Phrases and practice

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

• Before we book accommodation, let us establish who actually needs a separate room.B2 · #2826
• I can plan the route, provided someone else checks opening hours along the way.B2 · #2827
• Changing the meeting point will save us time, but we must inform those who left earlier.B2 · #2828
• Let us not treat this proposal as final until everyone has checked what is feasible for them.B2 · #2829
• I prefer one longer stop to several short ones because that will give us time to rest properly.B2 · #2830
• The captions are legible up close, but people behind the front row may not be able to see them.B2 · #2831
• Comparing the two models would be easier if they were displayed at the same scale.B2 · #2832
• Turning down the music would help visitors concentrate on the recorded accounts of witnesses.B2 · #2833
• The exhibition's creator does not explain why they omitted events from the last decade.B2 · #2834
• Some objects are worth viewing from both sides because the description alone does not show how they were made.B2 · #2835
• Replacing one damaged part makes sense only if the remaining parts are still in good condition.B2 · #2836
• We could not preserve the old fabric, but the wooden frame can be reused.B2 · #2837
• Please list the cost of parts separately from labour in the estimate so that I can compare offers.B2 · #2838
• Although the repair will take longer, we will keep an object that holds many memories.B2 · #2839
• The instructions explain how to take it apart but do not say in what order to reassemble the components.B2 · #2840
• If the arrangements change during the discussion, let us summarise them in writing before the meeting ends.B2 · #2841
• I do not need a copy of every message, only information about decisions that affect my tasks.B2 · #2842
• The delay resulted from an unclear division of responsibilities, not from a lack of commitment in the team.B2 · #2843
• Before requesting another person, let us check which tasks can be done in sequence rather than simultaneously.B2 · #2844
• People who join later should receive a brief introduction so that we do not have to repeat the whole discussion.B2 · #2845
• It is difficult to judge the quality of the whole programme on the basis of one unsuccessful meeting.B2 · #2846
• The fact that participants remained silent does not necessarily mean they agreed with the facilitator.B2 · #2847
• The report lacked examples that would allow us to check how these principles work in practice.B2 · #2848
• I understand your concerns, but I would prefer to distinguish possible difficulties from those that have already occurred.B2 · #2849
• That comment concerns the presentation, so we should not treat it as criticism of the results themselves.B2 · #2850
• Rather than divide the group by age, let us ask participants how much experience they have with this technique.B2 · #2926
• A short demonstration at the start will let us explain the task without later interrupting each person's work separately.B2 · #2927
• If there are not enough materials for everyone, part of the group can begin with a sketch on paper.B2 · #2928
• Please let us know about any travel difficulties so that we can move the introduction rather than the entire programme.B2 · #2929
• Let us not assume that completing the exercise faster means understanding its purpose better.B2 · #2930
• Let us keep the interview date with each recording, even if the speaker describes much earlier events.B2 · #2931
• The photograph and its caption come from different sources, so they need to be checked independently.B2 · #2932
• The absence of a name on the back does not allow us to conclude that the photographer wanted to remain anonymous.B2 · #2933
• The copy is more convenient to work with, but the original may contain details that are not visible in the scan.B2 · #2934
• Let us not change old names within the quotation itself; their present-day equivalents can be explained in a footnote.B2 · #2935
• The booking includes time to prepare the hall, so we do not need to arrange the chairs during the meeting.B2 · #2936
• Moving the entire class half an hour later will solve the access problem but shorten the break for cleaning afterwards.B2 · #2937
• Each group can use the cupboard provided it labels its materials and leaves space for others.B2 · #2938
• Giving the number of seats is not enough; we also need to check whether there will be room to pass.B2 · #2939
• We will leave the key at reception so that the next group does not have to look for the organiser before the class.B2 · #2940
• Let us first describe the impression the work creates and only then ask the creator about their intention.B2 · #2941
• That suggestion is useful if we identify the specific passage it concerns.B2 · #2942
• An impression of chaos does not always result from a mistake; it may be a deliberate element of the composition.B2 · #2943
• I would not change the ending simply because some readers expected an easier resolution.B2 · #2944
• Your comment helped me shorten the introduction without removing information needed to understand the story.B2 · #2945
• This textbook explains the rules well, but the exercises do not show when to apply them independently.B2 · #2946
• Being able to recall a definition easily does not necessarily mean we can recognise an example of it in a new situation.B2 · #2947
• It is worth noting the unanswered question rather than repeatedly reading the same passage without a purpose.B2 · #2948
• When I compare two solutions, I first check whether they answer exactly the same question.B2 · #2949
• I am not giving up on the difficult task, but I am setting it aside until the concept it relies on has been clarified.B2 · #2950
• The route description gives a distance but does not explain whether it also includes the return to the starting point.B2 · #3026
• Adding a photograph of the fork would be more helpful than another general comment about difficulty finding the way.B2 · #3027
• We cannot promise a lake view from every spot when trees obscure part of the shore.B2 · #3028
• Let us place the notice about the closed passage before the fork so that walkers do not have to turn back.B2 · #3029
• Extending the route to include a quieter section may be better than keeping it as short as possible at all costs.B2 · #3030
• Let us not order new boxes until we have checked which ones from the previous event can still be used.B2 · #3031
• The labels on the containers should show specific examples because material names alone may be unclear.B2 · #3032
• Some decorations can be kept if we take them down without damaging their fastenings.B2 · #3033
• Fewer printouts do not necessarily mean less work if missing information has to be explained to each person separately.B2 · #3034
• Rather than give everyone identical packs, let each person choose the materials they will actually use.B2 · #3035
• Placing the camera at the back of the room will show the audience but may make the text on the screen harder to read.B2 · #3036
• People watching the broadcast should know when the break begins and what time the programme will resume.B2 · #3037
• Let us remove the microphone test from the published recording but keep the explanation of how to ask questions.B2 · #3038
• When the presenter points to something outside the frame, it is worth telling viewers what the comment refers to.B2 · #3039
• Let us not call the recording a complete account when the audience's questions have been omitted.B2 · #3040
• A new volunteer should work alongside someone experienced for a while before taking over a shift independently.B2 · #3041
• If a task requires continuous attendance, let us arrange cover rather than rely on someone happening to help.B2 · #3042
• You do not have to explain why you are stepping down, but please let us know so that the rota can be changed.B2 · #3043
• Assigning too many small tasks to one person can be as demanding as assigning one large task.B2 · #3044
• The shift summary should include unfinished matters, not just a list of completed tasks.B2 · #3045
• Before assessing support for the idea, let us establish whether residents also know its limitations.B2 · #3046
• That comment concerns the location, so we can take it into account without rejecting the whole project.B2 · #3047
• We should not compare the proposals until it is clear which needs each of them is meant to meet.B2 · #3048
• People speaking for the first time may need a simpler explanation of the meeting's rules.B2 · #3049
• Let us establish which questions require additional data rather than try to answer them all immediately.B2 · #3050
• Let us not promise to repair every item; first we need to check what is actually damaged.B2 · #3126
• If the owner wants to watch the repair, let us provide a place where they will not get in the way of the person doing the work.B2 · #3127
• The missing part means we will not finish the repair today, but we can describe what is needed for the next stage.B2 · #3128
• A photo taken before taking the device apart will help establish later how its components were arranged.B2 · #3129
• Instead of bringing several items at once, choose one whose problem you can describe precisely.B2 · #3130
• This photograph is technically better, but the second one conveys the atmosphere of the whole event more clearly.B2 · #3131
• After cropping the image, the signpost explaining why the participants turned at that particular spot is no longer visible.B2 · #3132
• Let us arrange the photographs in the order of the walk so that the viewer can understand where we went from and to.B2 · #3133
• The caption should add information that is not visible in the photograph rather than just list the objects shown.B2 · #3134
• Let us keep both shots in the working selection until we decide what story the exhibition should tell.B2 · #3135
• In these notes, the instructor's questions are recorded together with the answers, so it is worth marking them separately.B2 · #3136
• I added an example in the margin, but I am not sure whether it accurately reflects the explanation from class.B2 · #3137
• If you change a definition, leave a short comment so that others know why the previous version was unclear.B2 · #3138
• Abbreviations save space, but without a shared list of their meanings, some members of the group will not understand the notes.B2 · #3139
• Let us not delete a question just because nobody knows the answer yet; it may be useful in the next class.B2 · #3140
• The notice about the change of meeting venue should appear at the start of the newsletter because it also concerns people who do not read it to the end.B2 · #3141
• The article is ready, but before publication we need confirmation that the listed times are up to date.B2 · #3142
• Let us add a date to the notice so that, even if only its photo is shared, people will still know which week it refers to.B2 · #3143
• We cannot fit all the accounts into one issue, so let us suggest to the authors that we split them across two editions.B2 · #3144
• A list of topics will help readers find the section they are interested in without looking through every page.B2 · #3145
• The pair exercises were helpful, although for the harder tasks we needed an example completed by the instructor.B2 · #3146
• The pace of the course suited me at first, but in the last week there was too little time for independent practice.B2 · #3147
• I appreciate the extra materials, but guidance on which ones are intended for revision would be useful.B2 · #3148
• My comment concerns how the instructions are explained, not how difficult the tasks themselves are.B2 · #3149
• If I had known the topic of the final project earlier, I could have collected relevant examples during the course.B2 · #3150