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Daily use English sentences for kids

Children start speaking English when they have short, useful sentences for things they say every day. Here are 75 daily use sentences in six groups, and a simple routine to make them a habit.

By the Eloqova team · Updated 29 October 2026

Start small: pick five sentences a week and use them at home every day. A child who says "May I drink water?" twenty times a week will soon say it without thinking.

Greetings and polite words (10 sentences)

  1. Good morning, Mumma.
  2. Good night, Papa.
  3. Thank you so much.
  4. You're welcome.
  5. Sorry, I didn't mean it.
  6. Excuse me, may I come in?
  7. Please help me.
  8. How are you?
  9. I am fine, thank you.
  10. See you tomorrow.

At home (15 sentences)

  1. I am hungry.
  2. I am thirsty. Can I have some water?
  3. What is for dinner?
  4. Can I watch TV for ten minutes?
  5. I have finished my homework.
  6. Where is my school bag?
  7. Please wake me up at seven.
  8. I want to play outside.
  9. Can I call Nani?
  10. It's time to sleep.
  11. I brushed my teeth.
  12. Please pass the salt.
  13. I don't like this, can I have something else?
  14. Can you read me a story?
  15. I will tidy up my room.

At school (15 sentences)

  1. May I go to the washroom, please?
  2. May I drink water?
  3. I have a doubt, Ma'am.
  4. Could you please repeat that?
  5. I forgot my notebook at home.
  6. Can I borrow your eraser?
  7. I have completed my classwork.
  8. Sorry, I am late.
  9. I didn't understand this question.
  10. Can I sit with you at lunch?
  11. Whose turn is it?
  12. Let's play together.
  13. Please wait for me.
  14. Today is my turn to read.
  15. I don't feel well.

Talking about feelings (10 sentences)

  1. I am happy today.
  2. I feel sad.
  3. I am scared.
  4. I am excited about the trip.
  5. I am angry because he took my toy.
  6. I am tired.
  7. I am bored. What can I do?
  8. I am proud of myself.
  9. I feel nervous before my test.
  10. I love you.

Asking questions (10 sentences)

  1. What is this called in English?
  2. What does this word mean?
  3. Can you show me how?
  4. Why is the sky blue?
  5. When will Papa come home?
  6. Where are we going?
  7. Who is coming to the party?
  8. How do you spell it?
  9. Which one is mine?
  10. Can I try?

While playing (15 sentences)

  1. Let's play hide and seek.
  2. It's my turn now.
  3. You are the catcher.
  4. I am the winner!
  5. Well played!
  6. Let's make a team.
  7. Can I join your game?
  8. Don't cheat, it's not fair.
  9. Let's play again tomorrow.
  10. Pass me the ball.
  11. Wait for your turn.
  12. That was fun!
  13. I need a break.
  14. Who wants to be on my team?
  15. Ready, steady, go!

A 10-minute English routine

TimeWhat to do
Breakfast (2 minutes)Ask two questions in English and wait for full-sentence answers.
After school (3 minutes)"Tell me three things you did today." Help with words, not corrections.
Play time (3 minutes)Play one game using only English sentences from the list.
Bedtime (2 minutes)Say "Good night" and one thing you are thankful for, in English.

How to practise at home

  1. Stick this week's five sentences on the fridge.
  2. Use the sentences yourself; children copy what they hear.
  3. Praise the attempt, not perfect grammar.
  4. Add a new set every Monday and keep using the old ones.

Questions parents ask

How can my child start speaking English at home?

Use a few short, useful sentences every day in real situations, like asking for water or saying good night. Daily use matters more than long practice sessions.

Should I correct every mistake?

No. Repeat the sentence correctly in your reply ("Yes, you can have some water") instead of stopping your child. Too many corrections make children stop talking.

How many sentences should a child learn in a week?

Five new sentences a week is plenty, as long as they are used every day.

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