When teaching English, the goal of a teacher is to use as much of the target language as possible.
One of the most frequent ways that language is used is in the daily routines; these are referred to as classroom language
When we use classroom instructions or commands, we can use polite ways to give instructions.
These are some examples of polite ways to give instructions in English.
- Could you please close the door?
- Could you please answer the questions?
- Could you repeat that?
- Can you answer these two questions?
- Can you open the door in page 54?
- Can you say that again?
- Would you mind closing the window?
- Would you mind putting the cellphone inside your pocket?
- Do you mind if I sit next to you?
- Do you mind if you two work together?
- Please listen to the recording
- Please pay attention to your classmate presentation
- Please raise your hand
Table of Contents
List of Classroom Instructions
This is a list of simple commands used in the classroom
| Answer the questions |
| Check the answers |
| Circle the word |
| Close the door |
| Come in |
| Come to the board |
| Complete the exercise |
| Do your homework |
| Don’t eat in class |
| Exchange Views |
| Go out |
| Go to the board |
| Hand in your homework |
| Have a seat |
| Listen to the recording |
| Look up this word |
| Match the picture with the word |
| Open your book |
| Pay attention everybody |
| Put away your book |
| Put your hands up |
| Raise your hand |
| Say that again please |
| Sit down |
| Sit in a semicircle |
| Sit in the front row. |
| Stand up |
| Take notes |
| Turn off the lights |
| Underline the word |
| Work in pairs |
| Work in silence |
| Work on your own |
| Write your name |
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