Compilation of 5 popular English conversations in the classroom

English vocabulary for the classroom topic

Meaning

Example

Classroom

/ˈklæs.ruːm/

(n)

a room in a school or college where groups of students are taught

We meet in the classroom every morning. 

Teacher

/ˈtiː.tʃər/

(n)

someone whose job is to teach in a school or college

Ms. Smith is my history teacher. 

Student

/ˈstjuː.dənt/

(n)

a person who is learning at a college or university

There are twenty students in our class. 

Desk

/desk/

(n)

a type of table that you can work at, often one with drawers

Please sit at your desk and open your books. 

Notebook

/ˈnoʊt.bʊk/

(n)

a book of plain paper or paper with lines, for writing on

Don't forget to bring your notebook to class. 

Pen

/pen/

(n)

a long, thin object used for writing or drawing with ink

Can I borrow a pen to write this down? 

Pencil

/ˈpen.səl/

(n)

a long, thin object, usually made of wood, for writing or drawing, with a sharp black or coloured point at one end

I need a pencil to do my math homework. 

Blackboard

/ˈblæk.bɔːrd/

(n)

a dark surface on a wall or frame that a teacher writes on with chalk (= white substance)

The teacher writes on the blackboard with chalk. 

Chalk

/tʃɔːk/

(n)

a type of soft white rock

Can you pass me the chalk, please? 

Whiteboard

/ˈwaɪt.bɔːrd/

(n)

a board with a smooth, white surface, often attached to a wall, on which you can write and draw using special pens

Our classroom has a whiteboard instead of a blackboard. 

Textbook 

/ˈtekst.bʊk/

(n)

a book that contains detailed information about a subject for people who are studying that subject

Make sure to bring your textbook to class every day. 

Homework

/ˈhoʊm.wɜːrk/

(n)

work that teachers give their students to do at home

I have a lot of homework to do tonight. 

Exam

/ɪɡˈzæm/

(n)

a test of a student's knowledge or skill in a particular subject

The final exam is next week.

Test

/test/

(n)

a way of discovering, by questions or practical activities, what someone knows, or what someone or something can do or is like

We have a spelling test every Friday. 

Lesson

/ˈles.ən/

(n)

a period of time in which a person is taught about a subject or how to do something

Today's lesson is about fractions. 

Common communication phrases in the classroom

Good morning/ afternoon/ evening, everyone!

Could you please repeat that? I didn't catch it.

I have a question about the assignment. Can you clarify?

What page are we on?

I'm having trouble understanding this concept. Could you explain it again?

Can I borrow a pencil/ eraser/ ruler, please?

May I go to the restroom, please?

I'm sorry, I'm late. It won't happen again.

Could you speak a bit slower, please? I'm trying to take notes.

I'm not sure I agree with that. Here's what I think...

Can you give us an example of how to use this grammar point in a sentence?

What are the main points we need to remember for the test?

Could you please turn off the lights?

Can you recommend any additional resources for studying this topic?

Thanks for your explanation. It really helped clarify things for me.

English conversations in the classroom

• Susan: Hi there, how are you doing today?

• Leo: Hey! I'm doing great, thanks for asking. How about you?

• Susan: I'm good, thank you. Did you have a good weekend?

• Leo: Yes, it was quite relaxing. How about you?

• Susan: Mine was good too, thanks. Ready for another week of school?

• Leo: As ready as I'll ever be!

English conversations in the classroom

• Peter: So, what's your favorite subject in school?

• Crystal: Definitely English. I love reading and writing skills.

• Peter: Oh, that's cool! I enjoy English too, but I think my favorite is Science.

• Crystal: Nice! What do you like about Science?

• Peter: I find it fascinating to learn about how things work in the world around us.

• Crystal: Yeah, I can see why you'd enjoy that. I love English because I can sing my favorite English songs and I can communicate with many international friends.

English conversations in the classroom

• Jackson: Alright, class, today we're going to discuss and choose a topic for our upcoming science presentation. As we all know, environmental protection is a critical issue, so let's focus on that. Any suggestions for specific aspects of environmental protection we could explore?

• John: How about discussing the importance of recycling and reducing waste?

• Jack: That's a great idea. We could also talk about the impact of deforestation on ecosystems.

• Joe: And maybe we could include a section on renewable energy sources and their benefits.

• Jackson: Excellent suggestions, everyone. Let's go with those topics. Now, let's assign roles and tasks for each team member. John, would you like to research and present on recycling and waste reduction?

• John: Sure, I'd be happy to.

• Jackson: Jack, how about you take on deforestation and its impacts?

• Jack: Sounds good to me.

• Jackson: And Joe, can you handle renewable energy sources?

• Joe: Absolutely.

• Jackson: Fantastic. Now, let's set a deadline for submitting your ideas and outlines. How about one week from today?

• John & Jack & Joe (in unison): Sounds good!

• Jackson: Alright then. Remember to collaborate and support each other throughout the process. I'm looking forward to seeing your presentations. Good luck, everyone!

English conversations in the classroom

• Mary: Have you thought about what you want to do after high school?

• Bob: Yeah, I'm considering going to college to study Engineering.

• Mary: That's awesome! You're good at Math, so I think you'd do well in Engineering.

• Bob: Thanks! What about you? Any plans for the future?

• Mary: I'm thinking about pursuing a career in Medicine. I've always been interested in helping people.

• Bob: That's really admirable. I'm sure you'll make a great doctor!

English conversations in the classroom

• Ms.Anna: Alright, class, that's all for today. Thank you for your participation and hard work.

• Students: Thank you, teacher!

• Ms.Anna: Before you leave, don't forget to complete the homework assignment I've given you. It's due next Monday.

• Students: Okay, we'll make sure to do it.

• Ms.Anna: Also, remember that we have a quiz next Friday on the material we've covered this week. Make sure to review your notes and textbooks.

• Students: We'll be prepared, teacher.

• Ms.Anna: Alright. Does anyone have any questions before we wrap up?

• Student: No, teacher.

• Ms.Anna: Goodbye! See you next week!