1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Can you show me how to do this? Ask to be shown.
- Am I doing this right? Check your work.
- What's this called? Learn the names of things.
- Why do we do it that way? Understand the reason.
- Is there a better way to hold it? Ask for technique tips.
- Sorry, I stuffed that up. Informal: I made a mistake.
- How can I fix it? Take responsibility.
- Thanks, that makes sense now. Show you understood.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Apprentice" 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 asking questions as an apprentice?
'Can you show me how to do this?' (ask to be shown). 'Am I doing this right?' (check your work). 'What's this called?' (learn the names of things). 'Why do we do it that way?' (understand the reason).
How can I practise asking questions as an apprentice 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.