Common Expresions

Asking for something | Asking about words or expressions | Asking to repeat |
Can I have a sharpener, please?
Do you have an extra pencil?
May I have a pen, please?May I borrowyour dictionary? | What's the English word for “………..”?What’s the English expression for “…………………………….”?
What does "……………………." mean?
How do you say "……………" in English?
How do you spell"…………"?
How do you pronounce "……………"?
Where's the stress in "……………"?What’s the difference between “…….” and “…….”? | Could you repeat that, please?
Could you say that again, please?Pardon me? |
Apologising | Asking for help | Asking for permission |
Excuse me, please.
I'm sorry.
I’m really sorry about that.
I’m sorry I'm late. | I don't understand.
Canyou help me, please?
Is this right?Is this wrong?Are the statements right or wrong? | May I go to the toilet?Can I answer this phone call?Can I help?May I open the door? |
Commands |Questions | |
Add more words. Ask questions. Check your answers. Choose two questions.Collect information about... Compare your words with your partner. Complete the sentences withwords from the text. Complete the text. Match the sentences to the questions. Correct the mistakes. Correct the wrong sentences. Fill in with the right words. Find the questions to theanswers. Finish the story. Give good reasons for your opinions. Listen to the CD. Look at the pictures.Make notes. Make sentences. Make up more conversations with a partner. Move yourcounter. Open your textbook at page 25. Put in the right verbs. Put the sentences in the right order. Put the verbs in the right groups. Read out loud.Talk about ….. Talk to your partner/ mate. | What is the story about? How might the story go on? What lines from the text go with the pictures? Write the sentences in the right order. Do you agree with ……………………..? | |