Dr Ray
Pronunciation Drills Vol. 2
Instructions: In the sentences below, find the words from the main vocabulary list, then click to highlight that word.
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
I am unable to attend the meeting.
Something came up. I can't make it.
Could you please repeat that?
Sorry, say that again?
I would like to express my disagreement.
I'm not so sure about that.
He has a tendency to exaggerate.
He always blows things out of proportion.
Please consider the matter carefully.
Just sleep on it.
I don't have sufficient funds at the moment.
I'm a little short right now.
She is extremely competent at her job.
She really knows her stuff.
I would like to offer my assistance.
Need a hand?
The situation has become quite difficult.
Things have gotten pretty messy.
I am in full agreement with you.
You're preaching to the choir.
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She sells seashells by the seashore. The shells she sells are surely seashells.
I require more time to consider this.
I need to think it over.
He departed without notifying anyone.
He just took off without saying a word.
The project is progressing well.
Things are coming along nicely.
I find that rather difficult to believe.
Come on, seriously?
She appears to be under a lot of stress.
She looks totally worn out.
Could you lower your voice, please?
Do you mind keeping it down?
I have no objection to that plan.
Works for me. | Sounds like a plan.
He tends to avoid difficult conversations.
He always dodges the hard stuff.
The meeting has been postponed.
They pushed the meeting back.
I would prefer not to get involved.
I'd rather stay out of it.
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Red lorry, yellow lorry, red lorry, yellow lorry.
I was not anticipating that outcome.
I didn't see that coming.
Allow me to clarify my position.
Let me set the record straight.
She refuses to change her opinion.
She won't budge on it.
The deadline has already passed.
We're already past the cutoff.
We're experiencing some technical difficulties.
Something's not working right.
He is extremely knowledgeable on the subject.
He really knows his stuff.
I would like to propose a different approach.
What if we tried it a different way?
She gave a very impressive presentation.
She absolutely nailed it.
That comment was entirely inappropriate.
That was way out of line.
I have been extremely busy this week.
I've had a lot on my plate lately.
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Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn't very fuzzy, was he?
I am not particularly fond of this arrangement.
This isn't really working for me.
Could you provide clarification on that point?
Can you break that down for me?
He failed to meet the required standard.
He didn't quite cut it.
The results were better than anticipated.
That went better than expected.
I would like to reschedule our appointment.
Can we move things around a bit?
She handled the situation very professionally.
She dealt with it really well.
He didn't understand the point.
That wen right over his head.
He is not pulling his weight on this project.
He's not really holding up his end.
I strongly agree with that option.
That's definitely the way to go.
We have arrived at a mutual understanding.
We're on the same page now.
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Betty Botter bought some butter, but she said, "This butter's bitter! If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter."
I do not want to cause any inconvenience.
I don't want to be a bother.
That is an excellent point.
I get what you're saying'
He has a very positive outlook on life.
He always looks on the bright side.
Could you look into this matter further?
Could you dig a little deeper on that?
I am not feeling well today.
I'm feeling a bit off today.
She tends to take on too much responsibility.
She's always biting off more than she can chew.
I need to be honest with you.
Let me be straight with you.
The situation is under control.
We've got it covered.
He made a very poor decision.
That was a really bad call.
I would like your honest opinion.
Tell me what you really think. | What is your take on the matter?
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Which witch wished which wicked wish?
I have not yet made a final decision.
I'm still on the fence about it.
She worked incredibly hard on this.
She gave it everything she's got.
That was a remarkable achievement.
That's no small feat.
He is not being entirely truthful.
He's not being straight with us.
"Could you do me a favor and review this report?"
"Could you do me a solid and take a loot at thie report?"
The outcome was deeply disappointing.
That was a real letdown.
Could you expedite this process?
Any chance we can speed this up?
I didn't know that (surprised).
That's news to me!
She has made significant progress recently.
She's really come a long way.
We should reconsider our approach.
We need to go back to the drawing board.
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I thought I thought of thinking of thanking you.
He tends to procrastinate.
He's always putting things off.
I am unable to attend the event.
I'm afraid I can't make it.
She expressed her emotions openly.
She let it all out.
The trip was cancelled due to bad weather.
The trip was called off because of the weather.
I am fully committed to this project.
I'm all in on this one.
He struggles to communicate his ideas clearly.
He has trouble getting his point across.
The company has decided to terminate the contract.
The company ended the contract.
I believe we have covered everything.
I think we've gone over everything.
She tends to overreact in stressful situations.
She tends to lose it under pressure.
I would like to revisit this topic later.
Let's set this aside for now and come back to it later.
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Can you can a can as a canner can can a can?
I am not in a position to comment on that.
It's really not my place to say.
Would you like to have dinner after work?
Wanna grab a bite to eat after work?
That information is no longer accurate.
That's out of date.
She is very easy to get along with.
She's really easy to be around.
I would like to formally register a complaint.
I need to say something about this.
The new system is functioning as intended.
The new system is doing what it's supposed to.
He was extremely nervous before the presentation.
He was a total wreck before he went on.
I did not intend to cause offense.
I didn't mean anything by it.
Could you confirm receipt of this message?
Just let me know you got this.
She does not respond well to criticism.
She can't take feedback very well.
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Words ending in -ble
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.
I am having second thoughts about this.
I'm starting to have my doubts.
He eventually came to understand the situation.
It finally clicked for him.
That is entirely your decision to make.
That's totally up to you.
She has a remarkable ability to stay calm.
Nothing seems to faze her.
I was not prepared for that question.
That one caught me off guard.
He tends to dominate conversations.
He never lets anyone get a word in.
I believe the problem has been resolved.
I think we've sorted it out.
She left a very strong impression on everyone.
She really made her mark.
I would like to take a short break.
Can we take five?
He is not taking this seriously enough.
He's not treating this like it matters.
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Unique New York, unique New York, you know you need unique New York.
I am not entirely convinced by that argument.
I'm still not buying it.
She has a very demanding personality.
She can be a lot to deal with.
Could you give me a brief summary?
Can you give me the short version?
He frequently changes his mind.
He's always going back and forth.
I would like to address this issue directly.
I want to tackle this head-on.
The two sides have reached an agreement.
They finally worked things out.
She is currently unavailable.
She's tied up right now.
I found that conversation quite uncomfortable.
That was pretty awkward.
He is always willing to help.
He'll drop everything he's doing to help.
I think we should be more cautious.
I think we need to tread carefully.
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How many boards could the Monkeys hoard if the Monkey hordes got bored?
I was not expecting that response.
That really threw me off.
She is very direct in her communication style.
She doesn't beat around the bush.
He appears to be avoiding the question.
He keeps dancing around the issue.
I would like to bring this meeting to a close.
I think we should start wrapping up.
That decision will have serious consequences.
That's going to come back to bite someone.
She has an outstanding work ethic.
She's one of the hardest workers I know.
I need to verify that information first.
Let me just double-check that.
He expressed strong disapproval.
He was not happy about it at all.
The situation is more complex than it appears.
There's more to it than meets the eye.
I would like to revisit this at a later date.
Let's put a pin in that for now.
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A skunk sat on a stump and thunk the stump stunk, but the stump thunk the skunk stunk.
I was not fully paying attention.
Sorry, I kind of zoned out there.
He likes to be the center of attention.
He's always stealing the spotlight.
That is a perfectly reasonable request.
That's totally fair.
She seems to have a natural talent for this.
She's a natural.
I would like to apologize for the misunderstanding.
My bad — I got my wires crossed.
He is the most experienced person on the team.
He's the go-to guy for this.
That meeting was not a productive use of time.
That meeting could've been an email.
I am genuinely impressed by your work.
Honestly, I'm blown away by this.
She is reluctant to ask for help.
She hates admitting she needs a hand.
The project exceeded all our expectations.
That turned out way better than we thought.
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Whether the weather is warm, whether the weather is hot, we have to put up with the weather, whether we like it or not.
I am not satisfied with this outcome.
This isn't good enough for me.
He has a very strong influence over the group.
He's the one who calls the shots.
Could you be more specific, please?
Can you give me something more concrete?
She tends to worry excessively.
She always expects the worst.
I believe we are making progress.
I think we're getting somewhere.
He does not handle pressure well.
He falls apart under pressure.
I would like to propose a compromise.
Let's meet in the middle.
She will always get the job done.
She always comes through.
She will not dissapoint you.
She won't let you down.
I am having difficulty understanding your point.
You've kind of lost me there.
He has decided to leave the company.
He's moving on.
Instructions: In the sentences below, find the words from the main vocabulary list, then click to highlight that word.
Word Patterns List 14a -ful
Word Patterns List 14b -ment
If two witches were watching two watches, which witch would watch which watch?
I appreciate your candor.
Thanks for being straight with me.
She tends to overthink simple problems.
She makes a mountain out of a molehill.
She's the most responsible person I know.
You can count on her.
He rarely follows through on his commitments.
He's all talk and no action.
That was an unexpectedly positive result.
Well, that was a nice surprise.
I am open to reconsidering my position.
I'm willing to hear you out.
The problem has been significantly underestimated.
Nobody realized how bad it actually was.
She managed to defuse a very tense situation.
She really smoothed things over.
I do not wish to alarm you, but this is urgent.
Don't panic, but we've got a problem we need to fix right away.
He contributed a great deal to the team's success.
The team wouldn't be where it is without him.