).
 Which page are we on? Which
line?
 Where is that?
 I have a question.
 What do we have due for tomorrow
(Monday)?
 Should we do that in writing or
orally?
 Is that right this way?
 Can you help me?

 Muy Bien Very Good

 Excelente Excellent
 Buen Trabajo Good Job
 Todos Juntos All Together
 Más alto/bajo Louder/Softer
 Silencio, por favor Quiet, Please
 Otra vez Once more
 Quièn sabe la respuesta? Who knows the answer?
Alguién? Anyone?
 Hay preguntas? Are there any question?
 Tengo una pregunta I have a question.
 Como se dice____ en español? How do you say____ in Spanish?
 Como se escribe____? How do you write____?
 Que quiere decir____? Do you want to say____?
 Repita por favor. Repeat, please
 No sé / No comprendo. I don't know / I don't understand
 No recuerdo I don't remember
 Bueno, pues, este Okay, well, um
 Vamos a tener una prueba We are going to have a quiz /
/ un examen hoy / mañana a test today / tomorrow
 Abran el libro en la pagina Open your book to the page
 Cierren el libro Close the book
 Contesten la pregunta Answer the question
 Copien / Dibujen Copy / Draw
 Compórtate Behave
 Den la vuelta Turn around
 Díganme Tell me
 Empiecen ahora Begin Now
 Escojan Choose
 Entreguen la prueba / la tarea Hand in the quiz / the homework
 Escriban Write
 Escuchen Listen
 Estudien Study
 Formen groups de # Form groups of #
 Hablen en ingles Speak in English
 Hagan Do
 Lean en voz alta Read out loud
 Levanten la mano Raise your hand
 Levántense Stand up
 Miren Look / Watch
 Muéstrenme Show me
 No grites Do not shout
 Oigan Listen
 Paren Stop
 Pasen a la pizarra Go to the board
 Piensen (en) Think (about)
 Pongan To put / place
 Presten atención (a) Pay attention (to)
 Pronuncien Pronounce
 Recojan Pick up
 Recuerden Remember
 Responden Answer
 Revisen Review
 Saquen la tarea / un lapicero Take out the homework / a pen
o un lápiz or a pencil
 Señalen Point at
 Siéntense Sit down
 Sigan Continue
 Terminen Finish
 Tirar los papeles en la papelera Throw the papers into the bin
 Toquen Touch
 Trabajen en pareja Work in pairs
 Traigan Bring
 Vayan Go to the board
 Vengan aquí Come here.
 Puedo ir al baño? Can I go to the bathroom?
 Puedo ir a tomar agua? Can I get a drink of water?
 Puedo sacarle punta al lápiz? Can I sharpen my pencil?
 Puedo hablar en ingles? Can I speak in English?
 Puedo ir a mi armario? Can I go to my locker?
 Puedo ir a la oficina? Can I go to the office?
 Puedo ir a la enfermera? Can I go to the nurse?
 Puedo ir a la oficina de consejos? Can I go to the principal's office?
 Significa It means___
 Estoy confundido. I am confused
 Más despacio, por favor More slowly, please
 ¿Cómo se escribe libro? How do you spell libro?
 ¿Me prestas una hoja de papel? Will you lend me a piece of paper?
 ¿Cuál es la tarea? What is for homework?
 Pon la tarea encima de tu pupitre Put your homework on top of your desk
 Saca una hoja de papel. Take out a sheet of paper
 Escribe / No escribas Write / Don't write
 Escribe las palabras Write the words
 Escribe en español Write in Spanish
 Escribe en frases completas Write in complete sentences
 Escribe las respuestas Write the answers
 Contesta en español Answer in Spanish
 Contesta en frases completas Answer in complete sentences
 Haz el diálogo Do the dialog
 Trabaja con tu compañero Work with your partner
 Practica con tu compañero Practice with your partner
 Pregúntale a tu compañero Ask your partner
 Necesito un voluntario I need a volunteer
 ¿Has terminado? Have you finished?
 Todo en el suelo Everything on the floor
 Tapa tu papel Cover your paper
 Apaga la luz Turn out the light
 Enciende la luz Turn on the light
 No te duermas Don't sleep
 Ten cuidado Be careful
 Date la vuelta Turn around
 Perdón Excuse me
 Salud Bless you
 Me toca a mi It's my turn
 Te toca a ti It's your turn
 No hagas trampas Don't cheat
 No seas tramposo Don't be a cheater
 Estoy bromeando I'm joking.