Phrases and practice

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

• The reservation is for this edition of the book; please do not replace it with another one without checking first.B2 · #2351
• Hiring the room includes access to the piano, but not permission to tune it yourself.B2 · #2352
• If setting up the equipment counts towards the booking time, we will have less than an hour for the rehearsal itself.B2 · #2353
• The room booking was cancelled, but the class was moved to another building rather than being cancelled.B2 · #2354
• When the drill is returned, we also check the accessories listed on the loan form.B2 · #2355
• At the meeting, we will discuss the specified translation because other versions may render this passage differently.B2 · #2356
• Before we move on to the ending of the novel, let us warn those who have not read it yet.B2 · #2357
• Let us sort the list by surname while keeping each person's chosen nickname alongside their name.B2 · #2358
• The survey allows one response per household, not one from each resident.B2 · #2359
• Five volunteers signing up does not mean five full days of help; we still need to check their availability.B2 · #2360
• The arrows show which way to follow this loop, while the colour identifies the trail itself.B2 · #2361
• A forecast of a clear morning does not guarantee the same conditions throughout the weekend.B2 · #2362
• The board shows the average temperature over an hour, so it does not tell us the highest momentary value.B2 · #2363
• The local name of the plant may refer to several species, so let us also compare the description.B2 · #2364
• To compare the amount of drink, we need to subtract the weight of the empty bottle from the weighing result.B2 · #2365
• An enlarged screenshot is easier to read, but it does not restore details that were not captured.B2 · #2366
• The transcript contains the speakers' words, but it does not mark every pause or change of tone.B2 · #2367
• The default language of the form does not establish which language the attached document is written in.B2 · #2368
• This link goes directly to a paragraph, but the tab contains the whole page.B2 · #2369
• The notifications on the two phones refer to the same meeting, so we do not count it twice.B2 · #2370
• Let us assess the paint sample once it is dry, because the wet surface looks different.B2 · #2371
• This line marks where to fold the paper, not an edge that should be cut out.B2 · #2372
• The quoted amount includes a refundable deposit, so it is not entirely a rental cost.B2 · #2373
• Let us not enter a missing result as zero if the participant did not attempt the task at all.B2 · #2374
• The person taking the notes records the decisions, but need not be responsible for every task described.B2 · #2375
• In this exercise, we assess the clarity of the argument, so neat handwriting alone will not secure a high mark.B2 · #2476
• The demonstration round is not scored and should not affect the result of the actual game.B2 · #2477
• The two recordings present the same utterance at different speeds, not the answers of two speakers.B2 · #2478
• The glossary explains the meaning used in this text, but does not list every use of the word.B2 · #2479
• The translated title serves as an explanation here; please do not present it as the publication's official name.B2 · #2480
• The participant list also includes people joining remotely, so let us not treat the number of entries alone as the number of seats occupied in the room.B2 · #2481
• Let us approve the material sample first; agreeing to inspect it does not yet amount to ordering the whole batch.B2 · #2482
• To compare the length of the strands, let us choose hairstyle photos taken from the same side; different angles may make assessment harder.B2 · #2483
• The repair description lists the parts that were replaced, but does not mean that every optional feature was added to the device.B2 · #2484
• The number on the label identifies the item, while the receipt number refers to the service as a whole.B2 · #2485
• The tablet loan does not include a stylus; if you need one, select it separately in the order.B2 · #2486
• The fastest individual lap need not belong to the person who finished the whole race first.B2 · #2487
• In this drill, the partners take turns hitting the shuttlecock; this instruction applies to the drill, not to every match.B2 · #2488
• The stopwatch was started before the last person set off, so its reading is not that person's individual race time.B2 · #2489
• A notice that one lane is closed does not mean the entire pool is unavailable.B2 · #2490
• The colours of the equipment divide the participants into groups and do not indicate the difficulty of the task.B2 · #2491
• The recipe gives the weight of dry rice, so let us not compare it directly with the weight after cooking.B2 · #2492
• The term 'cup' in this recipe refers to a specified measure, not to any mug from the cupboard.B2 · #2493
• The recipe makes six small tasting portions; it does not promise six full meals.B2 · #2494
• The mild version describes the spiciness of the dish, not its serving temperature.B2 · #2495
• We follow the steps in sequence; the list does not present several alternative preparation methods.B2 · #2496
• On this floor, the lift opens on the service-entrance side; guests use the door on the opposite side.B2 · #2497
• The reservation gives the seat number, but the direction of travel must be checked on the carriage plan.B2 · #2498
• The clocks at the departure and arrival locations differ by an hour, so let us account for that when calculating the journey time.B2 · #2499
• The equipment return date is given without a time, so let us check whether the deadline is the counter's closing time or the end of the day.B2 · #2500
• The technical rehearsal checks the lighting and sound; let us not assume that the actors will perform the entire show then.B2 · #2601
• If we change the order of the scenes, let us also check whether there will be enough time for costume changes.B2 · #2602
• The recording from the middle of the room sounds different from the one beside the loudspeaker, so it is difficult to compare loudness alone without considering the microphone's position.B2 · #2603
• Let us write down who gives the starting signal; several people giving instructions at once may confuse the performers.B2 · #2604
• The cover arrangement applies only to today's rehearsal; participation in Saturday's performance needs to be agreed separately.B2 · #2605
• The caption should clearly distinguish the photographer from the person shown in the photograph.B2 · #2606
• The works are hung by theme rather than by date, so let us not read their order on the wall as a chronology of the artist's development.B2 · #2607
• Does the catalogue price include the frame, or is it for the painting alone?B2 · #2608
• Before changing the lighting, let us compare how clearly the captions can be seen from different places in the room.B2 · #2609
• The invitation gives the exhibition's opening time but not the time of the speech; let us add it so guests can plan their arrival.B2 · #2610
• The sample shows the colour on white paper; the effect may be different on a dark surface.B2 · #2611
• Let us not judge the precision of the cutting from a photograph that does not show the model's edges.B2 · #2612
• The instructions list the tools needed but do not say which materials participants bring and which the instructor provides.B2 · #2613
• If someone skipped the drying stage, let us ask them to describe their process before concluding that they misunderstood the instruction.B2 · #2614
• The finished model should be stable, but it does not have to look identical to the instructor's example.B2 · #2615
• Let us propose two meeting dates, because a room being available does not mean that every participant is available too.B2 · #2616
• Dividing responsibilities by the number of tasks may be uneven if some of them take much more time.B2 · #2617
• Let us collect feedback from first-time visitors separately, because they may notice difficulties that regular participants do not see.B2 · #2618
• Offering to help does not yet specify a number of hours; let us ask about actual availability before arranging shifts.B2 · #2619
• People can attend the event without signing up, but the workshops have limited places; let us make that distinction clear in the notice.B2 · #2620
• When you say the plan is too difficult, do you mean a lack of time or a lack of the necessary skills?B2 · #2621
• The fact that the exercise took me less time does not yet tell us whether I did it more accurately.B2 · #2622
• Let us try to explain the same idea without abbreviations so the newcomer can follow the conversation.B2 · #2623
• I remember that conversation differently; before deciding what follows from it, let us compare what each of us wrote down.B2 · #2624
• Your correction changed the order of events, although it was only meant to simplify the sentence; let us restore the original meaning.B2 · #2625
• The extra-move rule applies to rolling two sixes at once, not to a total of twelve obtained over several rolls.B2 · #2726
• When comparing playing time, let us account for the break to explain the rules; the time from start to finish alone does not show how long active play lasted.B2 · #2727
• If we change a rule halfway through the game, let us make sure everyone understands which move it takes effect from.B2 · #2728
• This version of the game allows cards to be exchanged before the first round, but not after seeing the other players' cards.B2 · #2729
• Winning a team game does not by itself establish which participant contributed the most.B2 · #2730
• The photograph shows only part of the room, so let us not use it as evidence that the remaining seats were empty.B2 · #2731
• Cropping the image removed the person standing at the side; the caption 'all participants' no longer matches what the photograph shows.B2 · #2732
• Before judging the photograph's sharpness, let us check whether we are viewing the original file or a reduced preview.B2 · #2733
• The caption describes where the photograph was taken but does not confirm the date; those details need to be checked separately.B2 · #2734
• Let us display the two shots at the same size for comparison so that a larger preview is not confused with better photographic quality.B2 · #2735
• The calendar shows the room's availability, but reserving the equipment requires a separate entry.B2 · #2736
• Changing the meeting location will solve the noise problem only if the new room is actually quieter at the chosen times.B2 · #2737
• Let us not list people whose availability is unconfirmed as available on the rota; let us mark their hours as needing agreement.B2 · #2738
• Let us also add returning borrowed items to the task list; the end of the event does not by itself conclude every responsibility.B2 · #2739
• If someone agrees to prepare the materials, let us also ask whether they can deliver them instead of assuming both tasks are covered by the same agreement.B2 · #2740
• The note 'entrance from the courtyard' describes where the entrance is, but does not by itself say whether it can be reached without steps.B2 · #2741
• The notice says the steps are closed, not the entire promenade; let us check whether another way down is available.B2 · #2742
• The walking time in the route description does not include visiting the exhibition, so let us not treat it as the duration of the whole outing.B2 · #2743
• The stated distance is for the one-way journey; when planning the whole walk, let us account for the return too.B2 · #2744
• The leaflet shows the shortest route but does not mark the steps; someone with a pushchair may need another option.B2 · #2745
• Your comment concerns the order of the examples, and mine their difficulty; we can address both problems without choosing only one.B2 · #2746
• Instead of only asking whether the instructions were clear, let us ask participants to describe the first step in their own words.B2 · #2747
• If we want to compare the answers, let us ask the question in a similar way so different hints do not affect the result.B2 · #2748
• Describe what was difficult on the first attempt and what changed on the second; the final rating alone misses that distinction.B2 · #2749
• I revised the example based on your comment, but I would still like to check it with someone who has not seen the earlier version.B2 · #2750