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On a video call in English (beginner)
Beginner English for on a video call. Key line: “Can you *see* *me* now?”
Full script
Lin
Can you see me now?
Them
I can, but your camera is too low.
Lin
One second. Is this better?
Them
Better. Now I see one big nose.
Lin
Oh no. I'll move it back.
Them
Nice. And your cat joins the meeting.
Lin
Sorry. He wants one minute too.
Them
Great, he looks more ready than us.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
can see
✓ Can you see me now?Ask if they can see you
Common when checking video
wait a sec
✓ One second.Ask for a short moment
More natural and polite than "Wait"
better now?
✓ Is this better?Check after you adjust it
Ask right after adjusting your device
move back
✓ I'll move it back.Say you will move it farther back
move back = move farther away
Quick answers
can see: what to say in English
Say “Can you see me now?” — ask if they can see you. Common when checking video.
wait a sec: what to say in English
Say “One second.” — ask for a short moment. More natural and polite than "Wait".
better now: what to say in English
Say “Is this better?” — check after you adjust it. Ask right after adjusting your device.
move back: what to say in English
Say “I'll move it back.” — say you will move it farther back. move back = move farther away.