English for Teachers: Classroom Language and Phrases
“Can everyone hear me at the back?” Ever walked into a classroom full of students, only to realize you’re repeating yourself more than actually teaching? Or maybe you’ve caught yourself using the same three phrases over and over—“be quiet,” “sit down,” “good job”—and wished your classroom English toolkit felt a little… fuller? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a non-native English-speaking teacher or a native speaker working with multilingual learners, having a strong command of classroom English—the language we use to manage the class, give instructions, encourage students, and correct mistakes—makes a world of difference. In this post, I’m sharing the phrases, routines, and strategies I’ve honed over more than 10 years in the classroom. I’ll go beyond the basics so that your language not only…