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You're in class. It's somebody else's turn but you want to say something. What do you do?
Wait until they're done, raise your hand and wait for your turn.
Your teacher is saying something but you have a question. What do you do?
Wait until the teacher says all s/he has to say, raise your hand and wait for your turn. Interrupting is impolite!
When is the best time for you to use the restroom?
During the break, of course!
You’re waiting for a turn on the basketball court. A younger kid or a beginner classmate tries a move, messes up, and falls, or they take a little longer than you’d like. What are the dos and don'ts?
Instead of groaning, laughing, or yelling "Hurry up!", you wait patiently. If they look frustrated, you might even offer a quiet, "Nice try, you’ll get it next time."
You have to work in groups. What is the first thing to keep in mind about the way you speak?
English, of course! No Greek!
Your friend tells you something silly while the teacher or someone else is talking. What do you do?
You may laugh SILENTLY. Interrupting the class helps no one!
While entering the classroom you need to make sure that...
...you put the volume down. It's a classroom, not a stadium! :)
You and your friends are hanging out in a friend’s living room or bedroom, eating snacks, and playing games. It’s time to go home, but what should you do before you go?
Instead of just walking out the door and leaving the mess for your friend or their parents, you gather the empty juice cans, put the controllers back where they belong, and fluff the pillows.
We're about to go outside or to the library. How do we do that until we get to our destination?
Walk (don't run :O), be quiet because other people are having a class.
The bell has just rung and it's finally break time but the teacher or a classmate hasn't finished their sentence yet. What do you do?
No need to jump off your chair. It won't take them more than a couple of seconds to finish. Wait and when the teacher tells you you're ready, you can go.
What is a good way to avoid being thirsty in class?
Carry your bottle of water with you, so that you don't have to leave the classroom.
You’re in the car or at a restaurant, and a sibling or parent is telling a story that is dragging on a bit, or they get a minor detail wrong. You have a funny correction or a better story ready to go. What should you do and what should you avoid?
Instead of blurting out, "That’s not what happened!" or cutting them off, you take a breath, let them finish their thought, and then politely share your perspective.
A classmate is trying to say something but they make a mistake. What shouldn't you do?
Interrupt them and correct their mistake. But why?
The bell has just rung and you just put everything in your tote bag. What is the last thing you check before you go?
Putting your chair under your desk and leaving your desk clean.
There's something you need to throw away. What is something you shouldn't do?
Leave your seat without saying anything.
You’re on a voice chat with friends playing a team-based video game. Everyone is excited and talking over each other about the next strategy. However, one teammate is yelling louder to be heard and you get frustrated. What should you do?
You wait for a brief pause and say, "Hey, I have an idea," and explain your plan. You also make sure to explain things simply so a newer player in the group isn’t left out of inside jokes or jargon.
Where is a place outside school that you need to be quiet?
A library, a waiting room at a hospital etc.
What are the things you need to have with you every time you come to our English class?
A tote bag with your pencil case, folder and book inside.
The teacher explains what you have to do for an activity but you find it difficult. What should you do?
You are at soccer practice with some classmates. One friend drops the ball or shoots slightly off and misses a good chance. Instead of loudly correcting them, rolling your eyes, or switching to inside jokes in another language, what do you do?
Cheer them up and work together harder!