1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- First, … Start the steps.
- Then / Next, … The next step.
- After that, … Another step.
- Finally, … The last step.
- Make sure you… An important step.
- Be careful not to… A warning.
- Does that make sense? Check they understand.
- Let me show you. Offer to demonstrate.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "New staff" 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 explaining how to do something?
'First, …' (start the steps). 'Then / Next, …' (the next step). 'After that, …' (another step). 'Finally, …' (the last step).
How can I practise explaining how to do something 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.