1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Here's the handover for wing B. Start the handover.
- Mrs Lee had a quiet night. Overall summary.
- Mr Kumar didn't eat much at dinner. A change worth noting.
- She needs two staff for transfers. A care need.
- He's on a soft diet. Food and drink needs.
- Keep an eye on… Watch someone closely.
- It's in the progress notes. Where the details are written.
- Any questions before I go? Close the handover.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Day carer" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for shift handover?
'Here's the handover for wing B.' (start the handover). 'Mrs Lee had a quiet night.' (overall summary). 'Mr Kumar didn't eat much at dinner.' (a change worth noting). 'She needs two staff for transfers.' (a care need).
How can I practise shift handover in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.