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Parent-Teacher Conference English

Fifteen minutes with your child's teacher — you want every one of them to count. These phrases cover the conference: progress, friendships, ESL support and what to do at home. Practice beforehand — your kid deserves it.

Key phrases

How is she doing in class?
The universal opener — grades, behavior, participation.
Does he get along with the other kids?
The social question teachers love to get.
Is she turning in her homework on time?
“Turn in” — the official school phrasal verb.
He's still learning English — is there extra support?
Schools have ESL/ELL support — ask for it.
What can we work on at home?
Turns the meeting into an action plan.
Could you write that down for me?
Names and titles survive better on paper.
What's the best way to reach you — email?
Leave with an open channel — gold.
Thank you for everything you do for her.
Thirty seconds of gratitude buys a year of allyship.

Tip: Bring TWO written questions — conferences fly by. If you get stuck: "My English is still improving — please bear with me."

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