Sep 30, 2012

Important Classroom Phrases to REMEMBER

I don’t understand.      

I don’t know.             

Pardon? Excuse me? / I’m sorry, I didn’t hear what you said.
             

Can / Could you repeat that, please?   
Would you mind repeating that, please?
Could you say that again, please?  I'm sorry, I didn't catch what you said.

Can I open the window? 
                             Certainly. / Sure. / Yes, of course.
Do you mind if I open the window? 
                            No, not at all.  /   Please don’t. It’s very cold.

May I please go to the restroom/toilet?

How do you spell “university”?
                            u-n-i-v-e-r-s-i-t-y ***

How do you say “vicino di casa” in English?
                            We say “next door neighbor.”

What does “neighbor” mean?              
         It’s someone who lives near you.

What is a neighbor? 
Could you please explain what "neighbor" means? 

It's not easy to explain what I mean. 

What am I supposed to do? 
What would you like me to do?
Could you repeat the instructions, please?


*** If you can't remember the pronunciation of the letters: 


Sep 17, 2012

The 2012-2013 school year has begun. WELCOME BACK!

How was your first day of school?  Comment below or write about your first day or days on your personal blog.