1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- I need an ambulance. Say which service first.
- There's a fire. Fire brigade.
- I need the police. Police.
- The address is 14 Park Road, Blacktown. Give your exact location.
- He's not breathing. Say the most important thing.
- She's fallen and hit her head. Describe what happened.
- I don't speak English well. Tell them if you need help with language.
- Please hurry. Ask them to come quickly.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Caller" 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 emergencies and calling triple zero?
'I need an ambulance.' (say which service first). 'There's a fire.' (fire brigade). 'I need the police.' (police). 'The address is 14 Park Road, Blacktown.' (give your exact location).
How can I practise emergencies and calling triple zero 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.