1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Toolbox talk at seven. A short safety meeting.
- Sign in at the site office. Register when you arrive.
- Hard hats on past this point. PPE area.
- Watch your head. Low beam or hazard.
- Clear the area, we're lifting. Stay away from a crane lift.
- Knock off at three thirty. Finish work.
- Smoko in ten. Short break soon.
- Who's the site supervisor? Ask who's in charge.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "New worker" 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 on-site talk and instructions?
'Toolbox talk at seven.' (a short safety meeting). 'Sign in at the site office.' (register when you arrive). 'Hard hats on past this point.' (pPE area). 'Watch your head.' (low beam or hazard).
How can I practise on-site talk and instructions 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.