1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Pass me the drill, mate. Ask for a tool.
- Have we got any more screws? Ask about materials.
- Grab a tape measure from the ute. A ute is a utility vehicle (pick-up).
- This blade's blunt. Not sharp any more.
- We need a bigger drill bit. Ask for a different size.
- Where's the extension lead? Power cable.
- It's in the toolbox. Location.
- Put the tools back when you're done. Keep the site tidy.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Apprentice" 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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Good to know in Australia
🇦🇺 Tradies use lots of slang and short forms: 'sparky' (electrician), 'chippy' (carpenter), 'brickie' (bricklayer). If you don't know a word, just ask.