Searching for and planning things
Everyday phrases for looking for things and planning ahead — "looking for a place to eat," "a checklist to finish," "a plan to win." A handy mix of searching for / looking for + a noun and what you need to do.
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1She's searching for a quiet café near the station
- 2I'm saving up for a second-hand tablet
- 3Is there a decent place to eat around here?
- 4I have a list of tasks to finish by tomorrow evening
- 5She's looking for a simple recipe to use up the leftover rice
- 6When we travel, he reminds us of a few essentials to bring
- 7We need a plan to close this game out
- 8I need a thin cardigan for the cool evening
- 9We're looking for a dressy jacket to wear to Saturday's party
- 10There’s no reason to trust that rumor
- 11After the meeting, I have something to go over with you
- 12We still have a lot to do before the submission deadline
- 13It’s time to back up the files and shut down the PC
- 14The team needs a new tactic to break their defense
- 15There’s no reason to delay this decision
FAQ
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- What level is this lesson?
- This lesson is graded A2 on the CEFR scale and has 15 sentences. Dictation Trainer lessons currently run from A1 to B2, with more lessons on the way.