Phrases and practice

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

• Before choosing a glaze, I would like to see a sample of its colour after firing.B2 · #4001
• Can we mark the bottom of the piece so we do not confuse similar ones later?B2 · #4002
• I am not aiming for perfect symmetry, but I do want a comfortable handle.B2 · #4003
• If this technique is too difficult for the first session, I will choose a simpler shape.B2 · #4004
• Let us arrange collection only once the instructor confirms that firing is complete.B2 · #4005
• A description of the fault will help us prepare the tools, but it will not replace examining the item.B2 · #4006
• Let us not promise a repair before the helper assesses whether they can do it.B2 · #4007
• If the required part is not available, let us note its name rather than choose a random substitute.B2 · #4008
• The owner should know what was changed, even if the repair seems minor.B2 · #4009
• Let us separate items awaiting assessment from those whose repair is complete.B2 · #4010
• Let us write the plant name and harvest year on the envelope if both are known.B2 · #4011
• Let us not claim to know the variety for certain when we only know what the plant looks like.B2 · #4012
• People can bring seeds without having to take others, as not everyone has space for new plants.B2 · #4013
• A short note about our experience will be useful as long as we do not present it as a guarantee of success.B2 · #4014
• Let us provide empty envelopes for people who want to divide a larger packet into smaller portions.B2 · #4015
• Subtitles should appear with the relevant line, not reveal the answer before the question.B2 · #4016
• Let us shorten the long line while preserving its meaning and giving viewers time to read it.B2 · #4017
• When someone speaks off screen, identifying the speaker may help avoid confusion.B2 · #4018
• Let us not add a description of a mood that cannot be inferred from this scene.B2 · #4019
• After adjusting subtitle timing, let us watch the film with sound to check that they match.B2 · #4020
• Before I lend you the drill, let us check whether you have the right bit for the job.B2 · #4021
• Let us record the return date so the tool is available for the next person.B2 · #4022
• If the job takes longer, ask for an extension rather than assume no one needs the equipment.B2 · #4023
• Report a missing part when collecting the tool so it is clear later that it was already missing.B2 · #4024
• Do not pass the borrowed tool on to someone else without agreeing it with the owner.B2 · #4025
• Before gluing on the cover, let us check that the book opens freely.B2 · #4076
• I would rather keep the uneven edges of the paper because they suit the character of this notebook.B2 · #4077
• Could you demonstrate that stitch more slowly so I can repeat each movement?B2 · #4078
• If we change the format halfway through, some of the prepared sheets will no longer fit.B2 · #4079
• Let us leave the notebook under a weight until tomorrow rather than keep checking whether the glue has dried.B2 · #4080
• Let us record the interview in advance so the programme can go ahead if there are connection problems.B2 · #4081
• The guest should know which parts of the conversation will be broadcast and which are only for preparation.B2 · #4082
• If we run short of time, let us shorten the introduction rather than the answer to the most important question.B2 · #4083
• Let us not describe the interview as a debate when we have invited only one side of the dispute.B2 · #4084
• After the programme, let us add a link to the full interview if the guest has agreed to its publication.B2 · #4085
• Let us stop before the bend, as from here we can see the birds without getting closer to them.B2 · #4086
• I could not identify the species from its call alone, so I will record the sighting as uncertain.B2 · #4087
• Let us share the binoculars so people without their own equipment also have time to observe.B2 · #4088
• If the path gets crowded, let us move on rather than block it with tripods.B2 · #4089
• The shared list should include only birds actually observed during this outing.B2 · #4090
• For each costume, let us indicate whether it may be altered or must be returned as it is.B2 · #4091
• The size on the label is not enough, so let us allow time for a fitting before the exchange.B2 · #4092
• A missing button is a minor flaw, but the person taking the costume should know about it.B2 · #4093
• Let us reserve this coat until the end of the rehearsal and then decide whether it suits the scene.B2 · #4094
• Let us not combine two sets until we have checked whether they belong to the same person.B2 · #4095
• If clouds cover the sky, we can discuss the star chart rather than end the event immediately.B2 · #4096
• Let us give everyone a moment at the telescope before pointing it at the next object.B2 · #4097
• That light is interfering with our observations, so let us see whether it can be dimmed.B2 · #4098
• The photograph shows more detail than the eyepiece view, but that does not mean the telescope is set up incorrectly.B2 · #4099
• Let us record what we managed to see so the next event does not repeat today's entire programme.B2 · #4100
• I would like to see how the sauce's texture changes as it cools before deciding whether it needs thickening.B2 · #4151
• Could we make two smaller batches instead of one large one so we can compare both versions of the recipe?B2 · #4152
• I do not mean leaving that ingredient out; I mean finding a substitute that gives a similar texture.B2 · #4153
• My dough looks different from the demonstration, even though I measured the ingredients in the same proportions.B2 · #4154
• The hardest part for me is coordinating several tasks at once; I can practise the cutting technique itself later.B2 · #4155
• I have my own ticket, but I would like to check whether the reservation also includes a bicycle space.B2 · #4156
• If there is no bicycle space on this service, I would prefer a later train to changing the whole route.B2 · #4157
• Could you show me on the platform plan where the carriage with bicycle spaces will stop?B2 · #4158
• With a short connection, I need information about the lift, not just the number of the next platform.B2 · #4159
• I would rather not remove the panniers until I know how the bicycle needs to be positioned in this carriage.B2 · #4160
• Since we changed positions, I mainly hear the basses, so it is hard to judge whether my section is singing together.B2 · #4161
• Are we meant to sing more quietly here, or to emphasise the start of the word more clearly?B2 · #4162
• The recording will help me remember the melody, but I also need the places where we breathe to be marked.B2 · #4163
• I am not sure about the end of that bar; can we hear it separately before the other voices join in?B2 · #4164
• An extra rehearsal makes sense if we first agree which passages really need us to work together.B2 · #4165
• The condition of the sleeve matters less to me than whether the record skips when played.B2 · #4166
• Does the quoted price cover both records in the set or only the one I am looking at?B2 · #4167
• I am not set on a first pressing, so I would be happy to compare it with a cheaper reissue.B2 · #4168
• That scratch may be superficial, but without listening I do not want to assume it has no effect on the sound.B2 · #4169
• If I buy the whole set, can we agree on a price that takes the missing insert into account?B2 · #4170
• The map shows a shortcut through the woods, but I would like to check first whether the path still exists.B2 · #4171
• I do not recognise this fork, so let us go back to the last point we all agreed on.B2 · #4172
• I would like to choose the next section myself and then compare my decision with the suggestion of someone more experienced.B2 · #4173
• A faster pace will not help us make up time if rushing makes us miss the right turn.B2 · #4174
• Before deciding that the map is wrong, let us check whether we are comparing it with the correct side of the valley.B2 · #4175
• Before replacing the whole umbrella canopy, I would like to know whether the fabric is damaged or only one of the ribs.B2 · #4226
• The opening mechanism works, but the handle turns in my hand, so the problem is not that the umbrella jams.B2 · #4227
• I need the umbrella to stay the same length when folded because I carry it in the side pocket of my bag.B2 · #4228
• The replacement fabric can be a different colour as long as the umbrella keeps the same shape when open.B2 · #4229
• Could you show me the part you removed so I can understand which part of the repair I am paying for?B2 · #4230
• From the back row, the two characters look similar, so let us check their silhouettes before adding small decorations.B2 · #4231
• The narrator needs a short pause here so the puppets are not changed during the most important sentence.B2 · #4232
• Let us move the puppet to several different positions and compare its shadow rather than change the lighting straight away.B2 · #4233
• When our puppets pass each other, I will wait for your cue so their movement does not look like an accidental collision.B2 · #4234
• I would like to have one rehearsal in the actual venue because in a small room we cannot see what the whole audience will see.B2 · #4235
• I can choose the shots from the contact sheet, but I would like to assess the small facial detail on a larger print.B2 · #4236
• I cannot see a difference between the last two versions on this test strip; can we compare them once they are dry?B2 · #4237
• I will label each print with its frame number so I do not mix up similar shots from the same roll later.B2 · #4238
• I would rather keep the part of the door at the edge of the picture because without it, it is hard to tell where the person is standing.B2 · #4239
• I prefer this print, but I want to note how it differs from the previous one so I can reproduce the effect.B2 · #4240
• Am I booking the whole cabin or just one berth in a cabin shared with other passengers?B2 · #4241
• If the cabin is close to the engines, I would like to choose another one, even if I had to pay a little extra.B2 · #4242
• I need confirmation of when we must leave the cabin because arriving in port does not necessarily mean we will disembark immediately.B2 · #4243
• I will leave my luggage by the berth only after checking that this is the cabin listed on my reservation.B2 · #4244
• I do not need a sea view, but I would like to know whether there is room in the cabin to open my suitcase.B2 · #4245
• The threads are similar in colour but different in thickness, so I do not want to swap them without checking the pattern.B2 · #4246
• I have lost my place in the pattern; can we compare the last completed row with the diagram rather than start counting from the beginning?B2 · #4247
• The fabric is narrowing on one side even though I am trying to make each movement in the same way.B2 · #4248
• I would like to keep a short section containing the mistake as a sample so I can later recognise what I did differently.B2 · #4249
• Before I remove the work from the loom, please show me which thread ends need to be secured.B2 · #4250