Spanish - School

Voy en ___ grado.

I'm in ___ grade.

Meaning: I'm in ___ grade.

When to use: Say your school grade when someone asks about your level (e.g., school conversations, introductions).

Estudio ___.

I study ___.

Meaning: I study ___.

When to use: List the subject you are studying when someone asks what you take at school.

Mi materia favorita es ___.

My favorite subject is ___.

Meaning: My favorite subject is ___.

When to use: Talk about which subject you like best when sharing preferences.

Tengo clase de ___ el ___.

I have ___ class on ___.

Meaning: I have ___ class on ___.

When to use: Tell someone the day you have a particular class (use 'los' for repeated weekdays).

¿En qué página vamos?

What page are we on?

Meaning: What page are we on?

When to use: Ask the teacher or a classmate when you want to know the current page in the book.

No entiendo esta parte.

I don't understand this part.

Meaning: I don't understand this part.

When to use: Use when something in the lesson is unclear and you need help or explanation.

Tip: Beginners sometimes say 'No entiendo esta parte de' and leave the object out; name what you mean (ejercicio, texto).

¿Cuándo es el examen?

When is the test?

Meaning: When is the test?

When to use: Ask about the date or day of an upcoming exam or test.

Tengo que estudiar para ___.

I need to study for ___.

Meaning: I need to study for ___.

When to use: Explain that you must prepare for a subject, class, or specific exam.

¿Me prestas ___?

Can I borrow a ___?

Meaning: Can I borrow ___?

When to use: Ask a classmate to lend you a school item (use informal 'tú').

Tip: Remember to include the article if needed: 'un lápiz' or 'la regla'.

Tengo tarea de ___.

I have homework in ___.

Meaning: I have homework in ___.

When to use: Tell someone which class assigned the homework.

¿Hiciste la tarea?

Did you do the homework?

Meaning: Did you do the homework?

When to use: Ask a classmate if they completed the assignment (informal tú).

La tarea se entrega el ___.

The homework is due on ___.

Meaning: The homework is due on ___.

When to use: Tell classmates the deadline for turning in the homework.

¿Podemos trabajar en parejas?

Can we work in pairs?

Meaning: Can we work in pairs?

When to use: Ask the teacher or classmates for permission to do a partner activity.