Classroom English and Real-Life Informal Greetings

Flashcards covering classroom commands, student survival English expressions, natural informal greetings, responses, and real-life goodbyes.

What does the teacher command "Put your materials away" mean in Spanish?

Guarden sus materiales.

Which teacher command translates to "Escríbanlo"?

Write it down.

Which teacher command translates to "Trabajen en parejas"?

Work in pairs.

What English expression does a student use to say "No entiendo"?

I don't understand.

How does a student ask "¿Cómo se deletrea?" in English?

How do you spell it?

What student survival phrase translates to "¿Puedo tomar un lápiz prestado?"?

Can I borrow a pencil?

What phrase does a student use to politely ask "¿Puedo entrar?"?

May I come in?

Which informal greeting translates to "¡Cuánto tiempo sin verte!"?

Long time no see!

What is a common natural response to the greeting "What's up?"?

Not much. (or "Nothing much. You?")

Which natural response to a greeting translates to "No me puedo quejar"?

Can't complain.

Which natural response translates to "Lo mismo de siempre"?

Same old, same old.

What natural greeting is recommended when seeing a friend at school?

Hey! What's up?

What natural greeting is recommended when meeting a classmate?

Hey, how's it going?

What does the informal goodbye "Have a good one!" mean in Spanish?

¡Que tengas un buen día / que te vaya bien!

Which casual goodbye expression translates to "¡Nos vemos luego!" using "Catch…"?

Catch you later!

What informal English goodbye translates to "Me tengo que ir. ¡Nos vemos!"?

Gotta go. See you!

Why should expressions like "Hey" and "What's up?" be avoided in formal situations?

They are informal expressions appropriate with friends and classmates, but not always the best option in formal settings.