Phrases and practice

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

• The top of the apron hangs away when I bend forward, so I would like to check the neck adjustment rather than choose a smaller size straight away.B2 · #4601
• Please show me where the ties end when fastened, because I do not want them hanging into the tool pocket.B2 · #4602
• One large pocket will hold my small items, but I prefer two separate ones so that the pencil is not kept with the damp sponge.B2 · #4603
• I would like to sit at a table in this apron, because a length that is comfortable when standing may get in the way when working seated.B2 · #4604
• Different people attend the course, so I will choose an apron whose adjustment range is easy to see, not just one that fits me.B2 · #4605
• The mounting hole looks similar, but I brought a photograph of the lamp holder so we can also compare how the shade fits onto it.B2 · #4606
• I would like to see the shade with the lamp both on and off, because it should look good in the room in both situations.B2 · #4607
• The lower edge hides the light source from the side, but please also show me the view from where I usually sit.B2 · #4608
• I like the pattern on the shade from the front; I still want to check where the fabric join ends up when it is rotated on the lamp.B2 · #4609
• I am not changing the lamp base, so let us compare the height of the complete lamp with the new shade, not just the shade's own height.B2 · #4610
• I will leave space for the joints between tiles rather than arrange the whole pattern as tightly as in the schematic sketch.B2 · #4611
• These two pieces have a similar colour, but one is glossy; I want to see them side by side before treating them as a uniform background.B2 · #4612
• Please mark the mosaic's outer boundary so that I do not use all the small pieces in the centre and leave the corners empty.B2 · #4613
• I will arrange the curved section first, because its shape determines how much room remains for the straight band beside it.B2 · #4614
• I will also photograph the finished design from farther away to check whether the small details still form a recognisable shape.B2 · #4615
• The scarf is tucked into the coat sleeve; please do not put it aside separately, because I may forget it when collecting my things.B2 · #4616
• We are leaving two similar coats, so I would like separate tickets even if we return to collect them together.B2 · #4617
• If I leave my coat again after the interval, will I get a new ticket or keep the same one?B2 · #4618
• I will describe the position of the inside pocket, because colour alone will not distinguish my coat from the others.B2 · #4619
• I will leave the bag only if it is linked to my ticket, not merely placed beside similar bags.B2 · #4620
• I would like to compare the flasks' capacities with the amount of drink I take for the whole walk, not just the size of one cup.B2 · #4621
• The cup forms part of the cap, but please show me whether the flask itself remains closed when the cup is removed.B2 · #4622
• A wide opening will let me insert the brush more easily, but I also want to check whether I can comfortably pour a drink into a small cup.B2 · #4623
• For a shared trip I will choose two flasks with different markings so that we do not open both every time we want a particular drink.B2 · #4624
• Please give the empty flask's weight separately, because its filled weight also depends on how much drink I actually take.B2 · #4625
• The new zip should end at the same height because I do not want the replacement to change the length of the jacket opening.B2 · #4676
• The slider catches on the inner flap; please check its position too rather than only replace the mechanism itself.B2 · #4677
• The fabric is thicker at the jacket's lower band, so I would like to try the fastening there too.B2 · #4678
• I want to grip the zip pull easily with gloves on, even if it is less discreet than the current one.B2 · #4679
• Please record the bottom-opening function separately from the colour so that I do not overlook this feature when choosing a variant.B2 · #4680
• I will ask for examples of individual letters and a whole word, because getting every letter's shape right does not yet solve the spacing problem.B2 · #4681
• I do not want to switch from lowercase to capitals straight away; first I will check whether the chosen style has shared rules for both.B2 · #4682
• The guide lines are visible beneath the sheet, but after moving the paper I need to check whether they still align with the line I have started.B2 · #4683
• I would like to practise the signature on a separate sheet rather than try the new movement for the first time on the finished invitation.B2 · #4684
• Please leave my first attempt beside the corrected word so that I can see the change, not just the finished example.B2 · #4685
• I need an easel for working seated, so its maximum height alone does not tell me whether the lower support can be set low enough.B2 · #4686
• Please put an empty frame of the stated width on the support, because a narrow sample will not show how my canvas will sit.B2 · #4687
• The supply tray is useful, but I would like to check whether I can still move the chair close to the easel when it is fitted.B2 · #4688
• I do not need a greater tilt at all costs; above all, I want the chosen setting to stay unchanged while I paint.B2 · #4689
• The folded easel needs to fit between the shelf and the wall, so I will also measure the protruding knobs.B2 · #4690
• The sheet-music pocket may be large, but I do not want the lid pressing on the instrument when the pocket is full.B2 · #4691
• I would like to detach the strap before storing the case so that the metal clips do not lie loose against its surface.B2 · #4692
• The carrying handle is comfortable on the empty case, but I will judge it only with the instrument inside.B2 · #4693
• Please show me how the bow is positioned, because extra space is not enough if it has no designated place.B2 · #4694
• The closed case looks symmetrical, but I want to know which part should rest on the table and which I should lift when opening it.B2 · #4695
• The stated dimensions include the handles, so please measure separately the part that will actually hold the batter.B2 · #4696
• The rectangular tin matches the recipe's length, but I also need to compare its width and height.B2 · #4697
• I would rather see how to remove the base before choosing a tin with this mechanism, because I do not want to guess which way it slides out.B2 · #4698
• I will need the cover to carry the baked item, so I will ask separately whether it is also intended for use in the oven.B2 · #4699
• I would like to nest two tins inside each other to check how much space they take up together in the cupboard.B2 · #4700
• I can see only the leather parts of the strap in the set; please confirm whether the metal bars for attaching it to the watch are included too.B2 · #4751
• The strap fastens around my wrist, but its loose end sticks out too far; I would also like to see a shorter version.B2 · #4752
• Please show me the underside of this strap, because the material touching my skin matters more to me than the pattern visible on top.B2 · #4753
• I want to change the strap myself, so please show me whether releasing the attachment on this model requires a separate tool.B2 · #4754
• The strap looks good when the watch lies on the table, but I would like to see how it sits when fastened before judging its stiffness.B2 · #4755
• The album's stated capacity is for small photographs, so I do not yet know how many of my larger prints it will hold.B2 · #4756
• I want to write dates directly beneath the photographs, so please check whether the caption area remains accessible after a print is inserted.B2 · #4757
• Some photographs are portrait and others landscape; I do not want to rotate the whole album whenever the next page has a different layout.B2 · #4758
• Please remove a page from the sample album and put it back, because I want to be able to change the photographs' order later.B2 · #4759
• The album needs to show the writing on the backs of the photographs, so before buying it I will check whether its pockets let me view both sides of a print.B2 · #4760
• The design fits inside the hoop, but I would like to leave a clear band of fabric between the embroidery and the ring rather than stitch right next to its edge.B2 · #4761
• I would like to test the hoop on the fabric I will use for the embroidery rather than judge its grip only from the shop's sample.B2 · #4762
• The screw sticks out exactly where my hand rests, so I would like to try holding the hoop differently before choosing it.B2 · #4763
• The hoop does not have to be round; if an oval one holds the whole inscription without moving the fabric, it will be more practical for me.B2 · #4764
• I want to hang the finished embroidery in the hoop, so please show me what its fastening looks like from the side that will remain visible.B2 · #4765
• The mill sits comfortably in my hand, but I would like to turn its top several times to assess the grinding movement too.B2 · #4766
• Please show me where the grind size is adjusted, because I do not want to accidentally unscrew the part used to refill the mill.B2 · #4767
• The window shows the peppercorns, but I would like to know whether it also lets me judge how much remains right at the bottom.B2 · #4768
• I want to tell the pepper mill and salt mill apart without lifting them off the table, so their labels should be visible from the side.B2 · #4769
• Before choosing a mill, I will check whether it leaves pepper particles underneath when put down, because I intend to keep it directly on a light-coloured tablecloth.B2 · #4770
• Buttons of the same diameter can have different numbers of holes, so I do not want to sort them by size alone.B2 · #4771
• I will put a card stating the number of buttons in each compartment so that I know before sewing whether there are enough for the whole row.B2 · #4772
• The same shade does not mean the same shine; before combining the buttons into a set, I will look at them side by side on the fabric.B2 · #4773
• I will put a single found button in a separate compartment rather than add it to a similar set and forget that it is not an exact match.B2 · #4774
• I want to keep fabric-covered buttons with a label identifying the fabric so that I can later match them to the remaining pieces of the same fabric.B2 · #4775
• This cover has its own padding layer, but I would like to know whether it replaces the board's existing padding or sits on top of it.B2 · #4826
• Please let me read the cover's label before fitting it, because once it is on, the label will be hidden under the board and difficult to reach.B2 · #4827
• The print on the cover is decorative, so I will not treat its drawn lines as an accurate ruler for measuring fabric.B2 · #4828
• I do not want to choose the cover by the board's width alone; its tapered end also needs to fit the appropriate part of the cover.B2 · #4829
• After removing the old cover, I will check whether the new one leaves the iron rest clear before deciding that it fits properly.B2 · #4830
• I would like to read the whole number through the magnifier, not just one digit, so the visible field matters to me as much as the magnification.B2 · #4831
• Please let me try the magnifier on a matte label, because the glossy example makes it harder to judge how readable the letters themselves are.B2 · #4832
• I want a magnifier with a stand so that, once I find the right position, I can write down the number without using one hand to hold the lens.B2 · #4833
• I want to check the light switch's position, because I do not intend to turn the magnifier around just to find it while reading.B2 · #4834
• The magnifier is for reading at a table, not carrying in a pocket, so a folding case is not its most important feature for me.B2 · #4835
• The shoelace tip should pass through these narrow holes without removing its casing, so I would like to check its thickness too.B2 · #4836
• I want to buy a pair of shoelaces, not two similar individual ones; please confirm that they are the same length.B2 · #4837
• The laces in the photograph pass through six pairs of holes, while my shoes have more; I do not want to choose the length from the picture alone.B2 · #4838
• A light-coloured tip helps me find both lace ends, so I would like to keep that contrast in the darker version too.B2 · #4839
• Once the bow is tied, the ends should not touch the floor; I will judge the length on the shoe, not with the lace stretched across the counter.B2 · #4840
• I want to try the pen without the cap posted on its end too, because that is how I usually write and the weight is distributed differently.B2 · #4841
• Please write down the designation of cartridges that fit this pen; knowing only that it uses ink cartridges will not be enough when I next buy them.B2 · #4842
• The clip needs to hold the pen on this thick cover, so I would like to try it there rather than test it only on a thin sheet.B2 · #4843
• I will write several small letters side by side on the test sheet, because the line width needs to suit my normal handwriting, not just a large signature.B2 · #4844
• If the cap snaps on rather than screws on, please show me how it closes so that I do not try to force it round when putting the pen away.B2 · #4845
• I want to arrange the flowers before closing the press, because moving one specimen later may disturb the arrangement of the others.B2 · #4846
• I will record the plant's name beside its layer, not only on the outer cover, so that I do not mix up specimens after separating the sheets.B2 · #4847
• Before pressing the leaf, I will photograph both sides, because once it is glued into the album I will not be able to inspect the side facing the page.B2 · #4848
• Before removing the contents, I will photograph the open arrangement to record which pieces belonged together before moving them onto a sheet.B2 · #4849
• On the album page I will leave room for a reference number linking the flower and its description if they are to be on different pages; I will plan this before gluing in the specimen.B2 · #4850