Common Functions

Greeting and responding to greetings:

• Good morning.

• Hello.

• Hi.

• How are you?

• How are you doing?

• How's it going?

• What's up?

• Good to see you.

• Nice to meet you.

• Welcome.

Introducing oneself and others:

• My name is [name].

• This is my friend [friend's name].

• I'm from [country].

• I'm studying [subject] at school.

• I like to [hobbies].

Asking and answering questions:

• What's your name?

• Where are you from?

• What are you studying?

• What do you like to do for fun?

• Why are you learning English?

• Do you have any questions?

Giving and following instructions:

• Please open your books to page 10.

• Raise your hand if you know the answer.

• Turn to your neighbor and discuss the question.

• Work together to solve the problem.

• Follow the instructions on the board.

Describing things:

• The cat is black.

• The dog is brown.

• The house is big.

• The car is red.

• The tree is tall.

Expressing opinions:

• I think the book is good.

• I don't think the movie was very good.

• I like the new teacher.

• I don't like the new homework policy.

• I think we should go to the park after school.

Making requests:

• Can you help me with this?

• Could you please pass the salt?

• Would you mind opening the window?

• Can I borrow your pencil?

• Could you please help me with my homework?

Refusing requests:

• I'm sorry, I can't help you with that.

• I'm afraid I don't have time to help you right now.

• I'm sorry, I don't know how to do that.

• I'm sorry, I don't have your pencil.

• I'm sorry, I can't help you with your homework.

Apologizing:

• I'm sorry I'm late.

• I'm sorry I didn't do my homework.

• I'm sorry I broke your pencil.

• I'm sorry I didn't answer your question.

• I'm sorry I made you angry.

Thanking:

• Thank you for your help.

• Thank you for passing the salt.

• Thank you for opening the window.

• Thank you for lending me your pencil.

• Thank you for helping me with my homework.