How to ask questions to a teacher

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sumon.

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:cool: Hi all,
Students may encounter many problems while reading , doing homework or even, while watching their favorite shows . There are many ways to ask questions.
Are these sentences fine or natural?

I got a problem , sir or madam.
I don't understand why the the term seems too difficult to me ?
Please ,help me about that.
Hi Mr. Aj, Is it possible to...........................................?

By the way, I have not enough experience to ask questions to a teacher in English.
Would you please suggest some examples....
Hope all's suggestions :roll:
 

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If you are asking a teacher to help you with a question about English on a one-to-one basis (that is, you are not raising your hand in class during a particular discussion to ask a question), you really don't have to be too specific with your initial remarks. Questions like "May I ask you a question? I'm having difficulty understanding _________________" or "Can you help me with something? I don't know what _______________ means" or "Mr. (Teacher's name)? Do you have a minute? I'm having trouble with ______________" all sound like natural conversation to a native speaker. But please never hesitate to ask your teacher a question, whether or not you are concerned about phrasing it "properly" - the teacher is more than eager to help you! :-D
 

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Wonderful post, Ouisch!
 

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to ask questions to a teacher


NOT A TEACHER


If you want to really impress your teacher, you might say:


Excuse me, Mr. ____. May I please ask a question of you?

(For those persons who are trying to speak "perfect" English, one should

ask a question/ favor of someone, not "to" someone.)

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As the moderator showed us, in regular conversation, we just say "May/can I ask

you a question?" If you are speaking with a "superior," however, I would recommend

the more formal and respectful way with "of."
 
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In my view
you should not hesitate to ask any problem specially from your teacher.You may simply say, May I please.ask.... A teacher is meant to solve your doubt ,he will not be impressed the way you ask but he will appreciate you that how important your problem is ..
 

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In the average teaching situation there is no time for every question to be prefaced by 'Excuse me, professor, but I wonder if I may be allowed to please ask a question of you'.

The teacher is likely to say 'Life's too short for all that. Just ask your question and get on with it.'

Rover
 
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