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Unit 3: Using the radio and scanner

Speak clearly on a two-way radio and describe scanner problems. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-14

Warehouse English Unit 3 of 5 Β· Listen Β· Speak Β· Check

1. Key phrases

Press πŸ”Š to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • Team leader, this is Ali, over. Start a radio call.
  • Go ahead. I'm listening.
  • Say again? Please repeat.
  • Copy that. I understood.
  • My scanner's frozen. It's not responding.
  • The battery's flat. No power left.
  • Can I get a spare? Ask for another device.
  • Over and out. End the call (old-style but still heard).

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Ali" 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

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί On a radio, say who you're calling, then who you are, then the message. Keep it short, and wait for the other person to finish before you talk.