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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Good to know in Australia
🇦🇺 Australian schools usually expect parents to explain any absence. Most use an app or SMS system. You can also ask the school for an interpreter for parent-teacher meetings.