English Survival Phrases
Greetings:
Hello. Hi. Good morning. Good afternoon. Goodbye.
May I …? :
May I go to the restroom? May I go my locker? May I get a drink?
May I go to the bathroom?
May I go to the nurse? I am sick. May I use the phone? I need to call
my mom.
My head hurts.
My stomach hurts.
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I need…:
I need a pencil. I need a book. I need a piece of paper.
I need an eraser. I need a pen. I need markers.
I need a calcualator. I need the pencil sharpener. I need a dictionary.
I need scissors. I need crayons. I need glue. I need a glue stick.
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Other useful phrases:
My name is___________________.
My teacher is_________________.
What is your name?
Please. Thank you.
Excuse me.
I’m sorry.
I need help.
I don’t know.
I don’t understand.
I am finished. What should I do now?
I have a question.
What does this mean?
How do I say_________?
Please repeat slowly.
I am lost. Can you help me? Where is the bathroom?
I need the bathroom.
I need the restroom.
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Other School Vocabulary:
Students Library / Media center Music class
Band Computer Class / Technology Classroom
Art Class Gym / Physical Education Science
Cafeteria Hallway Whiteboard Map
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School vocabulary continued
Bus Keyboard Recycle Bin Fire Alarm
desk and chair computer Globe
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