It is + adjective + to…
Use "It is + adjective + to…" to judge an action — "It is polite to say thank you," "It is hard to focus with a buzzing phone." The "it" is just a placeholder; the real subject is the to-infinitive.
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1It is polite to say "Excuse me" and "Thank you".
- 2It is better to arrive a bit early for class.
- 3It is necessary to drink enough water every day.
- 4It is hard to focus when your phone keeps buzzing.
- 5It is advisable to stretch for a few minutes after sitting long.
- 6It is important to lock your bike in this neighborhood.
- 7It is unsafe to leave candles burning when you go out.
- 8It is helpful to ask for directions when you feel lost.
- 9It is cheaper to cook at home than to eat out often.
- 10It is okay to say no when you need rest.
- 11It is respectful to let others finish speaking.
- 12It is easier to learn when you practice a little every day.
- 13It is considerate to lower your voice on the bus.
- 14It is crucial to check the expiry date on medicine.
- 15It is efficient to group similar tasks and do them together.
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 B1 on the CEFR scale and has 15 sentences. Dictation Trainer lessons currently run from A1 to B2, with more lessons on the way.