How to call your teachers in English: When to use Mr./Ms. etc., Professor, or Doctor. Keep in mind that we usually don’t call teachers “Teacher.”

-- Elementary/junior/high school: Mr. + last name for men, Ms. + last name for women (pronounced "Mizz")

If the teacher prefers the pronouns they/them, you can use the title Mx. pronounced "Mix"

For women, some people still use the titles Mrs. or Miss but these include reference to the person's marital status (Mrs. for married, Miss for unmarried)

These titles are not used alone. They're usually followed by the last name. In some school contexts, they are followed by the first name.

-- College/university: Professor

You can use Professor + last name or just "Professor" as in "Excuse me, Professor."

If your professor has a Ph.D, they may like to be called by "Doctor" + last name. Pay attention to how your instructor refers to themselves on the syllabus or on the first day of class.


What type of school do YOU go to? How do you address your teachers/professors?

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