1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- What shift are you on? Morning, afternoon or night shift.
- I'm on nights this week. Night shift.
- When's my next break? Ask about breaks.
- Can I swap shifts with you? Change shifts.
- I've been rostered on for Saturday. Put on the roster.
- Is there overtime this week? Extra paid hours.
- I'm clocking off now. Finishing work.
- Have a good one! Casual goodbye.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Sam" 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 shifts, rosters and breaks?
'What shift are you on?' (morning, afternoon or night shift). 'I'm on nights this week.' (night shift). 'When's my next break?' (ask about breaks). 'Can I swap shifts with you?' (change shifts).
How can I practise shifts, rosters and breaks 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.