You didn't hear what the teacher said
Can you repeat that, please?
The teacher asks you for your homework but you haven't done it
I'm sorry, I forgot to do my homework.
You don't know what a word means
What does this word mean?
Your classmate says "Thank you."
You're welcome.
The teacher asks you if you have finished your work but you need more time,
Sorry, I need more time.
You want to know if a seat is free
Can/May I sit here? / Is this seat free?
You don't understand something the teacher has said
Can you explain that again, please?
The classroom is dark
Can/May I turn on the lights, please?
You want to hear the recording again
Can you play the recording again, please?
You don't know which page in the book to turn to
What page are we on?
You need to drink water
Can/May I get a glass of water, please?
You want to know if your work is correct
Is this correct?
You're late for class
I'm sorry, I'm late. Can/May I come in, please?
You want to ask a question
I have a question. / Can/May I ask a question?
Your teacher asks if you can see the board
Yes, I can. / No, I can't.
Your chair is broken
Can/May I change seats?
You want to go to the toilet
Can/May I go to the toilet, please?
It's hot in the classroom
Can/May I open the window, please?
Your pen has stopped working
Can/May I borrow a pen, please?
You want to know about the homework
What is the homework?
You don't know how to spell a word
How do you spell it?