Classroom Language : Asking about the words

Sometimes, Teachers want pupils to share ideas about vocabulary or sentence.
And here are some questions to ask them in the class.

Asking about the words

- How do you say ...... in English?

- How do you pronounce ......?

- How do you spell ...?

- What's the meaning of.....?

- What does ...... mean?

- What's the English for.....?

Yurada 056 3EN

Usually,I use these questions when I go to English Camp.
However , I have never use "What's the English for.....?" before.
So,Thank you for sharing, I will bring your technique to use in class and English Camp.



Pornrawin048 3EN

Here are some additional sentences for asking about the words.

What's "(the word)" in English?
What does "(the word)" mean?
How do you pronounce "(the word)"?
Where's the stress in "(the word)"?

Could / Can you repeat that, please?
Could / can you say that again, please?
Pardon me?
Thanks for sharing!


Dolnapa 051 3EN

It’s the opposite of...(the word).
It means the same as...(the word).
Sorry, I don’t know that word in Thai. Does anyone have an electronic dictionary?

Here are some answers when student asking about the worlds.
That can help you describe the meaning in English.


Tatiya014 3EN

I always use these questions to ask my students.
Thank you for sharing about how to asking to know about the words Deva
I will apply your technique to use in my teaching in class.

Jarawanee049 3EN