Phrases for School

Le ā'oga » The school
Talofa tamaiti » Hello children (for lower levels)
Nofo i lalo » Sit down
i luga » Stand up
fesili » question
api » note book
tusi » book
Tusi i totonu o lau api le galuega oloo i luga o le laupapa » Write the work that is on the board in your exercise book
Tali fesili » Ask questions
Aua le pisa » Be quiet
Tautala fa'aaloalo » Speak respectfully
A tautala le faiaoga e fa'alogo tamaiti » When the teacher speaks, students listen
Solo le laupapa » Clear the board
Faitau fa'atasi le faiupu/parakalafa/laina » Read together the word/paragraph/line
Aua le fealua'i » Don't wander around

Subjects - Mataupu

Saienisi » Science
Matematika / numera » Mathematics
Igilisi / Gagana peretania » English
Gagana Samoa » Samoan language
Va Fealoa'i » Social studies
Tu'u lau api i luga o le kesi / laualau » Place your exercise book on the desk / table
Aua le tusitusi i luga o le kesi » Don't write on the desk

Instructions

Fa'aaoga le penitala e tusi ai lau api numera » Use pencil to write in your maths book.
Fa'aaoga le titina pe a iai se mea sese » Use the eraser if you make a mistake.
Fa'aaoga le vase e vase ai le laina » Use the ruler to rule the line.
Fai fa'alelei lou ofu aoga / toniga » Fix up your school clothes / uniform.
Fa'aaoga le toniga sa'o » Wear the uniform correctly.

Exams

Sauini mo suega ile vaiaso fou » Prepare for the exam tomorrow.
Manuia le suega » Have a good exam.

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