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13 English Sentences for Your Child’s Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM)

Jhansi D MohanBy Jhansi D Mohan, English & Communication Coach · 10 October 2026

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Parent-teacher meetings (PTMs) can feel stressful when you have to speak in English. The good news: you only need a few simple sentences. Here are 13 polite, natural sentences you can use at your next PTM, with meanings in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.

Tip: if you have a daughter, change he / him / his to she / her / her.

1. Greeting the teacher

Englishதமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
Good morning, ma'am. I'm Aarav's mother.காலை வணக்கம், மேடம். நான் ஆரவ்வின் அம்மா.శుభోదయం మేడమ్. నేను ఆరవ్ వాళ్ల అమ్మను.सुप्रभात, मैडम। मैं आरव की माँ हूँ।
Thank you for meeting me.என்னைச் சந்தித்ததற்கு நன்றி.నన్ను కలిసినందుకు ధన్యవాదాలు.मुझसे मिलने के लिए धन्यवाद।

2. Asking how your child is doing

Englishதமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
How is he doing in class?வகுப்பில் அவன் எப்படிப் படிக்கிறான்?క్లాస్‌లో వాడు ఎలా చదువుతున్నాడు?क्लास में वह कैसा कर रहा है?
Is he paying attention in class?வகுப்பில் கவனமாக இருக்கிறானா?క్లాస్‌లో శ్రద్ధగా ఉంటున్నాడా?क्या वह क्लास में ध्यान देता है?
Which subject does he find difficult?எந்தப் பாடம் அவனுக்குக் கடினமாக இருக்கிறது?వాడికి ఏ సబ్జెక్ట్ కష్టంగా ఉంది?उसे कौन-सा विषय मुश्किल लगता है?
Is he completing his homework on time?வீட்டுப்பாடத்தை நேரத்துக்கு முடிக்கிறானா?హోంవర్క్ సమయానికి పూర్తి చేస్తున్నాడా?क्या वह होमवर्क समय पर पूरा करता है?
How does he get along with the other children?மற்ற குழந்தைகளுடன் எப்படிப் பழகுகிறான்?ఇతర పిల్లలతో ఎలా కలిసిపోతున్నాడు?वह दूसरे बच्चों के साथ कैसे घुलता-मिलता है?

3. Asking for advice

Englishதமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
Where does he need to improve?எதில் அவன் முன்னேற வேண்டும்?వాడు ఏ విషయంలో మెరుగుపడాలి?उसे किन बातों में सुधार करना है?
How can I help him at home?வீட்டில் நான் அவனுக்கு எப்படி உதவலாம்?ఇంట్లో నేను వాడికి ఎలా సహాయం చేయగలను?मैं घर पर उसकी कैसे मदद कर सकती हूँ?
Could you please explain the report card?மதிப்பெண் அட்டையைத் தயவுசெய்து விளக்க முடியுமா?దయచేసి రిపోర్ట్ కార్డ్ వివరించగలరా?क्या आप कृपया रिपोर्ट कार्ड समझा सकती हैं?
Can I contact you if I have any questions?ஏதாவது சந்தேகம் இருந்தால் உங்களைத் தொடர்பு கொள்ளலாமா?ఏమైనా సందేహాలు ఉంటే మిమ్మల్ని సంప్రదించవచ్చా?कोई सवाल हो तो क्या मैं आपसे संपर्क कर सकती हूँ?

4. Ending the meeting politely

Englishதமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
We will work on it at home.வீட்டில் அதற்காகப் பயிற்சி செய்வோம்.ఇంట్లో దాని మీద ప్రాక్టీస్ చేయిస్తాం.हम घर पर इस पर काम करेंगे।
Thank you for your time and support.உங்கள் நேரத்துக்கும் உதவிக்கும் நன்றி.మీ సమయానికి, సహకారానికి ధన్యవాదాలు.आपके समय और सहयोग के लिए धन्यवाद।

If you didn't understand something

It is completely fine to ask the teacher to repeat. Teachers appreciate parents who listen carefully.

How to practise

  1. Read each sentence aloud three times, with your child's name.
  2. Choose the 4–5 sentences you will really use and write them on a small paper.
  3. Practise with a family member playing the teacher.

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