Classroom Requests in English

Front

Go to the toilet

Back

“May I go to the toilet, please?”
“Can I go to the toilet?”

Possible replies:
“Yes, you may.” / “Not now, please wait.”

Indonesian: “Bolehkah saya ke toilet?”

Front

Drink Water

Back

“May I drink some water?”
“Can I drink water?”

Replies:
“Sure, go ahead.” / “Please wait until I finish explaining.”
Indonesian: “Bolehkah saya minum air?”

Front

Sharpening a pencil

Back

“May I sharpen my pencil?”
Reply: “Yes, you may.” / “Do it quickly, please.”
Indonesian: “Bolehkah saya meraut pensil?”

Front

Borrow a pen

Back

“Can I borrow your pen?”
Reply: “Sure, here you are.” / “Sorry, I’m using it.”
Indonesian: “Bolehkah saya meminjam pulpenmu?”

Front

Borrow an eraser

Back

“Can I borrow your eraser?”
Reply: “Of course.” / “Sorry, I don’t have one.”
Indonesian: “Bolehkah saya meminjam penghapusmu?”

Front

Opening windows

Back

“May I open the window?”
Replies: “Yes, please.” / “No, it’s too noisy.”
Indonesian: “Bolehkah saya membuka jendela?”

Front

Closing windows

Back

“May I close the window?”
Replies: “Yes, it’s cold.” / “No, keep it open, please.”
Indonesian: “Bolehkah saya menutup jendela?”

Front

Opening door

Back

“Can I open the door?”
Reply: “Yes, please.” / “No, keep it closed.”
Indonesian: “Bolehkah saya membuka pintu?”

Front

Nyalakan kipas

Back

“May I turn on the fan?”
Replies: “Yes, it’s very hot.” / “Not now, please.”
Indonesian: “Bolehkah saya menyalakan kipas angin?”

Front

Matikan kipas

Back

“May I turn off the fan?”
Replies: “Yes, I feel cold.” / “No, leave it on.”
Indonesian: “Bolehkah saya mematikan kipas angin?”