English - School Life

I'm in ___ grade.

Say what level of school you are in

Meaning: Say what level of school you are in

When to use: Use this to tell someone your grade at school.

Tip: Don't forget the verb 'am' — say 'I'm in ninth grade,' not 'I in ninth grade.'

I study ___.

Say what subject you study

Meaning: Say what subject you study

When to use: Use this to tell someone which class you take, like math or history.

My favorite subject is ___.

Say your favorite school subject

Meaning: Say your favorite school subject

When to use: Use this to share which subject you like best.

I have ___ class on ___.

Say when you have a class

Meaning: Say when you have a class

When to use: Use this to tell someone the day or time of a class.

What page are we on?

Ask about the current page in class

Meaning: Ask about the current page in class

When to use: Use this in class when you want to follow along in the textbook.

I don't understand this part.

Say you do not understand part of a lesson

Meaning: Say you do not understand part of a lesson

When to use: Use this when you need help with a section of class material.

When is the test?

Ask when an assessment happens

Meaning: Ask when an assessment happens

When to use: Use this to find out the date or time of a test.

Tip: Beginner learners sometimes say 'When the test is?' — remember to include the verb 'is'.

I need to study for ___.

Say you need to prepare for a subject or test

Meaning: Say you need to prepare for a subject or test

When to use: Use this to explain why you need to study or what you must study for.

Can I borrow a ___?

Ask to borrow a school item

Meaning: Ask to borrow a school item

When to use: Use this to politely request pens, a ruler, or other school items from a classmate.

I have homework in ___.

talk about homework for a class

Meaning: Talk about homework for a class

When to use: Use this to say which subject has homework tonight or this week.

Did you do the homework?

ask if someone completed the homework

Meaning: Ask if someone completed the homework

When to use: Use this when checking with classmates if they finished the assignment.

The homework is due on ___.

talk about a deadline

Meaning: Talk about a deadline

When to use: Use this to tell the due date for homework or projects.

Can we work in pairs?

ask to work with another student

Meaning: Ask to work with another student

When to use: Use this when you want to ask the teacher or a classmate to pair up for activities.