Lesson No 4A-Common Classroom Phrases
Common Classroom Phrases
Learning common classroom phrases can help improve communication in an educational setting. Below is a table of essential phrases, their meanings in English, and their pronunciations in Devanagari script.
Basic Classroom Phrases
| English Phrase | Pronunciation (Devanagari) | Meaning in English |
|---|---|---|
| Good morning, everyone. | गुड मॉर्निंग, एव्रीवन। | Greeting the class at the start of the day. |
| Please, sit down. | प्लीज़, सिट डाउन। | Asking students to take their seats. |
| Open your books. | ओपन यॉर बुक्स। | Instruction to begin reading textbooks. |
| Can you repeat that, please? | कैन यू रिपीट दैट, प्लीज़? | Requesting someone to say something again. |
| I don’t understand. | आय डोंट अंडरस्टैंड। | Expressing a lack of understanding. |
| Raise your hand. | रेज़ यॉर हैंड। | Asking students to raise their hands to speak. |
| Listen carefully. | लिसन केयरफुली। | Encouraging students to pay close attention. |
| Work in pairs/groups. | वर्क इन पेयर्स/ग्रूप्स। | Instruction to collaborate in pairs or groups. |
| Be quiet, please. | बी क्वायट, प्लीज़। | Asking for silence. |
| Do you have any questions? | डू यू हैव एनी क्वेश्चन्स? | Asking if students have any questions. |
| Turn to page [number]. | टर्न टू पेज [नंबर]। | Instruction to turn to a specific page in a book. |
| Let’s take a break. | लेट्स टेक अ ब्रेक। | Announcing a break period. |
| Finish your work. | फिनिश यॉर वर्क। | Instruction to complete assigned tasks. |
| Hand in your assignments. | हैंड इन यॉर असाइनमेंट्स। | Asking students to submit their completed assignments. |
| May I go to the restroom? | मे आइ गो टू द रेस्टरूम? | Requesting permission to go to the restroom. |
| Class dismissed. | क्लास डिसमिस्ड। | Informing students that the class is over. |
| See you tomorrow. | सी यू टुमॉरो। | Farewell phrase, indicating the next meeting. |
| Pay attention, please. | पे अटेंशन, प्लीज़। | Asking students to focus on the lesson. |
| Take out your notebooks. | टेक आउट यॉर नोटबुक्स। | Instruction to take out notebooks for note-taking. |
| Read aloud. | रीड अलाउड। | Instruction to read out loud. |
Additional Classroom Interactions
| English Phrase | Pronunciation (Devanagari) | Meaning in English |
|---|---|---|
| Can I ask a question? | कैन आइ आस्क अ क्वेश्चन? | Requesting to ask a question. |
| Please, repeat after me. | प्लीज़, रिपीट आफ्टर मी। | Asking students to repeat what you say. |
| Let’s begin the lesson. | लेट्स बगिन द लेसन। | Initiating the start of a lesson. |
| Who knows the answer? | हू नोज़ द आन्सर? | Asking who knows the response to a question. |
| Take notes, please. | टेक नोट्स, प्लीज़। | Requesting students to take notes. |
| Speak louder, please. | स्पीक लाउडर, प्लीज़। | Asking someone to speak with a louder voice. |
| Let’s review. | लेट्स रिव्यू। | Indicating a recap or review session. |
| Close your books. | क्लोज़ यॉर बुक्स। | Instruction to close textbooks. |
| Explain that again, please. | एक्सप्लेन दैट अगेन, प्लीज़। | Requesting a repeat explanation. |
| What is the meaning of [word]? | व्हाट इज़ द मीनिंग ऑफ [वर्ड]? | Asking for the definition of a word. |
| Work independently. | वर्क इंडिपेंडेंटली। | Instruction to work alone. |
| Share your ideas with the class. | शेयर यॉर आइडियाज़ विद द क्लास। | Requesting students to share their thoughts. |
| Write your answers on the board. | राइट यॉर आन्सर्स ऑन द बोर्ड। | Instruction to write answers on the board. |
| Let’s have a discussion. | लेट्स हैव अ डिस्कश्शन। | Initiating a group discussion. |
| Take out your homework. | टेक आउट यॉर होमवर्क। | Instruction to take out homework assignments. |
| Please, start working now. | प्लीज़, स्टार्ट वर्किंग नौ। | Request to begin working. |
Useful Tips for Classroom Communication
- Listen Actively: Pay close attention to instructions and repeat them to ensure understanding.
- Ask Questions: Don’t hesitate to ask questions if something isn’t clear.
- Take Notes: Write down key points to help remember important information.
- Participate: Engage actively in classroom activities and discussions.
- Respect: Be respectful towards teachers and classmates.
By familiarizing yourself with these common classroom phrases and their pronunciations, you’ll be better equipped to navigate an English-speaking classroom environment. Happy learning!
