General Commands
It will be very helpful if you use body language when introducing these commands. The magic of body language will allow students to instantly understand what they are asked to do and prevent them from translating these phrases each time they hear it .
Stand up , please ! Please , sit down !
Please come in.
Look at the board.
Look at ( a word in English ) .
Jump . Jump to the ( an object ) .
Run . Run to the ( an object ) .
Listen , Write , Read , Say, Repeat .
Repeat after me.
Turn around.
Ask questions.
Answer the question.
Be quiet , please.
Say it louder, please.
Do it again.
Put your hands up !
Put your hands down !
Open your books / Close your books.
Turn to page seventeen .
Open/ Close your eyes.
Put your books in your bags.
Put(something)away.
Take(something)out .
Stamp your feet.
Clap your hands.
Nod your head.
Go !
Stop !
Hurry up !
Slow down !