Phrases and practice

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

• Before we decide, we should compare the costs of both solutions.B2 · #76
• Could we clarify each team's responsibilities?B2 · #77
• I agree with the goal, but I have doubts about how to achieve it.B2 · #78
• This solution will only work if we have sufficient resources.B2 · #79
• I expect a refund because the service was not provided as agreed.B2 · #80
• Please confirm in writing which costs the insurance covers.B2 · #81
• Are there other treatment options worth considering?B2 · #82
• A lower price doesn't always mean better value for money.B2 · #83
• Let me know if any difficulties arise that you can't resolve on your own.B2 · #84
• That's not what I meant; let me put it another way.B2 · #85
• The study results suggest a relationship, but do not prove causation.B2 · #86
• We need to consider the needs of those directly affected by this change.B2 · #87
• The long-term environmental benefits may outweigh the initial costs.B2 · #88
• Before sharing the file, check that it contains no personal data.B2 · #89
• If we had anticipated this problem, we could have avoided the delay.B2 · #90
• I'd prefer us to agree on rules for using the shared rooms first.B2 · #91
• If I understand correctly, you're proposing a complete change of approach.B2 · #92
• I can't commit to that deadline without consulting the team.B2 · #93
• This example illustrates the rule, but doesn't cover every exception.B2 · #94
• Please send a detailed breakdown of charges before the contract is signed.B2 · #95
• I appreciate your concern, but I want to make this decision myself.B2 · #96
• The book invites reflection on how memory shapes our choices.B2 · #97
• There is no simple solution that would satisfy everyone involved.B2 · #98
• Automation saves time, but the results need regular checking.B2 · #99
• Let's summarise what we've agreed and which issues remain open.B2 · #100
• If we change the scope of the project, we must also adjust the schedule.B2 · #226
• Can we identify who will make the final decision?B2 · #227
• I welcome feedback if it refers to specific examples.B2 · #228
• Rather than speeding up every task, let us focus on those that are blocking further work.B2 · #229
• Please explain why I was charged even though I cancelled the service.B2 · #230
• I am not asking for special treatment, only for the agreed terms to be honoured.B2 · #231
• Could you offer alternative transport at no extra cost?B2 · #232
• I would like to discuss the benefits and risks before deciding on the procedure.B2 · #233
• The fact that the symptoms have subsided does not yet mean we know their cause.B2 · #234
• Before renewing the contract, I would like to know what the rent will be.B2 · #235
• I understand that the renovation is necessary, but we need advance notice of the noise.B2 · #236
• I do not want to decide for you, but I can help you compare the options.B2 · #237
• To compare the results, we should use the same assessment criteria.B2 · #238
• Could you explain your grounds for rejecting this solution?B2 · #239
• User convenience should not come at the expense of protecting their data.B2 · #240
• Will this feature also work without an internet connection?B2 · #241
• If we include maintenance costs, this offer is no longer the cheapest.B2 · #242
• Changing the packaging alone is not enough if the product still generates a lot of waste.B2 · #243
• It is worth listening to people who disagree with the majority as well.B2 · #244
• Might the proposed change make access harder for older people?B2 · #245
• Although the plot is predictable, the characters seem believable.B2 · #246
• That is a convincing argument, provided the data are representative.B2 · #247
• I did not mean to offend you; my comment was about the situation, not about you.B2 · #248
• Let us return to this issue when we have more complete information.B2 · #249
• Can we separate the facts from personal judgements in this discussion?B2 · #250
• The payment was taken even though we did not receive a booking confirmation.B2 · #376
• Will changing one person's dates affect the other participants' booking?B2 · #377
• Given the exceptional circumstances, we ask you to waive the cancellation fee.B2 · #378
• We cannot confirm the completion date until the supplier gives us a delivery date.B2 · #379
• Before we communicate this decision to customers, employees should know the reasons behind it.B2 · #380
• If we compare teams' results, we need to account for differences in their workloads.B2 · #381
• I would rather discuss this comment in private because it concerns a particular person.B2 · #382
• I am not expecting a ready-made answer; I need a hint that will help me work out the solution myself.B2 · #383
• A lack of previous experience should not exclude applicants if the course is intended for beginners.B2 · #384
• Please explain what this result means in my situation rather than giving only numerical values.B2 · #385
• We need a division of duties that takes account of our colleague's return after a long illness.B2 · #386
• We are willing to share the repair cost, provided we agree on the scope of the work beforehand.B2 · #387
• The rules for using the garden should be the same for all residents, including property owners.B2 · #388
• A lower monthly instalment can mean a higher total cost if the repayment period is longer.B2 · #389
• Please confirm in writing when the hold on the funds will be released.B2 · #390
• I do not consent to the call being recorded; can we use another way to communicate?B2 · #391
• Before moving the data, let us agree on how to check that no files have been lost.B2 · #392
• A digital service should not require the latest phone if it is meant to be accessible to everyone.B2 · #393
• Protecting this area requires limiting visitor numbers rather than banning entry altogether.B2 · #394
• Changing the packaging makes sense only if the new material can actually be recycled locally.B2 · #395
• An idea's popularity does not excuse us from assessing its effects on people who do not support it.B2 · #396
• I want to help, but I need to know clearly what you expect from me.B2 · #397
• The slow pace of this book makes it easier to notice changes in the characters' relationships.B2 · #398
• When organising the event, let us also consider people who need a quieter space.B2 · #399
• I understand why that comment sounded harsh; I will try to express it more precisely.B2 · #400
• A shorter connection time is not an advantage if even a small delay could cause us to miss the connection.B2 · #526
• A voucher does not solve our problem because we do not plan to stay here again.B2 · #527
• Before buying the policy, I want to know which situations are excluded from coverage.B2 · #528
• If the author was paid for this review, the reader should be able to see that easily.B2 · #529
• Please specify whether early repayment involves additional fees and how they are calculated.B2 · #530
• A fixed fee accounts for a larger share of the exchanged sum when we exchange a smaller amount.B2 · #531
• I would prefer to share this information somewhere other patients cannot hear our conversation.B2 · #532
• I need some time to consider the proposal because accepting it will change my current duties.B2 · #533
• An unconventional way of completing the task should not lower the assessment if it meets the agreed requirements.B2 · #534
• Let us not promise the customer a date that the team responsible for delivery has not yet confirmed.B2 · #535
• The final assessment should show progress while also clearly identifying skills that need further work.B2 · #536
• Can we receive the sample solution only after submitting our own work so we are not influenced by it?B2 · #537
• Before we sign the report, let us record all the damage we have noticed, even if it seems minor.B2 · #538
• Temporarily closing the entrance is understandable, provided residents have a safe alternative route.B2 · #539
• Let us introduce the update gradually so that, if a problem arises, we can identify which change caused it.B2 · #540
• An automated response should explain how to contact a person when the problem does not fit the preset options.B2 · #541
• An error message should make sense to the user, not only to the person who wrote the software.B2 · #542
• Newly planted trees will not immediately provide the same shade and shelter for animals as large, old trees.B2 · #543
• Saving water also requires fixing leaks, not just reducing time spent bathing.B2 · #544
• The announcement should explain who the change affects and when it will take effect.B2 · #545
• Giving everyone the same form does not ensure equal access if some people cannot complete it on their own.B2 · #546
• The documentary combines archive footage with commentary, so it is useful to distinguish the source material from the author's interpretation.B2 · #547
• Free entry does not remove every barrier if the venue is difficult to reach.B2 · #548
• A shared decision requires discussing each person's needs, not just voting on a finished plan.B2 · #549
• Thank you for pointing out the error; fixing it is more important than establishing who noticed it first.B2 · #550