Classroom English · 20 phrases

Greetings & starting the lesson

Hello, the register, the day and the weather — the first five minutes that set the tone for the whole lesson.

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.

Good morning, everyone!
Children answer
Good morning, teacher!
Hello! How are you today?
Children answer
I'm fine, thank you! And you?
How are you feeling? Happy, sleepy or hungry?
Children answer
I'm happy!
Come in and sit down, please.
Let's say hello to Teddy!
Children answer
Hello, Teddy!
Let's sing the hello song!
Let's see who's here. Say “Here!”
Children answer
Here!
Who's missing today?
Children answer
Max isn't here.
What day is it today?
Children answer
It's Monday!
What's the date today?
Children answer
It's the fifth of October.
What's the weather like today?
Children answer
It's sunny!
Nice to see you again!
Children answer
Nice to see you too!
Welcome back! Did you have a nice weekend?
Children answer
Yes, I did!
Who wants to be today's helper?
Children answer
Me, please!
Are you ready to start?
Children answer
Yes, we're ready!
Do you remember what we did last time?
Children answer
Yes! We played bingo.
Take out your books and pencils.
Today we're going to learn about animals.
Let's warm up! Everybody stand up.
OK, let's begin!

Teacher tip

Open every lesson in the same order — hello, register, day, weather. After a few weeks the children run it themselves, and you get five minutes of real English without explaining a thing.

Print the cheat sheet

One A4 page with all 20 phrases and the children's answers — keep it on your desk.

All 7 situations in one print →

Use it with

First-week routines Circle time board Classroom posters for the wall

Lesson Plan
Instructions
Stand up, open your books, work in pairs — the everyday instructions that keep a lesson moving in English.
Lesson Plan
Games & taking turns
Whose turn is it, roll the dice, it's a draw — so the game itself becomes English practice.
Worksheet
In the Park
Swings, a race to the slide, bread for the ducks — the best day ever.
Worksheet
At School
Morning greetings, page ten, and a big grey elephant with very big ears.

Teacher tip

Instructions

Games & taking turns

In the Park

At School