Phrases and practice

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

• Let's agree on who approves revisions so that conflicting feedback doesn't hold up the work.B2 · #1276
• The new deadline should allow time for checking, not just for completing the task.B2 · #1277
• If we hand a task over to someone else, we should also share the details of previous agreements.B2 · #1278
• A longer response time doesn't necessarily mean a lack of commitment if the task requires consultation.B2 · #1279
• The exercise should test understanding of the principle, not just recall of a prepared answer.B2 · #1280
• The chance to revise an assignment is useful when the learner understands what needs to change.B2 · #1281
• Before buying, let's check whether the price includes installation or only delivery of the equipment.B2 · #1282
• A standing discount doesn't make up for having to order more than we need.B2 · #1283
• Let's compare offers over the same period; otherwise the difference in costs may be misleading.B2 · #1284
• A wheelchair-accessible room isn't enough if the only route from the car park involves stairs.B2 · #1285
• The delayed departure changes our plans, so we need information about the last return connection.B2 · #1286
• I would like my questions to be addressed during the conversation, even if the appointment is short.B2 · #1287
• Support should help a relative remain independent, not take every decision away from them.B2 · #1288
• We can disagree on the solution and still agree on what the problem is.B2 · #1289
• Let's not interpret the lack of a reply as agreement when we haven't agreed on that rule.B2 · #1290
• The default settings should also be safe for people who don't read the instructions.B2 · #1291
• If saving takes longer, the interface should clearly show that the operation is still in progress.B2 · #1292
• A change of colour isn't enough to indicate an error if some users can't distinguish it.B2 · #1293
• The house rules should also explain how to resolve a dispute, not just list prohibitions.B2 · #1294
• A shared space should remain accessible even when one person is holding a gathering there.B2 · #1295
• Reducing waste means checking whether a product can be repaired before throwing it away.B2 · #1296
• More greenery will improve this space only if we also plan for its upkeep.B2 · #1297
• An interesting exhibition concept is no substitute for descriptions that help visitors understand the objects on display.B2 · #1298
• The film shows the conflict from several perspectives without forcing viewers to choose one immediately.B2 · #1299
• Collecting feedback is worthwhile if participants are told how it influenced the decision.B2 · #1300
• Meeting participants should know which items require a decision and which are only for sharing information.B2 · #1426
• When work depends on a delivery, we should also tell the people working on later stages about any change of date.B2 · #1427
• Shortening the instructions only helps if the most important warnings remain understandable.B2 · #1428
• I want to clarify whether covering for someone also involves contact with clients or only internal tasks.B2 · #1429
• A good example should also show the limits of where the rule applies.B2 · #1430
• The learner needs to know why the answer is wrong before being given another similar task.B2 · #1431
• The booking cancellation terms should be visible before the deposit is paid.B2 · #1432
• Please confirm that all the parts are available before I agree to have the device taken apart.B2 · #1433
• If the cost is given in another currency, let's state which exchange rate we used for the comparison.B2 · #1434
• A route described as easy may be difficult for people who cannot stand for long.B2 · #1435
• I am happy to choose a less popular place if I get reliable information about how to reach it.B2 · #1436
• When booking appointments at several clinics, let's allow time to travel between them.B2 · #1437
• Before dividing up responsibilities, let's ask which tasks the person close to us wants to do independently.B2 · #1438
• Children may find it easier to accept a change of plan if we explain it before taking action.B2 · #1439
• A shared calendar only helps avoid misunderstandings if everyone keeps their entries up to date.B2 · #1440
• Removing an app from a phone should not be confused with closing the account.B2 · #1441
• The undo button should clearly indicate whether it reverses the last change or restores the document to its previous saved version.B2 · #1442
• Being able to enlarge the text is important even if the other elements on the page have to be rearranged.B2 · #1443
• When introducing quiet hours at night, let's agree on exceptions for situations residents cannot foresee.B2 · #1444
• The storage area for shared tools should have a simple system for returning them so that everyone can find them.B2 · #1445
• More frequent bus services may reduce the need to use a car if they also run in the evenings.B2 · #1446
• When choosing plants for the garden, let's consider how much water they need.B2 · #1447
• It is best to discuss the ending of the film only after making sure that everyone has seen it.B2 · #1448
• A limited number of places on the workshop allows the instructor to spend more time with each participant.B2 · #1449
• Let's add the option to skip a question in the survey so that participants are not forced to answer about something that does not apply to them.B2 · #1450
• The schedule should show which tasks can run in parallel and which must wait for an earlier stage to be completed.B2 · #1576
• Let's record decisions for absent colleagues as well, rather than assuming they will hear about them in an informal conversation.B2 · #1577
• It is worth agreeing on the meeting time with remote workers before booking a room for everyone else.B2 · #1578
• Feedback on an error should suggest how to improve the answer without doing the entire task for the learner.B2 · #1579
• If the aim is to practise argumentation, let's assess the reasoning rather than whether the learner's opinion matches the instructor's.B2 · #1580
• Reviewing one's own mistakes may be more useful than copying the correct answers without thinking about them.B2 · #1581
• An advertisement's headline should match the terms of the offer, even if it is meant to be shorter and more appealing.B2 · #1582
• Choosing collection in person should remove the delivery charge if the seller incurs no transport cost under that option.B2 · #1583
• When changing services, let's allow time to walk to the correct stop, not just for the ride between terminals.B2 · #1584
• A travel contingency plan should also be available offline if a lack of connectivity could be what prevents us from checking it.B2 · #1585
• When ordering dishes to share and taste together, let's ask which ingredients are in the sauce and which can be served separately.B2 · #1586
• If renovation restricts access to a shared room, residents should know in advance where to move their belongings.B2 · #1587
• Before sharing a family photo, let's check whether everyone in it agrees to its publication.B2 · #1588
• When choosing accommodation for the whole family, let's check that the quiet rooms are not too far from the lift we need.B2 · #1589
• A request for help will be clearer if we specify a task and a time, rather than only saying that we cannot cope.B2 · #1590
• The number of hours spent on a task shows the amount of work involved, but is not enough to assess the quality of the result.B2 · #1591
• After a filter changes, let's show the user that only results outside the selected range have disappeared, not the saved data itself.B2 · #1592
• Let's not delete the local copy of the file until the system confirms that the upload is complete.B2 · #1593
• When giving meeting times, let's state the time zone, especially when participants are in different countries.B2 · #1594
• A preview before publication should allow the content to be checked without sharing it with people who do not yet have access.B2 · #1595
• When organising volunteer work, let's explain which expenses can be reimbursed and what receipts need to be kept.B2 · #1596
• When discussing the location of a new playground, let's consider both safe access and the effect of noise on nearby residents.B2 · #1597
• A book can be valuable even if it does not confirm our beliefs and requires us to change how we look at the subject.B2 · #1598
• A song's lively rhythm may mean that we notice its sad lyrics only when listening more carefully.B2 · #1599
• A chart showing a change should also cover the period before it began if we want to assess the earlier trend.B2 · #1600
• When handing over the task, let's also record what has not yet been checked so the next person does not assume everything has been approved.B2 · #1726
• A shared tool will make cooperation easier only if we agree on where to record final decisions.B2 · #1727
• Before promising an earlier deadline, let's check whether the person doing the task has access to the materials they need.B2 · #1728
• In a group assignment, assessment of the shared result should also take account of how the work was divided.B2 · #1729
• If an exercise allows several solutions, the model example should not suggest that only one is correct.B2 · #1730
• Asking learners to check their own answers is more useful when they know which criteria to use.B2 · #1731
• When comparing two products, let's also check what else we need to buy to use each one.B2 · #1732
• A stated service completion time only makes sense when it is clear from which point it is counted.B2 · #1733
• When choosing a meeting place, let's consider shelter from the rain as well as proximity to a stop.B2 · #1734
• The availability of a toilet along a route can determine its selection, even if another route is shorter.B2 · #1735
• At a shared dinner, let's describe the accompaniments separately so guests can choose a dish according to their preferences.B2 · #1736
• A pet care plan should also cover what happens if the designated person becomes ill.B2 · #1737
• Let's not assume that silence in a family conversation means agreement to a plan someone has just heard about.B2 · #1738
• When dividing responsibilities, it is useful to compare how often they need doing, not just the number of items on the list.B2 · #1739
• An automatic notification that a file has changed does not explain whether its content or only its name was changed.B2 · #1740
• A results list sorted by popularity does not necessarily show the most relevant answer first.B2 · #1741
• A shared document should clearly distinguish proposals from information that has already been agreed on.B2 · #1742
• When sharing a recording, let's add the time at which the passage discussed in the message begins.B2 · #1743
• An invitation to a residents' meeting should specify whether we plan to make a decision or only gather ideas.B2 · #1744
• Changing the opening hours of a shared room requires checking who will no longer be able to use it.B2 · #1745
• Describing a walk as easy should take the surface into account, not just the route length.B2 · #1746
• An opinion about an exhibition will be clearer if we distinguish assessment of the works from assessment of their arrangement.B2 · #1747
• A longer concert interval may improve audience comfort, but the approximate finishing time needs to be announced beforehand.B2 · #1748
• A politely worded refusal should not leave doubt about whether the request was accepted.B2 · #1749
• Asking for an example can help clarify a disagreement if everyone understands the general terms differently.B2 · #1750