Phrases and practice

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

• Before we use the shared token, I would like to hear whether anyone needs it to complete their task.B2 · #4301
• Each card exchange uses up one move, so before I hand over my card, I want to check whether we can still reach the exit in time.B2 · #4302
• Let us not reveal information from the hidden card until we check whether the rules allow us to share it with the others.B2 · #4303
• I will save my suggestion for later so we can first consider the idea of someone who has not spoken yet.B2 · #4304
• If we lose this round, let us try to identify the point at which our shared plan stopped fitting the situation.B2 · #4305
• I like the pattern on the sample, but I would like to unroll the fabric to see how often the motif repeats.B2 · #4306
• Could we mark where to cut before measuring the full length so I do not end up with half of a large motif at the edge?B2 · #4307
• I need two pieces from the same bolt because I want to avoid a difference in shade between the curtains.B2 · #4308
• I can see the fabric width on the label, but I do not know whether it includes the edges I will not use.B2 · #4309
• I do not want to combine these fabrics yet; first I will check whether they behave similarly after washing.B2 · #4310
• I will choose a spot where I can see the corner of the building because from the front I find it hard to distinguish its depth from its width.B2 · #4311
• I do not need to finish every window; I would rather preserve the facade's proportions than lose them while working on small details.B2 · #4312
• The clouds changed the light halfway through the sketch, so I will choose one version of the shadows rather than mix both.B2 · #4313
• Can we look at the drawings before moving on to compare what each person considered most important in the same view?B2 · #4314
• I will add the date and place to the sketch because after a few weeks the street view alone may not be enough for me to recognise the location.B2 · #4315
• I would like to compare an open trailer with an enclosed one, considering not only the price but also how they are loaded.B2 · #4316
• I will give you the exact car model before we assume that the available trailer is suitable for my vehicle.B2 · #4317
• Does the size in the offer refer to the loading area or to the whole trailer including the drawbar?B2 · #4318
• Please give me the trailer's width including any protruding parts, because I need to check whether it will fit through the gate.B2 · #4319
• If collection is only possible in the afternoon, I need to know from what time the rental period is counted.B2 · #4320
• Blocks from different sets may look similar, so let us sort them by how they connect rather than by colour alone.B2 · #4321
• Let us not describe the game as complete until we compare the contents of the box with the component list.B2 · #4322
• I will put the toy that needs repairing in a separate container so it does not accidentally go back into the finished parcels.B2 · #4323
• I will put the instructions in the same bag as the game because without them a new player may not know how to use all the pieces.B2 · #4324
• I would like to note which parcel this set went into so I can add a missing piece if it turns up later.B2 · #4325
• The kite keeps turning to the same side, so let us compare the two halves before changing the tail's length.B2 · #4376
• I will mark the side that should face up so we do not turn the frame over while attaching the fabric.B2 · #4377
• I would like to lay the line out on the ground first because I cannot see where the knot begins in this tangled ball.B2 · #4378
• I will hold the kite while you photograph the attachment so we can recreate this arrangement after taking it apart.B2 · #4379
• Let us not trim the fabric beyond the frame yet; first let us check the instructions to see whether it is needed for folding the edge over.B2 · #4380
• The test square on the printout has a different size from the one specified, so I will correct the scale setting before printing the remaining pages.B2 · #4381
• I will print only the sheets needed for the sleeve because I already have the other pattern pieces in the right size.B2 · #4382
• The page numbers are correct, but the edge marks do not line up; I will check whether all the sheets were printed at the same scale.B2 · #4383
• Before trimming the margin, I want to establish whether this edge should be glued over the neighbouring sheet or underneath it.B2 · #4384
• I will keep the markings for both sizes until I decide where the pattern should transition from one to the other.B2 · #4385
• Several slides have thicker mounts than the others, so I want to check how they move through the projector before starting the show.B2 · #4386
• Could we test the projector with my slide tray rather than assume that every similar model will fit?B2 · #4387
• If the image on the screen is upside down, I will adjust the slide's position rather than change the order of the whole show.B2 · #4388
• I will note the slide number at each pause so we can return to the right place after the discussion without going through everything from the beginning.B2 · #4389
• Please show me how to remove the slide tray before packing the projector away, because I want to transport the equipment and slides separately.B2 · #4390
• I would like the book to open comfortably for reading, even if choosing that binding changes the appearance of the spine.B2 · #4391
• I will check the order of the loose sections before sewing them together because it will be hard to swap them later.B2 · #4392
• The cover looks good from the outside, but I would also like to see how its edges have been finished on the inside.B2 · #4393
• I will leave a wider margin near the spine because I do not want part of the drawing to disappear into the fold after binding.B2 · #4394
• Could we bind one trial notebook before I choose the same technique for the entire print run?B2 · #4395
• The handle jams only when fully extended, so I will show that point rather than simply describe it as broken.B2 · #4396
• I would like to know whether the price covers replacing one wheel or a pair before comparing it with another quote.B2 · #4397
• The zip closes on the empty suitcase but comes apart once it is packed; please take that into account when checking it.B2 · #4398
• I do not need the new part to be exactly the same colour if a different model will make the suitcase work as it did before.B2 · #4399
• Please separate the cost of repairing the outer shell from replacing the lining, because I would like to decide on each job separately.B2 · #4400
• The track list on the sleeve differs from the record label, so I want to check whether both belong to the same edition.B2 · #4451
• I would like to hear the passage near the visible scratch rather than judge the whole side by its appearance alone.B2 · #4452
• I am looking for this particular version of the recording; a similar sleeve is not enough if it contains a later performance.B2 · #4453
• A sticker covers part of the description on the sleeve; I would like to read that passage on another copy before deciding to buy.B2 · #4454
• I will put the record back into its own sleeve immediately after listening so I do not mix up the sleeves while comparing several copies.B2 · #4455
• The frames look good from the front, but I would also like to see whether the arms extend too far behind my ears.B2 · #4456
• Could I compare two sizes of this model before rejecting the shape of the frames itself?B2 · #4457
• These frames cover part of my eyebrows; please show me a similar shape with a lower top rim.B2 · #4458
• Please give me the colour name used in the catalogue, because I would like to see exactly the same variant at another shop.B2 · #4459
• I will also try the frames with my own headphones because I do not want to judge comfort only during a brief trial without them.B2 · #4460
• The design is readable on screen, but I would like to see an actual-size impression before approving the smallest letters.B2 · #4461
• I want to change the stamp's wording and layout separately so it is clear which edits concern the information and which concern appearance.B2 · #4462
• The sample has no Polish characters, so I will ask for a preview with my surname before choosing this typeface.B2 · #4463
• I will order two copies with different markings on their housings, although both should print exactly the same text.B2 · #4464
• Please send the design without the guide grid as well so I do not confuse its lines with elements that will appear on the stamp.B2 · #4465
• The arrangement will stand in the middle of the table, so I will look at it from every side, not only from the instructor's side.B2 · #4466
• Before shortening all the stems, I will try arranging a few in this vessel to judge the height of the whole arrangement.B2 · #4467
• These two shades blend together when placed side by side, so I will separate them with greenery rather than discard one straight away.B2 · #4468
• I would like to keep a few unused sprigs for later because I may still change the arrangement after placing the bouquet at home.B2 · #4469
• Could we photograph the vessel before starting so we can later compare how its shape influenced the arrangement?B2 · #4470
• I am looking for a trolley to move several boxes at once, not just to tilt one tall item.B2 · #4471
• When the handle is folded, do all parts stay attached to the trolley, or do I need to transport detached pieces separately?B2 · #4472
• I will give you the boxes' combined weight before we choose a model, because the weight of one box does not describe the whole load.B2 · #4473
• I would like to place an empty box on the platform to see how much space it takes up with its longer side aligned along it.B2 · #4474
• Please show me how to tell that the brake is engaged, because the lever's appearance alone does not tell me much.B2 · #4475
• The buckle sits uncomfortably beneath my wrist; I would like to check whether different strap-section lengths would change its position.B2 · #4526
• Please show me the watch with the strap fastened on my wrist, because the loose end looks different on a stand than when worn.B2 · #4527
• I like the contrasting stitching, but I do not want it to obscure the small embossed detail near the end of the strap.B2 · #4528
• I would like to keep the old buckle because of its shape; does it fit the chosen strap without changing the strap's width?B2 · #4529
• I will compare the two straps with the same watch face, because changing the whole watch would make it harder to judge the colour alone.B2 · #4530
• Let us agree before the first round whether a draw gives each player a point or requires an extra game.B2 · #4531
• If someone is late for a round, I do not want the other players to invent a different penalty at each table.B2 · #4532
• Let us also record the table number in the results so that, if they disagree, we know which participants to ask about the game.B2 · #4533
• I would rather change opponents between rounds than play only against the person I came with throughout the tournament.B2 · #4534
• Please tell us who settles questions about the rules, because the loudest participant should not automatically decide for the whole group.B2 · #4535
• Shortening the sleeve will not solve the problem if the cuff itself is still too wide when fastened.B2 · #4536
• Let us mark the button position and the new cuff circumference separately so that we do not treat the two changes as one.B2 · #4537
• I wear a watch only on my left wrist, so let us not assume straight away that both cuffs should have the same circumference.B2 · #4538
• I would like to try the shirt with the sleeve rolled up, because I still intend to wear it that way after the alteration.B2 · #4539
• Please preserve the direction of the fabric's stripes at the new seam, even if that means moving the seam by a few millimetres.B2 · #4540
• The bookplate should show the owner's surname, not the title of one book, because the same design will be used in different volumes.B2 · #4541
• I need space for a handwritten number, so please do not fill the entire lower part with a decorative background.B2 · #4542
• Before choosing a rectangular format, I will compare it with the smallest book in which I want to place the bookplate.B2 · #4543
• Could I have a few prints without the surname so that I can later order the same motif as a gift for another reader?B2 · #4544
• I would not like the initials to look like part of the drawing; it should be clear which letters identify the owner.B2 · #4545
• The dividers can be removed, but I would also like to know whether the others stay in position when one is taken out.B2 · #4546
• I am looking for a layout with one long compartment and several shorter ones rather than identical square compartments throughout.B2 · #4547
• Please open the box on the table, because I want to check whether small items from the compartments fall into the hinge.B2 · #4548
• I will label the contents on the removable dividers rather than the lid so that I can move the labels too when rearranging the items.B2 · #4549
• The two boxes match in external size, but I also need to compare their usable height beneath the lid.B2 · #4550