ESL Podcast 950 – Visiting a Construction Site Flashcards

1
Q

signora (per richiamare l’attenzione)

A

ma’am [mæm mɑːm (unstressed) məm]

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2
Q

per favore non salga su quelle impalcature

A

Please don’t step on that scaffolding

step [stɛp]
scaffolding [ˈskæfəldɪŋ]

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3
Q

Volevo solo dare un’occhiata a come l’edificio stà proseguendo

A

I just wanted a quick look to see how the building is coming along

look [lʊk]
come [kʌm]
along [əˈlɒŋ]

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4
Q

trave

A

beam [biːm]

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5
Q

trave del tetto

A

rafter [ˈrɑːftər]

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6
Q

piccone

A

pickax [ˈpɪkˌæks]

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7
Q

pala

A

shovel [ˈʃʌvl]

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8
Q

carriola

A

wheelbarrow [ˈwiːlˌbærəʊ]

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9
Q

gru

A

crane [kreɪn]

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