1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Use the red cloth for toilets only. Colour-coded equipment.
- Clean from clean to dirty. A basic rule.
- Wash your hands before and after. Hand hygiene.
- This room is on contact precautions. Extra protection needed (often in hospitals).
- Put on a gown and gloves before you go in. PPE for infection control.
- Dispose of it in the yellow bin. Clinical waste.
- Disinfect high-touch surfaces. Door handles, buttons, rails.
- Change your gloves between rooms. Avoid spreading germs.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Cleaner" 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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What are useful English phrases for hygiene and infection control?
'Use the red cloth for toilets only.' (colour-coded equipment). 'Clean from clean to dirty.' (a basic rule). 'Wash your hands before and after.' (hand hygiene). 'This room is on contact precautions.' (extra protection needed (often in hospitals)).
How can I practise hygiene and infection control 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.