1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Could you spell that, please? You'll hear this a lot.
- My date of birth is the third of May, 1990. Say dates as day, then month.
- My surname is Nguyen. Surname = family name = last name.
- My given name is Thi. Given name = first name.
- I live at 22 Smith Street, Parramatta. Number, street, suburb.
- The postcode is 2150. A four-digit number for your area.
- My mobile is 0412 345 678. Say numbers in small groups.
- Do I sign here? Ask where to sign.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Linh" 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 filling in forms and giving your details?
'Could you spell that, please?' (you'll hear this a lot). 'My date of birth is the third of May, 1990.' (say dates as day, then month). 'My surname is Nguyen.' (surname = family name = last name). 'My given name is Thi.' (given name = first name).
How can I practise filling in forms and giving your details 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.