Classroom English · 21 phrases

Games & taking turns

Whose turn is it, roll the dice, it's a draw — so the game itself becomes English practice.

Age: Ages 3–11
Skill: Speaking · Listening
Format: Teacher guide

The phrases

Tap the speaker button to hear a phrase — and the answer children give back.

Let's play a game!
Children answer
Yay!
Whose turn is it?
Children answer
It's my turn!
It's your turn.
Who wants to go first?
Children answer
Me! Me!
Let's make two teams.
This team is red, and this team is blue.
Rock, paper, scissors!
Roll the dice.
Move three spaces.
Pick a card.
Pass the ball and say a word.
Close your eyes… and open!
No peeking!
Ready? Three, two, one, go!
Stop! Time's up.
One point for your team!
Who's winning?
Children answer
The red team!
It's a draw!
Never mind — maybe next time!
Good game, everyone!
Children answer
Good game!
Everybody swap places!

Teacher tip

The game language is the lesson. Before the first round, chant “Whose turn is it? — It's my turn!” together; then don't start a turn until somebody asks in English.

Print the cheat sheet

One A4 page with all 21 phrases and the children's answers — keep it on your desk.

All 7 situations in one print →

Use it with

Name picker Online dice Scoreboard Team maker

Lesson Plan
Attention & behaviour
Calm call-and-responses, kind reminders and words for a wobbly moment — positive classroom management, no shouting.
Lesson Plan
Praise & encouragement
More than “good job”: praise for effort, for kindness and for a brave try — and a generator with a fresh one every time.
Lesson Plan · 45 min
My Body Unit: Extra ESL Activities
The body unit is a gift for active classes: every word can be touched, moved and drawn.
Worksheet
At the Toy Shop
Choosing a present for a friend who loves animals — a soft bunny that can hop.

Teacher tip

Attention & behaviour

Praise & encouragement

My Body Unit: Extra ESL Activities

At the Toy Shop