Excuse me. It's an emergency.
This phrase is special. Agree when it is appropriate before using it.
⭕ Use it
- You feel sick.
- You are hurt.
- Something dangerous is happening.
✕ Do not use it
- Your pencil fell.
- You want water.
- You did not go to the toilet before the lesson.
If you use it when it is not an emergency, it stops working when it is one.
The teacher's words — you only have to understand
Listen and understand. You do not have to say these phrases yet.
1Open your textbook to page ○.
2Take out your iPad.
3Listen. / Look. / Repeat after me.
4Work in pairs.
5Raise your hand.
6Stand up. / Sit down.
7Time is up.
Say one. The class does it. Give one instruction and let everyone respond, rather than reading the whole list.
Our rules — meaning first
Check that everyone understands each rule.
1In lessons, use English with everyone.in class
2Be prepared 10 minutes before the lesson.before
3Snack time: 15:00–15:50snacks
4Use the restroom before the lesson.before
5Leave the desk clean and the chair in place.after
These are not the teacher's rules. They are yours.
Now say it — in English
You make the English. Tap only after they have tried.
In class: our shared languageEveryone speaks English in class.Tap to check
Preparation: ten minutes earlyGet ready ten minutes before class.Tap to check
Snack time: 15:00–15:50We eat snacks from three to three fifty.Tap to check
Restroom: before classGo to the restroom before class.Tap to check
After class: desk and chairClean your desk. Put your chair back.Tap to check
🎯 ONE POINT — Mr. Toshi / for teachersDon't give the answer. Elicit the answer. — Ask → Think → Elicit → Hint → Model → Student OutputModel only when learners cannot produce the sentence, then have them say it themselves. The teacher speaking is teacher output; the learner must speak for it to be learner output.
Say it — in one second
Read the situation. Say the English. Tap to check.
You need someone's help.Can you help me?Tap to check
Ask permission for a shared item.Can I use this?Tap to check
Your view is blocked.I can't see.Tap to check
Pass the activity to your partner.It's your turn.Tap to check
Check readiness; reply positively.Are you ready? — Yes, I'm ready!Tap to check
Urgent: interrupt the teacher.Excuse me. It's an emergency.Tap to check
One word is ✕. The whole sentence, in about one second, is ⭕.