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Unit 4: Stocktake and damaged goods

Count stock, report differences and describe damaged goods. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-16

Warehouse English Unit 4 of 5 Β· Listen Β· Speak Β· Check

1. Key phrases

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  • We're doing a stocktake tonight. Counting all stock.
  • The count doesn't match the system. A difference.
  • There are twelve, not fifteen. Give numbers.
  • This carton is damaged. Damaged packaging.
  • It's leaking. Liquid is coming out.
  • Should I put it in quarantine? A separate area for damaged or held stock.
  • I'll take a photo. Evidence.
  • Let's recount it. Count again.

2. Listen to the conversation

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3. Say it yourself

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4. Quick check

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Frequently asked questions

What are useful English phrases for stocktake and damaged goods?

'We're doing a stocktake tonight.' (counting all stock). 'The count doesn't match the system.' (a difference). 'There are twelve, not fifteen.' (give numbers). 'This carton is damaged.' (damaged packaging).

How can I practise stocktake and damaged goods 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.