Phrases and practice

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

• My umbrella has a wooden handle, but this one has a plastic one.B1 · #2326
• I left my canvas bag on the bench while I was checking the departure board.B1 · #2327
• My daughter's gloves are clipped together and have the first letter of her name embroidered on them.B1 · #2328
• I asked at the library whether anyone had found the cushion I had left on a chair.B1 · #2329
• My glasses case fell under the folding seat, and I only noticed it when I was getting off.B1 · #2330
• I signed up to help, but I still do not know what time we will finish.B1 · #2331
• We put the light boxes on top of the heavy ones so that the top ones would be easier to take down.B1 · #2332
• The neighbours took turns helping because not everyone could stay all day.B1 · #2333
• We put the dirty paintbrushes in a different bucket from the clean tools.B1 · #2334
• I mixed up the order of the addresses, so the group reached the last house on the list first.B1 · #2335
• The instructor asks us to mirror her movements, so I use my left hand to copy her right.B1 · #2336
• I lost the rhythm because the sound of footsteps drowned out the music.B1 · #2337
• My partner had to leave early, so I am practising my part on my own now.B1 · #2338
• The end of my scarf was touching the floor, so I tied it higher up.B1 · #2339
• The playlist repeated the same track, and we thought a new rehearsal was starting.B1 · #2340
• I spoke for a while before I noticed that my microphone was muted.B1 · #2341
• The date changed format after I pasted it into the form.B1 · #2342
• You can only see my profile picture because the camera has stopped working.B1 · #2343
• I opened a copy of the file, so I could not see the changes you were making to the original.B1 · #2344
• The sound is delayed, so I sometimes start speaking before I hear the end of your sentence.B1 · #2345
• The distinction between the coloured markings disappeared on the black-and-white copies of the poster.B1 · #2346
• I sewed on a new button, although it is not exactly the same as the others.B1 · #2347
• The compass slipped while I was drawing, so the circle did not end at the point where it started.B1 · #2348
• I spread old newspapers over the table so that the glue would not stain the surface.B1 · #2349
• I could not reproduce the pattern because the photo had been taken at an angle.B1 · #2350
• The new key only turns halfway, although the old one still works without any problems.B1 · #2451
• I will recognise my black case by the small scratch next to the zip.B1 · #2452
• After the battery was replaced, the watch started working again, but the alarm still does not go off.B1 · #2453
• I thought the pocket was damaged, but the shop assistant explained that it had been temporarily sewn shut.B1 · #2454
• The repaired seam is visible because a different colour of thread was used.B1 · #2455
• We moved to the second swimming lane because a group class started in the first one.B1 · #2456
• The racket's grip tape was wet, so I asked for another racket to practise with.B1 · #2457
• The shuttlecock had a broken feather and flew unevenly during the game.B1 · #2458
• I chose another bowling ball because the holes in the first one were too tight for my fingers.B1 · #2459
• The person keeping score used the old team names, so we had to work out which points were ours.B1 · #2460
• The holes in the pages did not fit the binder, so I put the notes in plastic sleeves.B1 · #2461
• I stapled the pages in reverse order and only noticed the mistake when I read them.B1 · #2462
• I copied only the front of the double-sided sheet, so the ending on the back is missing from the copy.B1 · #2463
• I wrote my name on the notebook, but the ink ran after the rain and the name became unreadable.B1 · #2464
• I bought pencils of different hardness because I wanted to compare the marks they made on the same paper.B1 · #2465
• The stop has been renamed, but my old map still shows the previous name.B1 · #2466
• I only heard about the platform change when I was already going down to the underpass.B1 · #2467
• The pavement was blocked by a fence, but a temporary pedestrian route had been marked beside it.B1 · #2468
• I saw the side street's sign at an angle and mistook it for the name of the street I was walking along.B1 · #2469
• The call to reception was cut off before I could give my room number.B1 · #2470
• I picked up the teapot to pour more tea, but it turned out to be empty already.B1 · #2471
• The filter caught on the rim of the mug and the tea leaves spilled out.B1 · #2472
• The baking tray was too wide for our oven, so we moved the dough into a smaller tin.B1 · #2473
• We brought a salad to the picnic, but forgot a spoon to serve it with.B1 · #2474
• I asked for the hot seasoning separately so that everyone could add as much as they wanted.B1 · #2475
• Let us start with the second verse, because we already practised the first one this morning.B1 · #2576
• I cannot hear the melody when everyone claps at the same time.B1 · #2577
• I marked the place where the tempo changes in pencil.B1 · #2578
• Can we sit closer to the piano so we can hear the beginning better?B1 · #2579
• The last page is missing from my copy of the sheet music, so I cannot play the ending.B1 · #2580
• I moved the plant into a larger pot because there was no more room for the roots.B1 · #2581
• Before you throw away the seed packet, write the plant's name on the label.B1 · #2582
• The path became slippery after the rain, so we returned by a different route.B1 · #2583
• These young plants belong to our neighbour; let us ask her before moving them.B1 · #2584
• I mixed up two similar bags and poured out sand instead of soil.B1 · #2585
• We were asked to go on stage only after the lights went out.B1 · #2586
• The costume is comfortable, but I cannot raise both arms while wearing it.B1 · #2587
• After rehearsal, we moved two chairs to leave more space by the entrance.B1 · #2588
• The audience began to clap before the actors finished the last scene.B1 · #2589
• I could not find my name in the programme, although I took part in the performance.B1 · #2590
• I cut the pattern out of thick paper so it could be used several times.B1 · #2591
• The glue has not dried yet, so let us not lift the model by the roof.B1 · #2592
• I have a short piece of ribbon left, enough for one bow.B1 · #2593
• I made the holes too close to the edge and the paper tore.B1 · #2594
• Show me the first step again, and I will try to do the rest myself.B1 · #2595
• We arranged the collected books by language to make it easier to find something to read.B1 · #2596
• Everyone brought their own mug, so we did not have to look for extra mugs.B1 · #2597
• When signing up, give only your first name; we do not need addresses on this list.B1 · #2598
• We moved the noticeboard lower so that children could read the notices too.B1 · #2599
• I promised to help with the cleaning, but I have to leave before the meeting ends.B1 · #2600
• Do not draw a new card until you have finished your turn.B1 · #2701
• I confused the score from the previous round with the result of the whole game.B1 · #2702
• Let us agree before starting whether we can help someone who is playing for the first time.B1 · #2703
• Let us pause the game for a moment because one playing piece has fallen off the board.B1 · #2704
• The instructions have an example for two players, but there are four of us.B1 · #2705
• I took several photographs from the same spot because the first one was blurred by camera movement.B1 · #2706
• Let us stand a little farther from the wall because our shadows are visible directly behind us in the photograph.B1 · #2707
• I sent the photograph at low resolution, so the fine details are not visible in the print.B1 · #2708
• This is not the latest group photograph; two people who joined in May are missing from it.B1 · #2709
• I have not added the photographer's name yet because I was not sure who took this photograph.B1 · #2710
• The towels blocked the window, so I hung them on the other side of the balcony.B1 · #2711
• I found the other sock only when I was folding the sheet.B1 · #2712
• The label does not give a washing temperature, so I will check the manufacturer's description.B1 · #2713
• I put a tissue in my pocket and forgot to take it out before washing the clothes.B1 · #2714
• Do not fold that pillowcase yet, because it is still wet in one corner.B1 · #2715
• From a distance I thought I could see a stone, but it turned out to be a rolled-up towel.B1 · #2716
• We sat behind a low wall, where the wind did not disturb our conversation.B1 · #2717
• The tracks in the sand disappeared before I had time to photograph them.B1 · #2718
• The map shows a way down to the beach, but the sign says the steps are closed.B1 · #2719
• On the way back we stopped by a bench to empty the sand out of our shoes.B1 · #2720
• I will bring the cake already sliced because there will not be a large knife there.B1 · #2721
• The guest list is long, but some people will only arrive after dinner.B1 · #2722
• I mixed up the ribbon colours, so two presents now look the same.B1 · #2723
• We prepared a separate table for the children so they could draw while the adults talked.B1 · #2724
• I did not have time to inflate all the balloons, but the ones that are ready are enough to put above the entrance.B1 · #2725