1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Evacuate the building. Leave the building now.
- Go to the assembly point. The safe meeting place outside.
- Follow the fire warden. The person in charge during an evacuation (often in a red or yellow hat).
- Don't use the lifts. Use the stairs in an emergency.
- Leave your things behind. Don't stop to collect bags.
- Where's the nearest first aider? A trained person who gives first aid.
- Is everyone accounted for? Has everyone been counted and found?
- It's just a drill. A practice, not a real emergency.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Staff" 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 emergencies and evacuations at work?
'Evacuate the building.' (leave the building now). 'Go to the assembly point.' (the safe meeting place outside). 'Follow the fire warden.' (the person in charge during an evacuation (often in a red or yellow hat)). 'Don't use the lifts.' (use the stairs in an emergency).
How can I practise emergencies and evacuations at work 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.