Classroom Expressions
Below is a list of common classroom expressions in English that the instructor may use in class.
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.
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?
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