Machine Tools – Dialogue Practice with
Key Vocabulary
Dialogue 1 – Learning a Tool
🔑 Key vocabulary suggestions: lathe, remove excess material, tool rest, goggles, gloves
A: Hi! Can you show me how to use the ___________?
B: Sure! It’s mainly used to ___________.
A: Is it difficult to operate?
B: Not really. First, you need to adjust the ___________.
A: What safety equipment should I use?
B: You must wear ___________ and ___________.
A: Thanks! Let’s try it.
Dialogue 2 – Tool Functions
🔑 Key vocabulary suggestions: milling machine, cut flat surfaces, drilling machine, make
holes, band saw
A: What’s the main function of a ___________?
B: It’s used to ___________ metal parts.
A: And what’s the difference with a ___________?
B: That one is better for ___________.
A: Which one is easier to use?
B: I think the ___________ is simpler.
A: Good to know!
Dialogue 3 – Workshop Safety
🔑 Key vocabulary suggestions: grinding machine, safety guard, goggles, coolant
A: Before I use the ___________, what should I check?
B: Make sure the ___________ is properly adjusted.
A: Do I need any protection?
B: Yes, especially ___________ for your eyes.
A: What happens if it overheats?
B: It can damage the piece, so use ___________.
A: Got it. Thanks for the tips.
Dialogue 4 – CNC Introduction
🔑 Key vocabulary suggestions: milling machine, CAM file, digital
A: What’s this machine?
B: It’s a CNC-controlled ___________.
A: Oh, how does it work?
B: You need to load a ___________ with the instructions.
A: And the machine does the rest?
B: Exactly. It cuts based on the ___________ design.
A: That’s very advanced!
Dialogue 5 – Comparing Tools
🔑 Key vocabulary suggestions: cut thick metal, band saw, grinding machine, press
A: Which machine is better for ___________?
B: I’d say the ___________ does a cleaner job.
A: And for cutting curves?
B: You’d need the ___________ for that.
A: What’s the fastest tool in your opinion?
B: Probably the ___________, but it’s also dangerous.
A: Thanks! I’ll be careful.
Dialogue 6 – About the Shaper
🔑 Key vocabulary suggestions: shaper, flat, shape
A: I’ve never used a ___________ before. What is it for?
B: It’s mainly used to produce ___________ surfaces.
A: Does it work automatically?
B: No, it moves back and forth to ___________ the metal.
A: Sounds slow, but precise.
B: Exactly. It’s perfect for fine details.
Dialogue 7 – Getting to Know the Press
🔑 Key vocabulary suggestions: press, force, presses
A: What machine is that with the big handle?
B: That’s a ___________.
A: And what does it do?
B: It applies ___________ to shape metal pieces.
A: So it doesn’t cut?
B: No, it just ___________ or deforms the material.
Dialogue 8 – Using the Saw
🔑 Key vocabulary suggestions: band saw, cut, irregular, blade
A: Is this a ___________?
B: Yes, it uses a continuous blade to ___________ materials.
A: Can I use it for curves?
B: Yes, it’s very flexible for ___________ cuts.
A: What should I be careful with?
B: Keep your hands away from the ___________.
Dialogue 9 – Watching the Grinder
🔑 Key vocabulary suggestions: grinding machine, smooth, precise
A: Why is that machine so loud?
B: It’s a ___________. It uses an abrasive wheel.
A: What is it used for?
B: Mostly to ___________ or finish metal surfaces.
A: Is it fast?
B: Not really, but it’s extremely ___________.
Dialogue 10 – The CNC Lathe
🔑 Key vocabulary suggestions: CNC, CAM, adjusts
A: Is that a normal lathe?
B: No, it’s a ___________ one.
A: What’s the difference?
B: This one is controlled by a ___________ program.
A: Do you need to adjust the tool manually?
B: No, it ___________ everything automatically.
✅ Answer Key
Dialogue 1 – Learning a Tool
A: Hi! Can you show me how to use the ___________?
B: Sure! It’s mainly used to ___________.
A: Is it difficult to operate?
B: Not really. First, you need to adjust the ___________.
A: What safety equipment should I use?
B: You must wear ___________ and ___________.
A: Thanks! Let’s try it.
Dialogue 2 – Tool Functions
A: What’s the main function of a ___________?
B: It’s used to ___________ metal parts.
A: And what’s the difference with a ___________?
B: That one is better for ___________.
A: Which one is easier to use?
B: I think the ___________ is simpler.
A: Good to know!
Dialogue 3 – Workshop Safety
A: Before I use the ___________, what should I check?
B: Make sure the ___________ is properly adjusted.
A: Do I need any protection?
B: Yes, especially ___________ for your eyes.
A: What happens if it overheats?
B: It can damage the piece, so use ___________.
A: Got it. Thanks for the tips.
Dialogue 4 – CNC Introduction
A: What’s this machine?
B: It’s a CNC-controlled ___________.
A: Oh, how does it work?
B: You need to load a ___________ with the instructions.
A: And the machine does the rest?
B: Exactly. It cuts based on the ___________ design.
A: That’s very advanced!
Dialogue 5 – Comparing Tools
A: Which machine is better for ___________?
B: I’d say the ___________ does a cleaner job.
A: And for cutting curves?
B: You’d need the ___________ for that.
A: What’s the fastest tool in your opinion?
B: Probably the ___________, but it’s also dangerous.
A: Thanks! I’ll be careful.
Dialogue 6 – About the Shaper
A: I’ve never used a ___________ before. What is it for?
B: It’s mainly used to produce ___________ surfaces.
A: Does it work automatically?
B: No, it moves back and forth to ___________ the metal.
A: Sounds slow, but precise.
B: Exactly. It’s perfect for fine details.
Dialogue 7 – Getting to Know the Press
A: What machine is that with the big handle?
B: That’s a ___________.
A: And what does it do?
B: It applies ___________ to shape metal pieces.
A: So it doesn’t cut?
B: No, it just ___________ or deforms the material.
Dialogue 8 – Using the Saw
A: Is this a ___________?
B: Yes, it uses a continuous blade to ___________ materials.
A: Can I use it for curves?
B: Yes, it’s very flexible for ___________ cuts.
A: What should I be careful with?
B: Keep your hands away from the ___________.
Dialogue 9 – Watching the Grinder
A: Why is that machine so loud?
B: It’s a ___________. It uses an abrasive wheel.
A: What is it used for?
B: Mostly to ___________ or finish metal surfaces.
A: Is it fast?
B: Not really, but it’s extremely ___________.
Dialogue 10 – The CNC Lathe
A: Is that a normal lathe?
B: No, it’s a ___________ one.
A: What’s the difference?
B: This one is controlled by a ___________ program.
A: Do you need to adjust the tool manually?
B: No, it ___________ everything automatically.