Simplified Chinese - Lesson 122 of 156: Classroom Teacher

1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

老师，可以再说一遍吗？

Lǎoshī, kěyǐ zài shuō yí biàn ma?

Can you repeat that, please?

Meaning: Can you repeat that, please?

When to use: Use this polite phrase when you didn't hear or understand something the teacher just said and want them to say it again.

Tip: Avoid dropping 请 when you want extra politeness in formal settings (e.g., 可以请您再说一遍吗？).

老师，我没听清楚，您可以再说一遍吗？

Lǎoshī, wǒ méi tīng qīngchu, nín kěyǐ zài shuō yí biàn ma?

Teacher, I didn't hear clearly — could you say that again?

这部分有点复杂，老师，可以再说一遍吗？

Zhè bùfen yǒudiǎn fùzá, lǎoshī, kěyǐ zài shuō yí biàn ma?

This part is a bit complicated — teacher, can you repeat it?

老师，可以说慢一点吗？

Lǎoshī, kěyǐ shuō màn yìdiǎn ma?

Can you say that more slowly, please?

Meaning: Can you say that more slowly, please?

When to use: Ask this when the teacher is speaking too fast for you to follow; it politely requests a slower pace.

Tip: Don't confuse 慢一点 (slower) with 少一点 (less); the meaning changes.

老师，您能说慢一点吗？我想记笔记。

Lǎoshī, nín néng shuō màn yìdiǎn ma? Wǒ xiǎng jì bǐjì.

Teacher, can you speak more slowly? I want to take notes.

这个词很难，老师，可以说慢一点吗？

Zhège cí hěn nán, lǎoshī, kěyǐ shuō màn yìdiǎn ma?

This word is difficult — teacher, could you say it more slowly?

老师，___怎么读？

Lǎoshī, ___ zěnme dú?

How do you pronounce ___?

Meaning: How do you pronounce ___?

When to use: Use this frame to ask the teacher how to pronounce a word or name; you insert the word in the blank.

老师，‘文化’怎么读？

Lǎoshī, 'wénhuà' zěnme dú?

Teacher, how do you pronounce 'wénhuà' (culture)?

老师，这个名字怎么读？

Lǎoshī, zhège míngzi zěnme dú?

Teacher, how do you pronounce this name?

老师，我可以问个问题吗？

Lǎoshī, wǒ kěyǐ wèn ge wèntí ma?

Can I ask a question?

Meaning: Can I ask a question?

When to use: Say this when you want permission to interrupt with a question during class.

老师，我可以问个问题吗？关于作业的部分。

Lǎoshī, wǒ kěyǐ wèn ge wèntí ma? Guānyú zuòyè de bùfen.

Teacher, can I ask a question? About the homework part.

下一个不懂，老师，我可以问个问题吗？

Xià yí ge bù dǒng, lǎoshī, wǒ kěyǐ wèn ge wèntí ma?

I don't understand the next part — teacher, may I ask a question?

我忘带___了。

Wǒ wàng dài ___ le.

I forgot my ___.

Meaning: I forgot my ___.

When to use: Use this to tell the teacher you forgot something important (textbook, notebook, pen).

老师，我忘带课本了。

Lǎoshī, wǒ wàng dài kèběn le.

Teacher, I forgot my textbook.

对不起，老师，我忘带笔了，可以借一支吗？

Duìbuqǐ, lǎoshī, wǒ wàng dài bǐ le, kěyǐ jiè yì zhī ma?

Sorry teacher, I forgot my pen — can I borrow one?

我们有作业吗

Wǒmen yǒu zuòyè ma?

Do we have homework?

Meaning: Do we have homework?

When to use: Ask this when class ends or you missed the part where the teacher mentioned homework.

下课前问：老师，我们有作业吗？

Xiàkè qián wèn: Lǎoshī, wǒmen yǒu zuòyè ma?

Before class ends ask: Teacher, do we have homework?

今天没听清楚老师说的，大家：我们有作业吗？

Jīntiān méi tīng qīngchu lǎoshī shuō de, dàjiā: Wǒmen yǒu zuòyè ma?

We didn't hear clearly today — everyone: do we have homework?

什么时候交

Shénme shíhou jiāo?

When is it due?

Meaning: When is it due?

When to use: Use this to ask the deadline for homework, reports, or projects.

老师，这份作业什么时候交？

Lǎoshī, zhè fèn zuòyè shénme shíhou jiāo?

Teacher, when is this homework due?

请问小组报告什么时候交？

Qǐngwèn xiǎozǔ bàogào shénme shíhou jiāo?

Excuse me, when is the group report due?

老师，我可以去一下洗手间吗？

Lǎoshī, wǒ kěyǐ qù yíxià xǐshǒujiān ma?

Can I go to the bathroom?

Meaning: Can I go to the bathroom?

When to use: Politely ask the teacher for permission to leave the classroom briefly.

老师，我可以去一下洗手间吗？

Lǎoshī, wǒ kěyǐ qù yíxià xǐshǒujiān ma?

Teacher, may I go to the bathroom for a moment?

抱歉，老师，我现在可以去洗手间吗？

Bàoqiàn, lǎoshī, wǒ xiànzài kěyǐ qù xǐshǒujiān ma?

Sorry teacher, may I go to the bathroom now?

我们该做哪道题？

Wǒmen gāi zuò nǎ dào tí?

Which exercise should we do?

Meaning: Which exercise should we do?

When to use: Ask this during class practice to know which question or exercise to work on.

老师，我们该做哪道题？第几页？

Lǎoshī, wǒmen gāi zuò nǎ dào tí? Dì jǐ yè?

Teacher, which question should we do? Which page?

练习本上有很多题，老师，我们该做哪道题？

Liànxí běn shàng yǒu hěn duō tí, lǎoshī, wǒmen gāi zuò nǎ dào tí?

There are many exercises — teacher, which one should we do?

我们是自己做，还是两人一组？

Wǒmen shì zìjǐ zuò, háishi liǎng rén yì zǔ?

Should we work alone or in pairs?

Meaning: Should we work alone or in pairs?

When to use: Use this to clarify whether the activity is individual or done in pairs.

老师，我们是自己做，还是两人一组？

Lǎoshī, wǒmen shì zìjǐ zuò, háishi liǎng rén yì zǔ?

Teacher, should we do it alone or in pairs?

这个活动需要讨论，老师，我们是两人一组吗？

Zhège huódòng xūyào tǎolùn, lǎoshī, wǒmen shì liǎng rén yì zǔ ma?

This activity needs discussion — teacher, are we in pairs?

您能帮我看一下答案吗？

Nín néng bāng wǒ kàn yíxià dá'àn ma?

Can you check my answer?

Meaning: Can you check my answer?

When to use: Ask the teacher to look at your answer and confirm if it's correct.

Tip: Remember to use 您 for extra politeness when speaking to teachers.

老师，您能帮我看一下答案吗？我不确定第二题。

Lǎoshī, nín néng bāng wǒ kàn yíxià dá'àn ma? Wǒ bù quèdìng dì èr tí.

Teacher, could you check my answer? I'm not sure about question two.

做完练习后，老师您可以帮我看一下答案吗？

Zuò wán liànxí hòu, lǎoshī nín kěyǐ bāng wǒ kàn yíxià dá'àn ma?

After finishing the exercise, teacher can you check my answers?

您能解释一下这部分吗？

Nín néng jiěshì yíxià zhè bùfen ma?

Can you explain this part?

Meaning: Can you explain this part?

When to use: Use this to ask the teacher to explain a particular section or problem.

老师，您能解释一下这部分吗？我不太懂第三行。

Lǎoshī, nín néng jiěshì yíxià zhè bùfen ma? Wǒ bù tài dǒng dì sān háng.

Teacher, can you explain this part? I don't quite understand the third line.

这段文法有点难，老师能解释一下这部分吗？

Zhè duàn wénfǎ yǒudiǎn nán, lǎoshī néng jiěshì yíxià zhè bùfen ma?

This grammar is a bit hard — teacher, could you explain this part?

我做完了

Wǒ zuò wán le.

I'm finished.

Meaning: I'm finished.

When to use: Tell the teacher you have completed the task, homework, or in-class activity.

老师，我做完了，可以交了。

Lǎoshī, wǒ zuò wán le, kěyǐ jiāo le.

Teacher, I'm finished — I can hand it in now.

好了，老师，我做完了。

Hǎo le, lǎoshī, wǒ zuò wán le.

All done, teacher — I'm finished.

Simplified Chinese - Classroom Teacher

1. Reading + Listening Practice

2. Conversational Listening Practice

3. Guided Practice

How do you politely ask the teacher to repeat something?

Which phrase asks about the homework deadline?

If the teacher speaks too fast, what do you say?

Which phrase asks for permission to leave the classroom briefly?

During class the teacher spoke too fast; Wang Ming raised his hand and said, 'Teacher, can you repeat that?'

The teacher read the text quickly; the students quietly said, 'Teacher, can you say that more slowly?'

Before class ends, the teacher asked when the homework is due. Zhang Hua raised his hand and asked, 'When is it due?'

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice