Phrases and practice

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

• We got on the wrong bus; where is the best place to change buses to go in the right direction?B1 · #1251
• Will this backpack fit under the seat, or does it need to go in the luggage compartment?B1 · #1252
• We will arrive at the campsite after dark, so we need directions to find our pitch.B1 · #1253
• The street will be closed during the race; can we reach the hotel from the other side?B1 · #1254
• I want to have my bike brakes repaired, but please tell me the cost of the parts first.B1 · #1255
• The return code expired before I had time to send the parcel.B1 · #1256
• The invoice is made out to me, but it should be made out to the company.B1 · #1257
• I want to compare this bill with last month's bill to understand the difference.B1 · #1258
• I don't have fresh peas, so I will use frozen ones.B1 · #1259
• The recipe serves four, but we are only cooking for two.B1 · #1260
• Before I turn the washing machine on, I want to check whether anyone else needs to use it.B1 · #1261
• Let's photograph the meter on moving day so we can remember its reading.B1 · #1262
• Let me know how many people are coming so I can prepare enough chairs.B1 · #1263
• The birthday is on Friday, but we are having dinner together on Saturday.B1 · #1264
• I will answer the urgent messages first and prepare the summary afterwards.B1 · #1265
• If the time of my shift changes, please let me know by phone.B1 · #1266
• Should we hand in one assignment per pair, or should each person prepare their own?B1 · #1267
• I want to know whether the exam includes listening, because I need to practise that part.B1 · #1268
• The file was saved in a different folder, which is why I couldn't find it earlier.B1 · #1269
• The subtitles disappear too quickly, so I prefer to pause the recording after each sentence.B1 · #1270
• Should I also bring my older test results to the consultation?B1 · #1271
• I can take my father to his appointment in the morning, but I can't stay with him until the afternoon.B1 · #1272
• Do I need previous experience to help at this event?B1 · #1273
• The water level is low, so the boat trip has been moved to another day.B1 · #1274
• I don't want to quote a private message without the permission of the person who wrote it.B1 · #1275
• Instead of queuing, I bought a ticket in the app, but now I can't open it.B1 · #1401
• Does the room key card also work at the garage entrance?B1 · #1402
• One of our seats is in a different carriage; can we sit closer together?B1 · #1403
• We want to visit the museum in the morning before it gets crowded.B1 · #1404
• The repaired vacuum cleaner works, but it still makes a strange noise.B1 · #1405
• I want to order this product again, but I don't remember its number.B1 · #1406
• The charge was taken twice; please check both transactions.B1 · #1407
• Do I pay for the service from the day I sign the contract, or only from the day the service starts?B1 · #1408
• I will chop the vegetables in the evening so I can prepare lunch more quickly in the morning.B1 · #1409
• I don't want to throw away the ripe fruit, so I will make jam with it.B1 · #1410
• The cellar door doesn't close properly, so I want to report the problem to the building manager.B1 · #1411
• I will move the table before the guests arrive so that everyone can sit comfortably.B1 · #1412
• Can you collect the post and water the plants for a week?B1 · #1413
• My mother prefers calling to writing messages, so I will ask her by phone.B1 · #1414
• I understand the instructions, but I need one example to get started.B1 · #1415
• I want to review the notes from the previous lesson before moving on to a new topic.B1 · #1416
• There are two people with the same surname on the list; can you check their first names?B1 · #1417
• I will make a copy of the document, but leave the original in the office.B1 · #1418
• The person I am talking to can hear my voice, but can't see the picture from the camera.B1 · #1419
• I renamed the file to make it easier to distinguish it from the previous version.B1 · #1420
• The appointment is taking longer than we planned; can I move the meeting scheduled for later?B1 · #1421
• I would like someone to stay with my grandmother while I go shopping.B1 · #1422
• There is a place available in the dance class, but I don't know whether the group is for beginners.B1 · #1423
• After dark, it is harder to find the way down from the trail, so I want to return before sunset.B1 · #1424
• I didn't hear the end of the sentence because someone opened the door.B1 · #1425
• My old surname appears on the booking; do I need to correct it before travelling?B1 · #1551
• We left our bags in a locker at the station, but we don't remember the locker number.B1 · #1552
• On the night train, we want to travel in the same compartment, even if the seats are not next to each other.B1 · #1553
• I would like to take a route that avoids the city centre so that I don't get stuck in traffic.B1 · #1554
• I can't collect the parcel because the collection point closed early today.B1 · #1555
• I took photos of the damaged corner before taking the table in for repair.B1 · #1556
• These two tins have different labels; do they contain the same product?B1 · #1557
• The soup thickened as it cooled, so I will add a little water before serving it.B1 · #1558
• The recipe is for four people, but we are cooking for two, so we will use half the ingredients.B1 · #1559
• I want to move the washing machine, but first I will ask a professional whether it can be connected in the new position.B1 · #1560
• My neighbour's car is blocking the exit, so I will ask him to move it for a moment.B1 · #1561
• The cat already knows the new carer, so it will be easier to leave it with them while we are away.B1 · #1562
• I want to label the old photos before I forget who is in them and where they were taken.B1 · #1563
• First I will read the dialogue silently, then try to act it out without looking at the text.B1 · #1564
• With a longer recording, I lose my place in the text, so I need pauses between sections.B1 · #1565
• I will send the meeting agenda in the message and attach the detailed materials as a separate file.B1 · #1566
• The signed document has an old date; please tell me whether a new copy needs to be prepared.B1 · #1567
• I saved the photos at a lower quality so that the files would take up less space.B1 · #1568
• The subtitles appear before the sentences are spoken, which makes the film difficult to watch.B1 · #1569
• The referral lists a different consulting room from the confirmation message; where should I report?B1 · #1570
• I liked the actors' performances, but I found the final scene difficult to understand.B1 · #1571
• Are the tools for the workshop provided on site, or does each participant bring their own?B1 · #1572
• The wooden footbridge is wet after the rain, so I would rather take the other path.B1 · #1573
• I didn't catch the surname in the voice message, so I asked for it to be written in the reply.B1 · #1574
• The invitation says Friday, but the date falls on a Thursday; which day is correct?B1 · #1575
• There is no seat number on the ticket, so I need to check whether I can sit anywhere.B1 · #1701
• The guide describes this exhibition as permanent, but an end date is given at the entrance.B1 · #1702
• We left the car on a different level of the car park from the one I marked in the photo.B1 · #1703
• I prefer a longer route with a gentle climb because we are walking with a small child.B1 · #1704
• The table does not fit in the room when unfolded, although its folded dimensions were suitable.B1 · #1705
• I would like to check whether this case also fits the older phone model.B1 · #1706
• The colour sample looked different in the shop from how it looks in the light in my room.B1 · #1707
• Before throwing away the moving boxes, I will check whether any small items are still inside.B1 · #1708
• We moved the plant closer to the window because it did not get enough light in that corner.B1 · #1709
• I am roasting the vegetables on two trays so they do not lie on top of one another.B1 · #1710
• I forgot to add salt to the dough, so next time I will tick off each ingredient on the list.B1 · #1711
• I understand the result of the calculation, but I need an explanation of where that number in the second step came from.B1 · #1712
• We divided the text into short sections so that everyone could prepare their own summary.B1 · #1713
• I don't know whether this example is part of the task or just an extra hint.B1 · #1714
• The participant list does not include my colleague, although she received confirmation of her registration.B1 · #1715
• I will hand the keys to the next person only after checking that all the lockers are closed.B1 · #1716
• Could we add the surname of the person collecting the materials to the list?B1 · #1717
• The recording starts with a few seconds of silence, but the voice is clear afterwards.B1 · #1718
• I sent the file without the last page, so I need to send the complete version again.B1 · #1719
• The remote control only works when I stand close to the television.B1 · #1720
• The child wants to pack the backpack independently, so we prepared a picture checklist together.B1 · #1721
• We mixed up the turn order in the game and are now checking who should play next.B1 · #1722
• The book contains recipes for dishes from the film, so after watching it we will try making one of them.B1 · #1723
• I don't recognise this bird by its appearance, but I remember its song from the previous walk.B1 · #1724
• You gave the flat number without the building number in your message, so I cannot find the address.B1 · #1725