1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- I'm Leo's mum. He's in Year 3. Introduce yourself.
- He'll be absent tomorrow. He's unwell. Explain an absence.
- How is he going in class? Ask about progress.
- Is there anything we can do at home? Offer to help.
- He's been finding maths a bit hard. Share a concern.
- Could we set up a time to talk? Ask for a meeting.
- Who should I contact about the excursion? School trips are 'excursions'.
- Thanks for all your help this term. Thank the teacher.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Parent" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for talking to your child's school?
'I'm Leo's mum. He's in Year 3.' (introduce yourself). 'He'll be absent tomorrow. He's unwell.' (explain an absence). 'How is he going in class?' (ask about progress). 'Is there anything we can do at home?' (offer to help).
How can I practise talking to your child's school in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.