I can fix that — tools and repairs
Imperatives with objects: put a hook, make a knot, get me that stick. The house talks in commands.
New core words in this lesson
bentboardbrakebulbchaincrackdrainframehammerhookknotlightpipepumpstickstiffwire
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1The light bulb's dead again.
- 2Where's my hammer? I just had it!
- 3The water pipe under the bath has a crack.
- 4Don't touch that wire — I mean it.
- 5The drain's full of leaves again.
- 6The brake's a bit loose — that's not good.
- 7Put a hook on the door for your coat.
- 8The chain came off, but I got it back on.
- 9This board's bent — we need a new one.
- 10Make a good knot, or we'll do this again tomorrow.
- 11The old pump still works — listen to it go.
- 12My back's stiff from working under the car.
- 13Get me that long stick — no, the longer one.
- 14The picture frame goes back on the wall — done!
- 15Put one thing right, and the whole house feels new.
FAQ
- How does this dictation practice work?
- Play a sentence, type exactly what you hear, then press check — Dictation Trainer shows word-level feedback: which words you misheard, misspelled, confused for a homophone, or missed.
- Do I need an account, and is it free?
- You can read the sentences here without signing up. To practice with audio and save progress, create a free account — practice runs on Echoes you earn for free, starting with 100.
- What level is this lesson?
- This lesson is graded A2 on the CEFR scale and has 15 sentences. Dictation Trainer lessons start at A1 and climb as the library grows.