Phrases and practice

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

• Entering the return date alone is not enough; let us also confirm who will receive the equipment if the office is closed.B2 · #3226
• There are two similar cables in the kit, so I labelled the one that belongs to the projector.B2 · #3227
• If you need the tripod for longer, ask before the return deadline because someone may already have reserved it for the following day.B2 · #3228
• I noticed a scratch on the casing when collecting the equipment and asked for it to be noted on the form.B2 · #3229
• If we had checked the contents of the bag earlier, we would not have had to go back for the missing power adapter just before the presentation.B2 · #3230
• This card allows an extra move, but does not waive the cost we normally pay for that action.B2 · #3231
• Before we start the next round, let us clarify whether unused tokens carry over to the next stage.B2 · #3232
• We agreed on a shortened version of the game, so finishing after the third round does not mean anyone gave up.B2 · #3233
• The example in the instructions involves only two players, so it does not explain what to do when three people have the same number of points.B2 · #3234
• Reminding people of a rule during the game is fine, provided that we do not change it after seeing someone's move.B2 · #3235
• A literal translation of the dish's name may be unclear, so let us add a brief description of its main ingredients.B2 · #3236
• The word used in the original describes the preparation method, not the flavour, so we should not translate it as 'spicy'.B2 · #3237
• Let us keep the dessert's local name, but explain beside it that it is served warm.B2 · #3238
• The photograph shows a larger portion than the one described on the menu, which may mislead guests.B2 · #3239
• Let us first agree on one description with the chef, then use it as the basis for all language versions.B2 · #3240
• This question has already appeared in another thread, but the answer there referred to an older version of the materials.B2 · #3241
• Let us put the exercise number in the post title so that participants do not have to open every message to find the right discussion.B2 · #3242
• I will not answer immediately because I first want to check whether your example meets the condition stated in the task.B2 · #3243
• It is worth leaving the incorrect solution alongside an explanation of the correction, because that can help others notice a similar mistake in their own work.B2 · #3244
• If you ask for help with a particular step, also describe what you have already managed to do on your own.B2 · #3245
• We treat an entry without a confirmation marker as a proposed time, not an agreed meeting.B2 · #3246
• Moving the event in the calendar is not enough if the invited people do not receive a message about the change.B2 · #3247
• I marked the time needed to prepare the room separately so that nobody would schedule another event immediately before our meeting.B2 · #3248
• The two entries have the same title, but one refers to the rehearsal and the other to the actual performance.B2 · #3249
• Until we agree on the finishing time, we cannot promise the next group that the room will be available.B2 · #3250
• The prop appears only in the second scene, but it needs to be placed backstage before the performance begins.B2 · #3326
• Let us not shorten this pause without agreement, because the other person changes costume during it.B2 · #3327
• If the scene is to look natural, the actor's movement should arise from the conversation, not merely from the need to cross to the other side.B2 · #3328
• During rehearsal, we marked the stage boundaries with chairs so that nobody would get used to having more space.B2 · #3329
• The stand-in is covering only today's rehearsal; we have not yet decided who will play that role in the performance.B2 · #3330
• Let us not reveal the ending until those who have read only the first chapter have shared their predictions.B2 · #3331
• I found this passage amusing, although others took it as a sign of the protagonist's loneliness.B2 · #3332
• Before judging the character's behaviour, let us recall what information they had at that moment.B2 · #3333
• The pages have different numbers in our edition, so it is better to locate the quotation by the beginning of the paragraph.B2 · #3334
• We do not have to agree in our assessment of the book, but it is worth explaining which scenes influenced our opinions.B2 · #3335
• This road appears on the old map, but on our last walk we did not find an entrance from the park side.B2 · #3336
• Let us mark the building entrance rather than its centre so that the map user knows which side to approach from.B2 · #3337
• If we abbreviate a street name on the map, the full version should appear in the legend.B2 · #3338
• Let us not mark an unconfirmed passage in the same way as a route we have actually walked.B2 · #3339
• Let us add the date when the route was checked, because the map markings may remain in circulation longer than our findings stay current.B2 · #3340
• Reserving a workstation does not mean reserving the whole table if there are still places beside it for other people.B2 · #3341
• Work left to dry needs to be labelled so that the next group does not mistake it for materials they can use.B2 · #3342
• I do not mind conversation, but while recording I need a few minutes of silence in this part of the room.B2 · #3343
• If we move shared tools, let us leave a note at their previous location so that others do not waste time looking for them.B2 · #3344
• The studio can accommodate a larger group, provided that not every participant needs a separate workstation.B2 · #3345
• Let us serve small portions at first so that everyone can try several dishes before choosing a favourite.B2 · #3346
• Let us label the trays with the names of the dishes so that, after moving them, we still know which dish we are evaluating.B2 · #3347
• Let us not compare the flavour of the first sample with the last if one was served warm and the other had time to cool down.B2 · #3348
• A comment on appearance is useful, but does not replace information about what the participant thinks of the flavour.B2 · #3349
• The people who prepared the dishes can explain their idea after the tasting so that their description does not influence the guests' first impression.B2 · #3350
• Before recording the interview, let us check the sound level so that the speaker does not have to repeat the whole answer.B2 · #3426
• This passage cuts off halfway through a sentence, so using it as a quotation would distort the meaning of the statement.B2 · #3427
• We can shorten the introduction provided that listeners still know who we are speaking to and what we are discussing.B2 · #3428
• We agreed to send the speaker the finished recording before publishing it on the school website.B2 · #3429
• Since noise from the corridor can be heard, we will record the next conversation in a room on the other side of the building.B2 · #3430
• Let us attach the plant's name to each cutting because photographs alone may not be enough to identify it.B2 · #3431
• Anyone who has nothing to exchange can help arrange the tables or stay for a group conversation.B2 · #3432
• Let us separate the plants that have already been reserved from the others so that we do not offer the same cutting to several people.B2 · #3433
• Although the meeting is in the courtyard, we have prepared a covered area in case it rains.B2 · #3434
• Let us not list all the pots under one name; some people are bringing several different plants.B2 · #3435
• If we accept two forms of an answer, let us put both in the answer key before we start marking the sheets.B2 · #3436
• The question was about the author of the book, not the director of the film, so the team's appeal concerns a different matter.B2 · #3437
• In the tie-break, each team should have the same amount of time, even if it answered faster earlier.B2 · #3438
• Let us read out the correct answer only after collecting all the sheets so that we do not give the late team a hint.B2 · #3439
• We will apply the revised scoring rules from the next round and will not recalculate results that have already been announced.B2 · #3440
• The colour sample looks different under the lamp than by the window, so let us look at it in both places.B2 · #3441
• Before transferring the pattern to the whole fabric, let us try it on a small piece of the same material.B2 · #3442
• This irregularity is part of the handmade pattern, but if it bothers you, we can change it.B2 · #3443
• I wrote down the proportions of the colours used so that I do not have to start from scratch on the next attempt.B2 · #3444
• I want to keep both samples, including the unsuccessful one, because comparing them will help me describe the difference.B2 · #3445
• Our group follows the band, so we should gather where it starts rather than at the end of the route.B2 · #3446
• The banner is wider than we expected, so two people will be needed to carry it.B2 · #3447
• Let us send those joining later the meeting point for after the parade because it will be hard to find us during the march.B2 · #3448
• We do not need identical outfits; a shared colour that makes our group recognisable is enough.B2 · #3449
• After the event, let us count the borrowed decorations before returning them to the organisers.B2 · #3450
• Let us choose a route with a bus stop halfway along so that people returning early do not have to walk back to the starting point.B2 · #3526
• Let us add photo breaks to the stated time for walking alone if we plan to stop along the way.B2 · #3527
• Let us not make both viewpoints part of one compulsory itinerary; some of the group would prefer to spend longer at the first one.B2 · #3528
• The guide pointed out that the additional stop is optional, so we can skip it without changing the main route.B2 · #3529
• Rather than sending several different meeting times, let us send one message with the departure time and, separately, the time people need to arrive.B2 · #3530
• Since we will arrive at different times, let us agree who will collect the keys and how they will pass them on to the others.B2 · #3531
• The room with a balcony is smaller, so let us not assume it will be more comfortable for the person with the most luggage.B2 · #3532
• Let us set aside a separate fridge shelf for shared items so that no one has to guess which products they can use.B2 · #3533
• The owner asked for a message after the last person leaves, not after the first part of the group departs.B2 · #3534
• If someone stays a day longer, let us agree how to share the cleaning so that leaving earlier does not automatically mean doing none of it.B2 · #3535
• Let us speak your language for the first half hour and then switch to mine so that both of us have time to practise.B2 · #3536
• I would prefer you to note recurring mistakes and discuss them at the end rather than interrupt every sentence.B2 · #3537
• If I do not know a word, I will try to describe it before asking for a translation.B2 · #3538
• We can choose a topic from everyday life, but I do not expect you to explain specialist terms from your job.B2 · #3539
• You suggested two versions of the sentence; is one more natural in conversation while the other suits a formal message better?B2 · #3540
• Let us publish the pairings only after confirming attendance so that players are not assigned opponents who are absent.B2 · #3541
• That game was played outside the tournament, so let us not add its result to the tournament table.B2 · #3542
• If two players have the same number of points, let us apply the tie-breaking rule announced earlier.B2 · #3543
• Let us ask the organiser for a short break rather than moving the start of the next round ourselves.B2 · #3544
• We want beginners to take part, so let us state in the invitation that tournament experience is not required.B2 · #3545
• The recipe says three cups but does not specify their capacity, so let us ask the author for a more precise measurement.B2 · #3546
• Let us add the number of servings so that people using the recipe know how many guests the listed quantities are for.B2 · #3547
• This ingredient appears in the preparation instructions but not on the shopping list; let us check whether it was left out.B2 · #3548
• Let us put the version with different additions beside the main recipe rather than among its steps so that we do not mix two methods of preparation.B2 · #3549
• The photo shows a double portion, so the caption should explain the difference between the picture and the listed quantities.B2 · #3550