Classroom Phrases

Which phrase is best to start a lesson?

• • Let’s take a quick break before we begin.

• • Today’s topic will be reviewed later.

• • Let’s begin today’s lesson.

• • Can anyone remember what we discussed last week?

What would you say to check if students understand the instruction?

• • Please write that down in your notebooks.

• • Can I have a volunteer to read?

• • Do you get the point?

• • Let’s move to the next topic.

Which phrase encourages student interaction?

• • Let’s analyze this on your own.

• • Talk about this in your groups.

• • We’ll skip this for now.

• • Please copy the text silently.

You want students to turn to a specific page. What do you say?

• • Have a look at the reading later.

• • Take out your notebooks.

• • Turn to page 42 in your textbooks

• • Let’s close our books for now

What is a good way to clarify a confusing point?

• • I’ll give you the answer now.

• • Let me explain that in a different way.

• • Let’s check the homework first.

• • Try asking your partner instead.

Which phrase helps encourage a quieter student to speak?

• • You don’t have to answer now.

• • Let’s hear from someone who hasn’t spoken yet.

• • We’ll skip to the next person.

• • I’ll call on someone else.

What should you say before giving group work instructions?

• • Please wait while I prepare the video.

• • Work in groups and discuss the case.

• • Read this silently, then write your own version.

• • Let’s continue with the lecture.