Practice pack · Klaro original draft Original phrase pack — 100 entries
A practical selection based on the everyday functions in the linked lessons. This is not a ranked corpus-frequency claim. The nine groups deliberately cover social basics, repair, reactions, plans, transport, shopping, food, problems and work.
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Phrase pack · Klaro original draft Original phrase pack — 100 entries
A practical selection based on the everyday functions in the linked lessons. This is not a ranked corpus-frequency claim. The nine groups deliberately cover social basics, repair, reactions, plans, transport, shopping, food, problems and work.
Social basics
| # | English | Use and register |
|---|
| 1 | Good morning. | neutral; morning greeting |
| 2 | Hi, I'm Alex. | informal; introduce yourself |
| 3 | What's your name? | informal; new acquaintance |
| 4 | Nice to meet you. | informal; greeting a new person |
| 5 | How are you? | informal; ask one person |
| 6 | I'm well, thanks. | neutral; answer a greeting |
| 7 | I'm from Canada. | neutral; say where you are from |
| 8 | I live near here. | neutral; introduce your neighbourhood |
| 9 | I'm learning English. | neutral; explain your learner status |
| 10 | See you tomorrow. | neutral; leave after making plans |
| 11 | Have a nice day. | polite; end a service interaction |
| 12 | Thanks for your help. | formal/polite; thank someone |
Clarification and repair
| # | English | Use and register |
|---|
| 13 | Sorry, I didn't understand. | polite; repair a missed message |
| 14 | Could you repeat that, please? | polite; request repetition |
| 15 | Could you speak more slowly? | polite; request a slower pace |
| 16 | What does that mean? | neutral; ask about meaning |
| 17 | How do you say this? | neutral; point to an object |
| 18 | Could you write it down? | polite; confirm a name or address |
| 19 | Do you mean tomorrow? | polite; check a date |
| 20 | Did I understand correctly? | neutral; verify an instruction |
| 21 | I understood the first part. | neutral; identify where help is needed |
| 22 | Could you give me an example? | polite; make an explanation concrete |
| 23 | One moment, please. | polite; buy thinking time |
| 24 | I don't know the word for it. | neutral; describe instead of stopping |
Reactions and opinions
| # | English | Use and register |
|---|
| 25 | That sounds good. | neutral; respond to a suggestion |
| 26 | I think so too. | neutral; agree with an opinion |
| 27 | I'm not sure. | neutral; express uncertainty |
| 28 | It depends. | neutral; avoid a simple yes/no |
| 29 | Really? | neutral; express interest or surprise |
| 30 | What a shame. | neutral; respond to disappointment |
| 31 | No problem. | neutral; reassure someone |
| 32 | Good idea. | neutral; accept a plan |
| 33 | I see what you mean. | informal; acknowledge a point |
| 34 | I see it differently. | neutral; disagree without dismissing |
| 35 | For me, it's important. | neutral; explain a priority |
| 36 | What do you think? | informal; invite an opinion |
Plans and time
| # | English | Use and register |
|---|
| 37 | Are you free tomorrow? | informal; start making plans |
| 38 | What time shall we meet? | informal; agree a meeting time |
| 39 | Let's meet at six. | informal; propose a time |
| 40 | That works for me. | neutral; accept a time |
| 41 | I can't make it today. | neutral; decline today |
| 42 | Could we do it later? | neutral; reschedule |
| 43 | I'll be ten minutes late. | neutral; send a delay update |
| 44 | Where shall we meet? | informal; agree a location |
| 45 | I'll let you know. | informal; promise an update |
| 46 | See you there. | informal; confirm the meeting place |
Transport and directions
| # | English | Use and register |
|---|
| 47 | Where is the station? | neutral; ask for a landmark |
| 48 | One ticket to the centre, please. | polite; buying a ticket |
| 49 | Which platform is it? | neutral; confirm a train platform |
| 50 | What time does it leave? | neutral; ask about the departure |
| 51 | Does this bus go to the centre? | neutral; check the bus destination |
| 52 | Where do I need to change? | neutral; ask about a connection |
| 53 | Is it far from here? | neutral; check walking distance |
| 54 | Turn left at the lights. | formal/polite; give directions |
| 55 | Go straight ahead. | formal/polite; give directions |
| 56 | I've missed my train. | neutral; explain a travel problem |
Shopping
| # | English | Use and register |
|---|
| 57 | How much is this? | neutral; ask a price |
| 58 | I'm just looking, thanks. | polite; decline help |
| 59 | Do you have a smaller size? | polite; ask about clothing |
| 60 | Can I try it on? | neutral; ask before trying clothing |
| 61 | I'll take this one. | neutral; point to your choice |
| 62 | Can I pay by card? | neutral; check payment method |
| 63 | Could I have a receipt? | polite; request proof of purchase |
| 64 | I don't need a bag. | neutral; decline a shopping bag |
| 65 | Where can I find bread? | neutral; locate a supermarket item |
| 66 | Is this the price for one? | neutral; distinguish unit prices |
Food and drink
| # | English | Use and register |
|---|
| 67 | A table for two, please. | polite; arrive at a restaurant |
| 68 | Could we see the menu? | polite; request a menu |
| 69 | What would you recommend? | polite; ask for a recommendation |
| 70 | I'd like a coffee, please. | polite; order one drink |
| 71 | Still water, please. | polite; distinguish still/sparkling |
| 72 | Without cheese, please. | polite; request a modification |
| 73 | Does this contain nuts? | neutral; ask about ingredients, not a safety guarantee |
| 74 | I don't eat meat. | neutral; state a dietary preference |
| 75 | For takeaway, please. | polite; specify takeaway |
| 76 | That's all, thanks. | polite; finish ordering |
| 77 | Could we have the bill? | polite; request the bill |
| 78 | Can we pay separately? | neutral; ask, don't assume it is possible |
Problems and help
| # | English | Use and register |
|---|
| 79 | Could you help me? | polite; ask for assistance |
| 80 | I'm looking for this address. | neutral; show the address |
| 81 | I've lost my phone. | neutral; report a lost phone |
| 82 | Where is the nearest pharmacy? | neutral; ask for a location |
| 83 | I need a doctor. | neutral; request medical help |
| 84 | Could you call an ambulance? | polite; request emergency assistance |
| 85 | This doesn't work. | neutral; report a fault |
| 86 | I think there's a mistake. | polite; query an amount or booking |
| 87 | I don't feel well. | neutral; say you feel unwell |
| 88 | Everything is okay now. | neutral; close a resolved problem |
Work and study
| # | English | Use and register |
|---|
| 89 | I'm new to the team. | professional; introduce yourself |
| 90 | I'm responsible for this project. | professional; explain responsibility |
| 91 | Could we arrange a call? | professional; schedule a discussion |
| 92 | I'm available on Tuesday. | professional; offer availability |
| 93 | Could you send me the file? | professional/polite; request material |
| 94 | When do you need it? | professional/polite; confirm a deadline |
| 95 | Let me check. | professional/polite; avoid guessing |
| 96 | I have a question. | neutral; enter a discussion |
| 97 | Could you explain that again? | professional/polite; clarify a task |
| 98 | I'll send a short summary. | professional; commit to follow-up |
| 99 | Let's agree on the next step. | professional; close with an action |
| 100 | Thank you for your time. | professional/polite; end a meeting |
Short reading · Klaro original Five phrases at a time
Learn five phrases at a time. Choose a real situation for each one. Change one detail, such as the day, place or number. Then hide the text and answer aloud. Come back tomorrow and use the same phrases in a different situation.
Self-check Read once, hide the paragraph and answer. Then check the key. This is a practice activity, not a CEFR assessment.
How many phrases should you start with?
Show answer
Five.
Name one detail you can change.
Show answer
Day, place or number.
What should you do tomorrow?
Show answer
Reuse the phrases in a different situation.
Transfer task
Rewrite the situation using your own day, place or preference, then say it aloud without looking.
Reference card Use Could I…? / Could you…? for a polite request. Sorry? can ask for repetition, but the longer phrase is clearer for a learner. UK bill / takeaway / single ticket may be check / takeout / one-way ticket in US usage. Understand both; keep your own wording consistent. Clear speech matters more than copying a particular accent.
Match the phrase to the situation: listen to the reply and ask a follow-up rather than reciting the whole list.
