Conversational+Expressions+for+the+Classroom


 * General Expressions for Communication ** **// In the Classroom //**

How do you say in English? Please speak more slowly.Please repeat that.How do you pronounce this word?How do you spell ….? / Please spell that.May I borrow …?Please write that on the board.Can I have a piece of paper?I don’t understand. Please explain that.I need to leave early.I can’t come to class tomorrow.I’m sorry I’m late.

**// To Start a Conversation //**

Good morning.Good afternoon.Good evening.Hi. My name is. What is your name?It’s nice to meet you. / It’s a pleasure to meet you. Excuse me. May I talk to you for a minute?May I ask you a question? / May I ask you some questions?

**// To Give Your Opinion //**

I think that …/ I feel that …/ I believe that …In my opinion, …

**// To Clarify When You Don’t Understand //**

I don’t understand. / I don’t get it.What do you mean?Could you repeat that? / Could you say that again?I didn’t hear what you said. Could you speak up please?I didn’t understand your last sentence. Could you repeat what you said?

**// To Show that You Understand //**

Now I’ve got it. I understand.I’m with you.Uh-huh.Um-hmm.

**// To Check Another Person’s Understanding of You //**

Do you follow me?Have you got it? / Did you get that?Are you with me?Would you like me to repeat that?Please repeat to me what I just told you.Be sure to ask if you have any questions.

**// To Ask Another Person’s Opinion //**

What do you think? / What’s your opinion?Do you agree?What do you think about …?

**// To Say that You Agree //**

I agree (completely).That’s right. / That’s correct. / That’s true.That’s what I think, too. / I think so, too.Exactly!

**// To Say that You Don’t Agree //**

Really? I think that …Well, I’m not sure about that.I disagree. / I don’t agree.Really? I’m surprised you think that.Well, I don’t think so.That’s wrong. / That isn’t right.Absolutely not!

**// To Fill the Silence While You Think //**

Hmm… Let me think about that.I’m not sure.I haven’t thought about that.

**// To End a Conversation //**

Sorry, but I have to go now.Sorry, but I need to go now.Well, it was nice talking to you, but I need to get back to work.It was nice talking to you, but the time is up.Excuse me. It’s time for me to leave.

**// To Say Good-bye //**

It was nice meeting you.It was nice talking to you.Thanks for the information.Talk to you later.See you again soon.Take care.See you later.Have a nice day / afternoon / evening!