Classroom phrases

1. Basic Greetings

• Good morning, class!
• Hello, everyone!
• How are you today?
• Welcome to class!
• Nice to see you!
• I hope you had a great weekend.
• How was your day?
• It’s good to see you again.
• Let’s have a great lesson today!
• I hope you’re all doing well.

2. Starting the Lesson

• Let’s begin the class.
• Are you ready to start?
• Please take your seats.
• Settle down, please.
• Let’s get started.
• Open your books to page 5.
• Today, we will learn about…
• Pay attention, please.
• Listen carefully.
• I need everyone to focus.

3. Taking Attendance

• Let’s check attendance.
• Is everyone here?
• Who is absent today?
• Where is (student’s name)?
• Please say “here” when I call your name.
• Raise your hand if you’re present.
• Let me mark you present.
• I see we are missing a few students.
• Who was absent last class?
• Let’s get started now.

4. Setting Expectations

• Today, we have a lot to cover.
• Let’s work hard today!
• I expect you to listen carefully.
• Please follow the rules.
• Be respectful to each other.
• No talking while I’m speaking.
• Let’s keep the classroom quiet.
• We will do our best today.
• I know you can do this!
• Stay focused and do your best.

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5. Reviewing the Last Lesson

• Let’s review what we learned last time.
• Who remembers what we did last lesson?
• Can someone summarize our last topic?
• What did we talk about yesterday?
• Let’s quickly go over last class’s notes.
• Who can give me an example from last lesson?
• What was the most important thing we learned?
• Do you have any questions from last class?
• Let’s refresh our memory before we move on.
• Now, let’s move to today’s topic.

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6. Asking Questions to Start the Lesson

• What do you already know about this topic?
• Have you heard about this before?
• Why do you think this is important?
• Can you guess what we’ll learn today?
• Who can tell me something about this subject?
• What comes to mind when you hear this word?
• Let’s brainstorm ideas together.
• Does anyone have a prediction?
• How do you think this connects to real life?
• Let’s find out together!

7. Motivating Students

• Today is going to be fun!
• You’re going to love this topic.
• I believe in you all!
• Let’s challenge ourselves today.
• Learning is an adventure!
• Mistakes are okay, that’s how we learn.
• Every day is a new chance to learn.
• Let’s support each other.
• I know you can do it!
• Let’s have a positive attitude.

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8. Setting Up Activities

• We will do a small activity first.
• Let’s start with a warm-up.
• I have a fun game for you.
• Let’s begin with a quick discussion.
• Please work with a partner.
• I’ll give you a few minutes to think.
• Let’s share our ideas.
• We’ll do this together step by step.
• First, watch and listen.
• Then, you will try it on your own.

9. Encouraging Participation

• I want to hear everyone’s ideas.
• Don’t be shy—speak up!
• Every answer is a good answer.
• Let’s learn from each other.
• Who wants to go first?
• I know you have great thoughts!
• Learning is more fun when we all join in.
• Let’s hear different opinions.
• Now, let’s dive into today’s lesson!
• Raise your hand if you know the answer.
• Let’s hear from someone new.
• Everyone gets a turn.
• Let’s all participate.
• Great thinking!
• That’s a very good idea.
• I like your answer!
• Let’s work together.
• Let’s discuss this as a class.

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10. Getting Students’ Attention

• Listen to me, please.
• Eyes on me.
• Pay attention, everyone.
• Stop talking, please.
• Quiet, please.
• Focus on the lesson.
• Look at the board.
• Everyone, listen carefully.
• Stop what you are doing.
• Let’s get back on track.

11. Giving Instructions

• Follow my instructions carefully.
• Do as I say.
• Read the question carefully.
• Take out your notebooks.
• Open your books to page 20.
• Please write this down.
• Work quietly.
• Raise your hand before speaking.
• Wait for your turn.
• Let’s do this step by step.
• Please listen before you start.
• Look at the board.
• Write down today’s topic.
• Let’s go one step at a time.
• I’ll explain first, then you try.
• Wait for my signal to start.
• Raise your hand if you have a question.
• Let’s begin together.

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12. Managing Noise Levels

• Lower your voice.
• No talking right now.
• Keep it down, please.
• Let’s have a quiet classroom.
• Use your indoor voice.
• Whisper if you need to talk.
• Too much noise!
• One person speaks at a time.
• Let’s stay focused.
• Respect your classmates.

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13. Handling Disruptions

• That’s not okay.
• Stop doing that, please.
• Settle down now.
• Let’s stay on task.
• Please don’t interrupt.
• Hands to yourself.
• Keep your feet on the floor.
• That’s enough, let’s move on.
• Please follow the rules.
• No more distractions.
• Time to switch activities.
• Let’s move on to the next task.
• Finish up, please.
• Put your materials away.
• Get ready for the next activity.
• Five more minutes!
• Time’s almost up.
• Let’s wrap this up.
• Line up quietly.
• Let’s go back to our seats.

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14. Giving Warnings

• This is your first warning.
• I’ll remind you one last time.
• If you don’t stop, there will be consequences.
• Let’s make a better choice.
• You know the rules.
• That behavior is not acceptable.
• Think about your actions.
• I need you to listen now.
• Let’s correct this behavior.
• If you continue, I will need to take action.

15. Encouraging Good Behavior

• Try it on your own first.
• You can do this!
• Think before you ask for help.
• Take your time.
• Try again, you’re close!
• Believe in yourself.
• Challenge yourself!
• Mistakes help us learn.
• Keep going, you’re almost there.
• Show me what you can do.
• Great job staying focused!
• Thank you for listening.
• I love how you’re paying attention.
• You’re doing a great job!
• Keep up the good work.
• I appreciate your cooperation.
• Well done, everyone!
• That’s how we should behave.
• I like how you are working together.
• Let’s continue being respectful.

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16. Ending the Lesson

• Let’s review what we learned.
• Who can summarize today’s lesson?
• Time to pack up.
• Put your materials away.
• Homework for today is…
• Well done today!
• Thank you for a great lesson.
• See you tomorrow!
• Have a great day!

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