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Unit 1: Picking and packing orders

Understand pick lists and talk about picking, packing and errors. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-16

Warehouse English Unit 1 of 5 Β· Listen Β· Speak Β· Check

1. Key phrases

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

  • What's the pick rate today? How many items per hour.
  • This item is out of stock. There isn't any left.
  • The barcode won't scan. A scanning problem.
  • It's in aisle twelve, bay three. A location.
  • I've picked the wrong item. Report an error.
  • Which box size should I use? Packing question.
  • This order is urgent. Priority order.
  • I'm done with my list. Finished your picks.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Picker" 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 picking and packing orders?

'What's the pick rate today?' (how many items per hour). 'This item is out of stock.' (there isn't any left). 'The barcode won't scan.' (a scanning problem). 'It's in aisle twelve, bay three.' (a location).

How can I practise picking and packing orders 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.