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Unit 2: Forklifts, pallets and loading

Talk safely around forklifts, pallets and the loading dock. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-16

Warehouse English Unit 2 of 5 Β· Listen Β· Speak Β· Check

1. Key phrases

Press πŸ”Š to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • Forklift coming through! Warning.
  • Stay in the walkway. Keep to the pedestrian path.
  • Make eye contact with the driver. Be seen.
  • This pallet is overloaded. Too heavy or too high.
  • Can you wrap that pallet? Shrink-wrap it.
  • The truck's at dock four. Loading location.
  • Is it safe to walk past? Check before you move.
  • You need a forklift licence for that. Only licensed people drive forklifts.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "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 forklifts, pallets and loading?

'Forklift coming through!' (warning). 'Stay in the walkway.' (keep to the pedestrian path). 'Make eye contact with the driver.' (be seen). 'This pallet is overloaded.' (too heavy or too high).

How can I practise forklifts, pallets and loading 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.