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Talking to Teachers

Useful phrases for communicating with teachers

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Can you help me, please?

/kæn ju hɛlp mi pliz/

Can you help me, please

I finished my work.

/aɪ ˈfɪn.ɪʃt maɪ wɝːk/

I finished my work.

I need more time.

/aɪ nid mɔr taɪm/

I need more time.
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What page?

/wʌt peɪdʒ/

What page
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Can you write it, please?

/kæn ju raɪt ɪt pliz/

Can you write it, please
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I don't know the answer.

/aɪ doʊnt noʊ ði ˈæn.sɚ/

I don't know the answer.
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Is this correct?

/ɪz ðɪs kəˈrɛkt/

Is this correct
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Can I sit here?

/kæn aɪ sɪt hɪr/

Can I sit here
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May I work with a partner?

/meɪ aɪ wɝːk wɪð ə ˈpɑːrt.nɚ/

May I work with a partner
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When is it due?

/wɛn ɪz ɪt du/

When is it due