Phrases Used by Teachers in Classroom

The Phrases Used by Teachers In Classroom

PHRASE

MEANING

okey let's get started

to make them ready to+C109 start the lesson.

let's wrap it up

would you mind?

it is a polite way to want her/him to be quiet.

If you do not cut it out !

If you don't stop doing it now! (as a last warning)

please stop procrastinating

a twenty minute break

listen up !

to make them be quiet and listen to you.

please get to the point

please end your story quickly

Ultimately what can I do to help you?

After all, what can I do to help you?

stop rising your voice!

are we set

Are you ready to continue

I want your undivided attention.

Students Tutorials

cap cap!

be hurry

partner up please!

find your partner

tap him!

tap on his shoulder to get his attention.

sit up please!

sit in an upright position

cut it out !

Stop right now! (it is not polite; mostly one student say to other one)

get her attention!

more polite than " tap her! "

You know what ?!!

it is used to stop a student who misbehaves.

read it for comprehension!

read it for understanding

report card

regular report of a student (sent by a school to the student's parents.) not blackboard (The board may not be black)

"I dismiss the class not the bell or not the students

The bell system is for the teacher.

Hall pass procedure

Can you elaborate on that

please explain a bit more (add more information please)

at risk student

the student who is in danger to fail

Hold your thought = Hold your point

When you interrupt one's speaking.

when a lot of things are going on at the same time in class.

This is my policy

these are my rules which is written in my syllabus

I appreciate your concern = I hear your point.

starting very beginning

1. To bring to a conclusion; settle finally or successfully: wrap up a business deal.

2. To summarize; recapitulate.

When a student postpones her/his job or she/he does not response your request.

you are supposed to...

You are not supposed

to ...

It is used to explain the students' responsibilities and your expectations (you are supposed to do your homework.

You are not supposed to be late to my lessons.)

not twenty minutes

stop going word for ward with me.

Stop going word for ward!! (harder

than first)

When a student does not listen to your advises and answers back in negative, you can use this phrase.

Core subjects areas: English, Math, Science, Social

studies

_{a lesson given by college lecturer to a small group of students ( started}

December) "The department does most of its teaching in tutorials."

3 ring binder

spiral notebook

the types of notebooks which the students use (and they had better use black pen)

if I were you I would stop talking right now.

I really would.

When you become angry with a student because of his too much making noise, you can use this phrase

chalkboard or board

There is a lot of commotion right now.

There is a lot of commotion in here.

I don't want to give the impression that life in the

school is very difficult.

"How can I assist you in turning your homework?"

( assist : to aid, help )

destroy

when a lot of things are going on at the same time in class.

"sit up straight please !"

"I don't think so"

When a student behave strangely

When you want to make a student went out the class. and then go near him or her and say these

"I am short"

"Please take out your books."

"Please open your books."

"for instance"

"for example"

"first of all"

First warning second warning

Third and the last warning (The hardest one)

"Go have a seat !"

strict way of saying "Sit down your seat"

"You and I are going to have a talk in the hallway."

Say "Are we ready?" not "Are you ready?"

"One by one please" or "One at a time please"

When many students begin to interject

"Don't wary about it. It is very easy to learn."

"I draw a blank in class from time to time."

When you can't remember that word.

"I am drawing a blank."

"That is one way to thing about it."

If you say "please listen to me" it seems as if begging

"You are not to eat nor drink in the computer lab."

"You are making a spectacle of yourself."

"you are making a foolish behavior yourself."

"Everyone sit up please !"

It is used because of lack of interest (When they lose their attention.)

"Welcome to math. Class "

Class Rules (Middle school)

Class Guidelines (High school)

"We are doing this because we want our class to run

smoothly."

" You are ruining the class"

"I am going to give a quiz on the spot" "and

I mean this" "and this I mean"

To warn them: "If you ... I am going to give you a quiz immediately and I will do it definitely, I am not joking, I am very serious."

"Keep your hands, your feed, and your belongings to

yourself."

"I need for you to step outside and stand by the door

right now!"

"Do you want me to let you back to the class or call

your parent !" "If I

let you back to class, what will you do!"

When the amount sheets you hand out are not enough for the numbers of students.

"Wait, please rephrase again."

"You may want to rephrase that."

"Do not speak to me in that tone!"

"You may want to change your tone!"

"If I were you, I would change my tone!" "If

I were you, I would stop talking!"

"I have asked you to change your tone twice and you

haven't. I suggest you stop talking right now!"

What is the difference between the words "true" and

"correct"

"Write them in your notebook."

Say "Again please!" or "Excuse me!"

not "What?"

Instead of "Who can remind me?"

Use "recall me."

When you can't remember a word say this idiom, then the students will help you to remember it.

Instead of "Just wait !"

Use "In a moment"

When a student makes an off the wall comment.

Instead of "please listen to me !"

Use "Please listen !"

"You should not walk in the classroom with

beverages or food."

beverage :Any one of various liquids for drinking, usually excluding water. If you say drinks = alcohol

"There is to be no eating or drinking in the computer

lab."

Instead of "anybody, somebody"

Use "anyone, someone"

Say "That is an example for math."

Instead of "Like that"

"Comment on it." or

"Complement it" (more positive)

"Who can explain why this happened ?"

To get their comments about something.

"Today we're going to talk (discuss) about ... "

Don't say "I could not do it." or "I forgot it."

"Where did we leave off ? "

"I was just testing you if you pay your attention"

When you make a mistake in class. to leap the conclusion

"If I were you ..."

"Okay everyone turn in your homework."

"luck out"

I is said for the student who is late to class.

drop out

to quit school

"afraid not"

"anything else"

"Are you ready to order"

"Beats me"

"I don't know"

"Be my guest"

"Please do what you like"

"Better get going"

"It is better I leave"

"I got to go"

"I have to go"

"Bite your tongue"

"Can you excuse us please"

"Let me put your son on the phone"

"Is this the principal?"

"Care for another?"

"catch me latter"

"I'll catch you latter"

"Cheer up!"

"Stop acting that way!"

"Where is your ride?"

"Can I have a word with you?"

"Can I take a message?"

"Where do you want me to drop you off"

"Can I leave a message for him?"

"We are working on it."

"I am

working on it."

"It is looking a little thin/sparse"

When people are missing. If you say "where is everyone" there will be

great confusion.

You may ask in order to test them. But never ask in the class "What was the last thing?"

"Please stay on the subject

/

issue"

When you are giving a warning "If I were you I would stop talking."

"If I were you I would start turning in the homework"

Instead of "Can you repeat it?"

say "Can you rephrase it?"

"As far as I know." or

"To my best knowledge."

"Break it up" or

"Stop fighting"

"Can you hold?" or

"Hold on a

second please"

"Who is this?" or

"Who is calling?"

"Coming through" or

"Let me pass through"

"Can I give you a lift?" or

"Can I give you a ride?"

"Cut it out please !" or

"Knock it off!"

"Does not bother me at all."

"Does it bother you?"

"Do not disrupt the class please!"

"His constant talking interrupt my teaching."

"I will appreciate if you could move over here."

"Do I know you from somewhere?"

"Do not make me laugh."

Make me do something

"Do not push me!"

"Now you are getting on my nerve!"

"You are pushing it!"

"Do not make me say it again!"

"Do not rush me!"

"listen up please!"

"I am delighted to have you in my class."

"Do we have to go through all that again?"

"We will go through all that tomorrow."

"We have beep through it before."

"Do you follow me?"

"I don't follow you."

"Are you with me?"

"Are we all on the same page?"

drop by = stop by

"Enough is enough!"

"I will work something out."

"I am still working on it."

"Fine with me." "Fine by me."

"If it is fine with your mum."

FYI

ASAP

aka

"Could you please get back to me on this?"

"I will get back to you."

"Long time no see."

"I don't see you much around here."

"Don't tell me what to do!"

"You can not tell me what to do !"

"In order to be successful we all should be on the

same page."

"I will drop by your house."

"I will drop by your class."

"From my opinion." "The way that I see."

"From my perspective."

get back to someone on something (about

something)

"Give it a rest will you?"

"Give me a break."

"Give me a call." "Give me a ring."

"Give mea heller."

"Glad to have it." "Nice to have it."

"Glad to meet you." "Nice to meet you."

"Nice meeting you."

"Gotcha!" "Got you!"

"Hang in there."

"Help yourself."

"Here we go again .... "

"Hold your horses!"

"I can live with that."

"I did not catch your name."

Put a stop to something

"I am not finished with you!"

"I am out of here!"

"Out of subject" "Out of focus"

"I am fed up with something"

"I am sick and tired of ..."

"I am so sorry to hear that."

"I am speechless!"

"You are not supposed to do..."

"It is on me." "The lunch is on me."

"I wonder if..."

"I want to introduce you to someone."

count on something

"Don't count on it!"

"Keep in touch"

"Keep it up!"

"Keep up the good work."

keep up with

"Keep up with me!"

"Keep trying!"

"Keep right!" "Keep left!"

"Nice seeing you."

"Nice to have you

back."

"I was up all night."

"I was up late last night."

"Keep quiet please!"

"Keep your mouth closed!"

"Keep your comment to yourself please."

"Let's get down to business"

"Let's shake on it."

To make someone day

"You made my day"

"My lips are sealed."

"No kidding!"

"Do not sweat it!"

"let go" "Let it go"

To get over something

"Get over it!"

"Move on with your life."

"No way!"

"pull up a chair."

"Skip it" "Skip question number 6."

"Speak up"

"That will teach him something."

"What bring you here!"

"Watch your mouth!''

"Watch your tongue!"

"What makes you think so?"

"What is cooking?"

"What is eating you?"

"Who do you think you are?"

get away with something

"Frank got away with being late to class today."

"Are you out of your mind?"

"It is one click away on my web page."

"You understand ... Backward and forward"

"Talk to you soon.''

"See you soon.''

"That is the way it goes."

"That is the way it works."

The Phrases Used by Teachers In Classroom

MEANING

to make them ready to+C109 start the lesson.

it is a polite way to want her/him to be quiet. If you don't stop doing it now! (as a last warning)

to make them be quiet and listen to you. please end your story quickly After all, what can I do to help you?

Are you ready to continue

be hurry find your partner

tap on his shoulder to get his attention. sit in an upright position

Stop right now! (it is not polite; mostly one student say to other one) more polite than " tap her! "

it is used to stop a student who misbehaves. read it for understanding

regular report of a student (sent by a school to the student's parents.) not blackboard (The board may not be black)

The bell system is for the teacher.

please explain a bit more (add more information please) the student who is in danger to fail

When you interrupt one's speaking.

when a lot of things are going on at the same time in class. these are my rules which is written in my syllabus

starting very beginning

1. To bring to a conclusion; settle finally or successfully: wrap up a business deal.

2. To summarize; recapitulate.

When a student postpones her/his job or she/he does not response your request.

It is used to explain the students' responsibilities and your expectations (you are supposed to do your homework.

You are not supposed to be late to my lessons.)

not twenty minutes

When a student does not listen to your advises and answers back in negative, you can use this phrase.

a lesson given by college lecturer to a small group of students ( started December) "The department does most of its teaching in tutorials."

the types of notebooks which the students use (and they had better use black pen) When you become angry with a student because of his too much making

( assist : to aid, help )

destroy

when a lot of things are going on at the same time in class.

When a student behave strangely

When you want to make a student went out the class. and then go near him or her and say these

"Please open your books."

"for example"

First warning second warning

Third and the last warning (The hardest one) strict way of saying "Sit down your seat"

When you want a student to go out the class.

When you could not understand or hear what someone said.

When many students begin to interject

When you can't remember that word.

If you say "please listen to me" it seems as if begging

"You are not to eat nor drink in the computer lab." "you are making a foolish behavior yourself."

It is used because of lack of interest (When they lose their attention.)

It is better then to say "How are you" or "Hi" To warn them: "If you ... I am going to give you a quiz immediately and I

will do it definitely, I am not joking, I am very serious."

When the amount sheets you hand out are not enough for the numbers of students.

Use "correct" in the classroom. not "on your notebook"

When you can't remember a word say this idiom, then the students will help you to remember it.

When a student makes an off the wall comment.

beverage :Any one of various liquids for drinking, usually excluding water. If you say drinks = alcohol

To get their comments about something.

Don't say "I could not do it." or "I forgot it."

When you make a mistake in class. to leap the conclusion

I is said for the student who is late to class. to quit school

"I don't know" "Please do what you like"

"It is better I leave" "I have to go"

"Don't say anything" In order to stop a fighting

"Could you leave us alone, we are talking privately" "Could you wait some?"

"Wait a minute I'm giving the phone to your son." When you answer the phone

at the phone

"Do you want to take one more" (at the dinner, etc.) "Let's see latter"

" I will see you latter" "Be encouraged, feel better !" when you want to pass through people

"Stop behaving like that"

"Do you want me to take you home with my car?"

"May I talk to you?" "may I take your message?" "Where do you want me to ride you?"

"Stop it! Enough! Quit doing that!"

When people are missing. If you say "where is everyone" there will be

great confusion.

You may ask in order to test them. But never ask in the class "What was the last thing?"

When you are giving a warning "If I were you I would stop talking."

"If I were you I would start turning in the homework"

"Where will they take you?" "Where is the one will take you?"

"It doesn't annoy me."

It is polite way to say "I want you to move here." "Have we met before?"

It is a general phrase

"Don't make me be angry!" "My patience is been exhausted!" "I am getting angry because of you!"

"It is enough! Stop it!" "You are making me angry!"

"Don't make haste" "Don't make me hurry!"

"I couldn't understand you." "Are you listen to me?" "Have we all the same idea?"

to pay a brief causal visit

"belay there, it is too enough, cut it out !!!" "I will find a way to do it."

"No problem."

"If your mother gives permission." for your information

as soon a possible also known as "In my opinion."

To turn back to someone to explain something "I have mentioned about it before."

"Don't insist on it, don't wary about it." "let me alone."

"Speak loudly."

"Nice to hear it." "I'm glad to learn it." It said at the beginning of encounter

It said at the end of the meeting.

It said when you see one who you haven't seen for along time.

"Please feel free to." (in the meal) "Oh! Again the same subject !" "Hold on! Wait a minute! Slow down!" "No problem." "I doesn't make any difference."

"I could not hear your name."

"I am not end with you, I will show you!" "I have to go out immediately!" "It is not related with the subject." Never say to a student! "I am fed up with you!" "I have had enough of...." "I am fed up with ..."

"I will pay it."

to marvel (to ask a favor of somebody)

To rely on; depend on: "You can count on my help."

"remained in contact with me"

"Keep it up!" "Stay at right!" "Stay at left!"

"I caught you" (When you see cheating)

"I tricked you" (slang)

persevere despite difficulties! carry on!: keep going!, keep it up!, never say die!, persevere!, endure!

terminate: bring to an end, put an end to, put the finishing touches on, make an end of, pull the plug on

Temporarily unable to speak, as through astonishment. See synonyms at dumb. "I am dumb!"

carry on!: keep going!, never say die!, hang in there!, persevere!

be equal: hold one's own, keep up with, keep pace with, run abreast, be level

"Let's do our job."

"Let's make a gentleman's agreement."

"I will keep the secret." "you don't make joke. Do you?"

"Your dealing with it is in vain" "leave off! Leave it! Stop it! Leave it alone! " to recover from something , forget something

"Forget it continue to live your life." "It is impossible, it never can be!" "Take a seat and sit down please."

"Speak loudly"

"That is the situation." "It will be a lesson to him." "What caused you to come here?"

"Do you hear what you say! Be careful with your word!" "Keep your mouth closed!"

"What is happening?"

"What makes you be so wary and disturb?"

to be leaved unpunished

"Have you lost your mind?"

"Congratulations! You understand it completely." to content, make contented, satisfy, gratify, make one's day,