Phrases and practice

Learn a useful phrase in context, listen to its pronunciation and practise saying it.

• If we miss this bus, the next one will not come for another hour.B1 · #651
• We want to get off earlier because our plans have changed.B1 · #652
• Please show us on the map where we will meet the guide.B1 · #653
• I can take the morning shift if someone covers for me in the afternoon.B1 · #654
• I will not check my work email regularly while I am on holiday.B1 · #655
• I remember new information more easily when I write it in my own words.B1 · #656
• I did not manage to return the book because the library was closed.B1 · #657
• I do not remember the exact words, but the meaning was the same.B1 · #658
• Can you write down the name so that I do not get it wrong when searching?B1 · #659
• Before moving in, we want to check that all the windows close.B1 · #660
• Our neighbours will water our plants while we are on holiday.B1 · #661
• After changing my phone, I need to sign in to the app again.B1 · #662
• I do not want to delete the photos until I have saved them on another device.B1 · #663
• The tickets have assigned seats, so we do not need to take our seats early.B1 · #664
• The exhibition is small, but it is worth taking time to read the exhibit descriptions.B1 · #665
• There are no shops on this route, so let us take more water.B1 · #666
• Let us not feed wild animals, even if they come very close.B1 · #667
• This month we spent more on heating than on electricity.B1 · #668
• I want to receive a notification when my balance falls below this amount.B1 · #669
• I felt faint in the waiting room, so I need somewhere to sit.B1 · #670
• Let us decide who will take Grandma to her appointment and who will pick her up.B1 · #671
• The children can invite friends over if they tell us a day in advance.B1 · #672
• I need the receipt because the purchase is a gift and may need to be exchanged.B1 · #673
• If you arrive first, get us a table by the window.B1 · #674
• Let us add salt only after tasting the sauce because the cheese is already salty.B1 · #675
• I forgot to attach the file to my previous message, so I am sending it now.B1 · #801
• The trains are not running because of a strike; does this bus go to the same station?B1 · #802
• The parcel contains glass dishes, so please pack it securely.B1 · #803
• From next month, classes will be on Tuesdays instead of Thursdays.B1 · #804
• I want to learn to swim; do you offer classes for adult beginners?B1 · #805
• I remember our conversation at the conference, but I do not remember your surname.B1 · #806
• We do not have an ingredient in the recipe; can we use something else?B1 · #807
• The book is currently on loan, so I would like to reserve it for later.B1 · #808
• We arrive by plane after midnight; will someone be able to let us in?B1 · #809
• I lost my gloves at the museum; where can I ask about lost property?B1 · #810
• After refreshing the page, I still see the old version of the form.B1 · #811
• If I do not have enough cash, can I pay the rest by card?B1 · #812
• I am looking for weekday work because I look after the children at weekends.B1 · #813
• I live in another city; could the first job interview take place online?B1 · #814
• Can I rent space for a bicycle in the basement along with the flat?B1 · #815
• I understand that you are celebrating a birthday, but I would like to know when the party will end.B1 · #816
• I have a heavy suitcase; can I reach this platform by lift?B1 · #817
• If I miss two classes, will I be able to make them up with another group?B1 · #818
• Garlic does not agree with me; can this dish be prepared without it?B1 · #819
• Places fill up quickly in the high season, so I prefer to book accommodation in advance.B1 · #820
• Will the ticket on my phone work if I have no internet access?B1 · #821
• Our office has moved, so please do not send documents to the old address.B1 · #822
• I prefer to pay on collection, when I can check that the order is complete.B1 · #823
• I do not know how long the appointment will take, so I will ask my family not to wait for me.B1 · #824
• Before we buy the present, let's ask whether someone has already bought the same thing.B1 · #825
• The delivery address is different from the address that should appear on the invoice.B1 · #951
• The courier did not find me at home; can I arrange delivery for another day?B1 · #952
• The ingredients on the package differ from those listed on the shop's website.B1 · #953
• The ticket has my old surname; how can I correct the details before travelling?B1 · #954
• During an alarm, should we meet at the entrance we came through?B1 · #955
• We want to visit fewer places but spend more time in each one.B1 · #956
• I do not know this language well; can an interpreter help me during the appointment?B1 · #957
• I want to write this information down because I easily forget things when I am stressed.B1 · #958
• I tried to add a photo, but the page says the file is too large.B1 · #959
• Messages from this group arrive too often; I want to turn off only its notifications.B1 · #960
• Is there a transcript of the recording to help me check the parts I did not understand?B1 · #961
• Does passing this course let me move to the next one, or must I pass a separate exam?B1 · #962
• Does setting up my workstation also count as part of my shift?B1 · #963
• I will collect my questions in one place so I do not interrupt your work every few minutes.B1 · #964
• After heavy rain, a damp patch appears on the ceiling.B1 · #965
• Before handing over the keys, I want to make sure we have taken everything from the basement.B1 · #966
• I do not want to promise the children a trip until we confirm the dates.B1 · #967
• If everyone brings one dish, we will not have to cook everything ourselves.B1 · #968
• I want to join the team, but I have not trained for a long time and need a gentle start.B1 · #969
• I like the melody, although I do not understand the song's lyrics.B1 · #970
• We do not know how deep the lake is, so let's first ask where we can swim.B1 · #971
• After the storm, we will check the garden before letting the dog out there.B1 · #972
• I do not want to pay for paper statements if I can download them from my account.B1 · #973
• Let's buy long-lasting products first and fresh vegetables just before we leave.B1 · #974
• I do not have an answer right away, but I can check and get back to you tomorrow.B1 · #975
• The wrong date of birth was entered at check-in; can it be corrected?B1 · #1101
• Damp appears after every rainfall, so I want to check the roof.B1 · #1102
• One person is allergic to sesame; please also check the ingredients in the bread.B1 · #1103
• The dimensions listed on the website differ from those of the product I received.B1 · #1104
• I want to write down my symptoms because I often forget something during the appointment.B1 · #1105
• Let's agree on a visiting time so we don't disturb the child's nap.B1 · #1106
• I would like to practise pronunciation with a recording whose speed I can adjust.B1 · #1107
• I haven't received an invitation, so I don't know where the training will take place.B1 · #1108
• I prefer seats at the side of the auditorium because it is easier for me to leave from there.B1 · #1109
• Before lighting a campfire, let's check whether it is allowed here.B1 · #1110
• The app closes when I try to attach a photo to a message.B1 · #1111
• I paid part of the amount in advance and want to know how much is left to pay.B1 · #1112
• I would be happy to help at the event if the tasks are described in advance.B1 · #1113
• Your message sounded urgent, so I called straight away.B1 · #1114
• I want to check whether the connection involves changing terminals.B1 · #1115
• Let's measure the doorway before ordering this sofa.B1 · #1116
• I'll serve the sauce separately so everyone can choose how much to have.B1 · #1117
• Can I see a fabric sample before ordering the curtains?B1 · #1118
• I want to know whom I can contact if I have questions after the appointment.B1 · #1119
• Let's invite the new neighbours too so they can meet the other residents.B1 · #1120
• I solved the exercise correctly, but I can't explain all the steps.B1 · #1121
• Can we change the order of the tasks, since the delivery hasn't arrived yet?B1 · #1122
• I want to rent an instrument for a month to see whether I will practise regularly.B1 · #1123
• There are branches on the path after the storm, so the walk will take longer.B1 · #1124
• Instead of guessing, let's ask him what he meant.B1 · #1125