Common English Conversation between Parent and Teacher

Attending PTMs can be dauting for some parents who are not good in English. The reason lies not in their inability to speak fluent English, but in feeling awkward in front of an educator in an English school. In this lesson, you will get to practice some common sentences and tips for English conversation between parent and teacher. For your convenience, I have divided this conversation in four different sections to suit different kind of situations. Read it thoroughly and pick up your closest situation. Practice it hard and you are good to go!

(Note: Hindi translation is provided for the difficult and tricky sentences. Still, if you don’t understand the meaning of some phrases, comment below and I will reach to you. )

Greetings

It is important to start English conversation between parent and teacher with greetings. This acts as an ice breaker and sets up the mood to talk.

T: Good morning.

P: Good morning ma’am. (Smile 🙂

T: Please have a seat.

P: Thanks

T: You are Riddhi’s parent. Right?

P: Yes ma’am.

English Conversation between Parent and Teacher about Studies

(Positive feedback from the teacher)

P: How is Riddhi doing in studies?

T: She is amazing. She has performed extremely well in this term. I can see the improvements and hard work she is doing.

P: Wow, that’s good to hear. Any further suggestions for improvement.

T: All is good. I think she should work a little upon her calculation skills. Fast calculations can make her unbeatable.

P: Sure, I will help her with that. Thanks for your efforts and feedback.

T: That’s always my pleasure. Please sign here…. Thanks for coming.

P: Thanks ma’am.

(Constructive feedback from the teacher)

P: How is Riddhi doing in studies?

T: Well, I can see some improvement in her performance and I am really proud of that. However, she still needs to do a lot of hard work especially in Maths and Science.

P: Oh, I see. Riddhi doesn’t focus on her studies. She spends most of her time watching Tv and playing.

T: Every child is different. They need time for entertainment also. As a parent, you can limit this time rather than refusing them.

P: Ya, I understand. Please suggest me how I can help her in studies.

T: Please ask her to practice whatever she learns in school. She must write and learn all the formulas. Do practice sums. Redo the questions which were marked incorrect.

P: Yes, I will ensure that she does so. Should I put her in extra coaching class?

T: If you think, you can’t spend much time with her helping her in studies, you can put her in a coaching class. Try to find some good tutor who can understand Riddhi.

P: Thanks, I will do that.

T: That’s always my pleasure. Please sign here…. Thanks for coming.

P: Thanks ma’am.

English Conversation between Parent and Teacher about Behavioural Issues

(Positive feedback from the teacher)

P: Does Riddhi get along with her peers? (क्या ऋद्धि अपने दोस्तों के साथ अच्छे संबंध रखती है?)

T: Ya, she is quite popular in the class. She has many friends in class.

P: At home, she often talks about her friends. I hope she doesn’t cause any nuisance (trouble) in the class.

T: Not at all, she is a very sweet child, well mannered and obedient. She is always in the good books of her teachers. It’s a pleasure to have her in my class. (बिल्कुल नहीं, वह बहुत ही प्यारी बच्ची है, उसके संस्कार भी बहुत अच्छे हैं। वह हमेशा अपने शिक्षकों की पसंदीदा रहती है। मुझे उसे कक्षा में रखने में खुशी होती है।

P: Thanks ma’am, your words have made my day.

T: It’s True. Please sign here…. Thanks for coming.

P: Thanks ma’am.

(Constructive feedback from the teacher – Situation A)

P: Does Riddhi get along with her peers? (क्या ऋद्धि अपने दोस्तों के साथ अच्छे संबंध रखती है?)

T: I am sorry to say but she is quite introvert and shy. She hardly makes new friends.

P: Oh.. is that so? Well, she is shy at home also. What can I do for this?

T: Don’t worry. Sometimes kids take time to be social. Give her space. I am sure she will grow up to be a great person.

P: But I want her to open up at least with her parents and teachers.

T: You must make her talk about her day and friends at school. Invite her friends at home so that she feels comfortable with them.

P: Yes, I think you are right. Does she speak with the teachers easily?

T: Well, she does but not much. She hardly shares her problem or doubt with the teachers unless asked for. Being her class teacher, I know her and always try to make her speak. (उसे अपनी समस्या या संदेह शिक्षकों के साथ साझा करने में कठिनाई होती है जब तक पूछा न जाए। मैं उसकी शिक्षिका हूं, उसे जानती हूं और हमेशा उससे बात करने की की कोशिश करती रहती हूं।)

P: That’s so nice of you. Can I make a request?

T: Sure, please go ahead.

P: Can you please make her sit with Shanaya as she is more comfortable with her?

T: Sure, I can do that, but not everyday. We have rotation system in our class. Moreover, she must be friends with everyone.

P: I understand. Thanks a lot for your concern.

T: That’s always my pleasure. Please sign here…. Thanks for coming.

P: Thanks ma’am.

(Constructive feedback from the teacher – Situation B)

P: How is Riddhi getting along with her classmates?

T: Well, she is a good child but lately she is causing a lot of nuisance in the class. (वह तो अच्छी बच्ची है, लेकिन हाल ही में वह कक्षा में बहुत बवाल मचा रही है।)

P: Oh I see. What is the problem?

T: She hardly focuses on her classroom studies. She is always talking to her friends, seeing out of the window or giggling. Almost every teacher is fed up with her. (वह अपनी कक्षा की पढ़ाई पर ध्यान कम देती है। वह हमेशा अपने दोस्तों से बात कर रही होती है, खिड़की से बाहर देख रही होती है या हंसी मजाक कर रही होती है। लगभग हर शिक्षक उससे थक चुका है।)

P: How can we fix that?

T: As a parent, you must counsel her at home but in a positive manner. I also talk to her personally whenever I feel like. I know she is a very good student and she can change herself. (एक माता-पिता के रूप में, आपको उसे घर पर सलाह देनी चाहिए लेकिन एक सकारात्मक तरीके से। मुझे भी कभी-कभी उससे व्यक्तिगत रूप से बात करने का मौका मिलता है। मुझे पता है कि वह एक बहुत अच्छी छात्रा है और वह अपने आप को बदल सकती है।)

P: That’s so kind of you. I will also talk to her.

T: That’s great.

P: Nice to meet you.

T: Same here. have a great day. Thanks.

P: Thanks ma’am.

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I hope this English conversation between parent and teacher is useful to you. Practice these dialogues several times for being more comfortable with the situation. Remember that real situation can be different for everyone. If practiced enough, you can change a few words or sentences here and there. Through practice, you can gain hold of enough vocabulary that will help you speak confidently at next PTM.