Phrases and practice

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

• When preparing instructions for a newcomer, let's mark the points that require a decision rather than simply carrying out the next step.B2 · #1851
• A task list will be easier to use if each item states the expected result rather than just the activity name.B2 · #1852
• If we cancel the meeting, let's also explain how to submit the questions that were to be discussed there.B2 · #1853
• In a pronunciation exercise, it is useful to distinguish difficulty hearing a difference from difficulty reproducing it independently.B2 · #1854
• A short, correct answer can require just as much careful thought as a longer explanation.B2 · #1855
• Changing the order of examples can help check whether learners recognise the rule or remember the answer's position.B2 · #1856
• A set description should clearly state which items are shown only as examples of how it can be used.B2 · #1857
• When choosing a bag, let's compare its dimensions when full because flexible material can change shape.B2 · #1858
• Labelling a route as suitable for families should clarify whether this means small children or older participants.B2 · #1859
• In the excursion plan, let's include somewhere to eat even if the weather prevents a picnic.B2 · #1860
• When replacing an ingredient in a recipe, let's check its role in the dish rather than rely only on a similar taste.B2 · #1861
• Making an album together can be an opportunity to compare memories without having to agree on a single version of every event.B2 · #1862
• Help with packing will be more effective if we first establish what the person travelling wants to prepare independently.B2 · #1863
• Seating arrangements at a shared table should take account of people who need help getting up.B2 · #1864
• Folder names should help distinguish the stage of work rather than require remembering who created each copy.B2 · #1865
• Before comparing two photos, let's make sure they show the object from a similar distance and angle.B2 · #1866
• In a results table, a missing answer needs to be marked differently from an answer with a value of zero.B2 · #1867
• Moving a slider should not leave the user uncertain whether the setting has already been saved.B2 · #1868
• Information about a change of venue should also reach people who do not follow updates online.B2 · #1869
• A donation collection point needs a clear description of accepted items so volunteers are not given unnecessary work.B2 · #1870
• For a new playground, it is worth checking whether shade will be available at the times children usually use it.B2 · #1871
• Assessment of a concert recording should consider how the sound was recorded before attributing every difference to the performers.B2 · #1872
• An exhibition with interactive elements needs to explain which objects can be touched and which are only for viewing.B2 · #1873
• When correcting a misunderstanding, let's refer to the specific sentence rather than assume the other person misunderstood the entire statement.B2 · #1874
• When discussing a rule change, let's separate the problem we want to solve from the solution we are used to.B2 · #1875
• In the task handover table, let's enter the name of the person responsible because the cell colour alone does not show whom to contact.B2 · #1976
• Before handing out copies of the instructions, let's check their date so participants do not work from different versions.B2 · #1977
• My time estimate covers completing the task but does not yet include cleaning up the workspace.B2 · #1978
• Let's give a late arrival the latest agreed point rather than interrupt the meeting with a full recap of the discussion.B2 · #1979
• When booking shared equipment, let's also agree how to report that the previous task is taking longer.B2 · #1980
• Two people with the same wrong result may need different guidance if their mistakes occurred at different stages.B2 · #1981
• Equal speaking time does not mean equal effort when one person describes a familiar topic and the other improvises.B2 · #1982
• If we are practising recognising a rule, overly difficult vocabulary in the example can hide the actual cause of an error.B2 · #1983
• It is useful to follow fluent reading aloud with a question about the text's meaning before assessing comprehension.B2 · #1984
• Before the wardrobe is delivered, let's measure the width of the open doorway rather than just the outer dimensions of the frame.B2 · #1985
• I want to know the deposit refund conditions before choosing a rental company so I can compare the complete offers.B2 · #1986
• A route described as easy may still be inconvenient for us if it ends with a long flight of steps.B2 · #1987
• Let's confirm whether the time on the booking means the start of the visit or the deadline for collecting the tickets.B2 · #1988
• A shared storage place for utensils will be useful only if every household member can reach it comfortably.B2 · #1989
• When letting a child choose a chore, let's offer tasks they can actually do independently.B2 · #1990
• Before labelling a group photo with names, let's check whether everyone wants to be identified that way.B2 · #1991
• Doubling the ingredients does not necessarily mean doubling the baking time, so let's check the guidance for a larger batch.B2 · #1992
• When sorting equal results, we need a second criterion so the order does not change arbitrarily.B2 · #1993
• Saving a form in an older browser tab should not replace newer changes without a warning.B2 · #1994
• When reducing a scan's file size, let's check whether fine pencil notes are still legible.B2 · #1995
• Subtitles for a conversation should indicate a change of speaker if it is not clearly visible on screen.B2 · #1996
• Walking time after rain may differ from the time given for dry conditions, so let's allow a margin before the last bus.B2 · #1997
• The same melody with different lyrics can change the mood of a performance even when the tempo stays the same.B2 · #1998
• A jacket that feels comfortable in the shop may perform differently in the wind, so I will also ask what it is designed for.B2 · #1999
• For an exhibit intended to be touched, it is useful to show how to use it rather than assume everyone knows.B2 · #2000
• The description of the painting should explain where the figures are without assuming that the listener can see them.B2 · #2101
• Before I buy the cheaper ticket, I would like to know how much of the stage the pillar blocks.B2 · #2102
• The labels for the exhibit give different dates in the two languages, so I am asking for clarification.B2 · #2103
• The colours look darker on this paper than on the screen, so I will order a test print first.B2 · #2104
• Does the large-print edition contain the full text, or has it also been abridged?B2 · #2105
• Difficulty with the wording of an instruction does not necessarily mean that the student cannot carry out the task itself.B2 · #2106
• I am changing the example in the exercise so that the participants apply the rule instead of reproducing a ready-made answer.B2 · #2107
• Let us discuss the single most important correction first so that comments on details do not obscure the purpose of the task.B2 · #2108
• We wrote explanations below the drawings so that people who had not heard the discussion could also use them.B2 · #2109
• I asked for an example of their own because repeating the definition did not show whether the concept had been understood.B2 · #2110
• People who only review the document need a read-only link rather than editing permission.B2 · #2111
• For an international meeting, let us specify the time zone because the phrase local time is ambiguous.B2 · #2112
• The automatic transcript changed the meaning through its punctuation, so I am not quoting it without checking it against the recording.B2 · #2113
• The subtitles cover the bottom of the diagram, so I need to be able to move them on the screen.B2 · #2114
• A large number of changes to a document does not yet tell us whether its content has been improved.B2 · #2115
• Once the agenda has been approved, let us collect new suggestions for the next meeting instead of changing it at the last minute.B2 · #2116
• The dish is described as vegetable-based, but I would like to check the ingredients of the sauce before ordering.B2 · #2117
• If the person borrowing the equipment will not be there when it is returned, they should name someone to act in their place beforehand.B2 · #2118
• The notice that the road is closed to cars does not explain whether pedestrians can still pass through.B2 · #2119
• Does the time on the ticket specify when to enter, or also when the visit must end?B2 · #2120
• Let us label the spaces for shared tools so that everyone knows where to put them after use.B2 · #2121
• The balcony was cool in the morning, but that observation is not enough to judge the conditions in the afternoon.B2 · #2122
• I mark the date on family photos as approximate if nobody remembers the exact year.B2 · #2123
• I chose this sports group because, besides training, it gives me a chance to talk in my new language.B2 · #2124
• In the renovation notice, let us also state when the noise is expected to end, not just when work starts.B2 · #2125
• The list of dishes does not specify the number of portions, so before shopping we need to establish how many people will be eating.B2 · #2226
• If we replace an ingredient, let us note the change in the recipe rather than present the dish as identical to the original.B2 · #2227
• I need a delivery for one event, so please confirm that the order will not be renewed every week.B2 · #2228
• The package capacity is given in litres, but I also need the weight of the contents to compare prices per kilogram.B2 · #2229
• The absence of a marking on the container does not clarify whether the manufacturer allows it to be washed in a dishwasher.B2 · #2230
• The ticket has an open return date, but I would like to know until which day it remains valid.B2 · #2231
• The route description does not mention the surface, and its type matters to our group as much as the walking distance.B2 · #2232
• The advertisement for a quiet campsite does not say at what times noisy equipment is used.B2 · #2233
• When booking accommodation, let us count the people staying overnight rather than everyone on the trip.B2 · #2234
• Since some members of the group do not have a phone, we will also mark the meeting point on paper maps.B2 · #2235
• Let us show new players the permitted moves, but leave the choice of strategy to them.B2 · #2236
• Let us clarify whether the bonus goes to the whole team or only to the person who completed the task.B2 · #2237
• Let us agree on how to break a tie before the game starts so that the result does not influence the choice of rule.B2 · #2238
• If we change the scoring halfway through the game, we need to explain whether the new rules also apply to earlier rounds.B2 · #2239
• The text on the card should be separate from the illustration so that the background pattern does not make the instruction hard to read.B2 · #2240
• The album sorts photos by upload date, so the order may not match the course of the trip.B2 · #2241
• The surname on the scan is illegible, so I am asking for a clearer copy instead of guessing the missing letters.B2 · #2242
• In the bug report, I will quote the button's exact text because its informal name may refer to a different function.B2 · #2243
• Before playing the voice message, let us ask whether the people present may hear its contents.B2 · #2244
• The readability of the text also depends on the background, so I compare the whole view rather than just the colour of the letters.B2 · #2245
• Before leaving the spare key with the neighbour, I will agree with the household on who may collect it.B2 · #2246
• If we swap cleaning duties, let us record the exception for the specific week so that the whole rota stays unchanged.B2 · #2247
• The neighbours see the same tree differently: some value its shade, while others would like more light in their flats.B2 · #2248
• To judge whether this sentence sounds natural, I also need information about the situation and the speakers.B2 · #2249
• The printed schedule is helpful, but a later change of date will not appear on it automatically.B2 · #2250