Classroom language

An apple a day keeps the doctor away!

CASUAL PHRASES

• Excuse me for a moment/I’ll be back in a moment.
• Carry on with the exercise while I’m away.
• I’ve got to go next door for a moment.
• (Anna), stay behind, please, I’d like a word with you.
• I’m afraid I can’t speak any louder.
• I seem to be losing my voice.
• I’m feeling under the weather.
• Do you mind if I sit down?

Getting down to business

• Now let's begin / start.  Let's start our lesson, now, shall we?  Let's make a start..  Let's get started. It is time to start now.  Is everybody ready to start? Or: Are you all ready for your English lesson? I'm waiting for you to be quiet. We won't start until every one is quiet - Now let's get down to some work