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Getting a bike fixed in English (advanced)

Advanced English for getting a bike fixed. Key line: “Hey, could you check what's going on with my bike?”

Full script

LinHey, could you check what's going on with my bike?
ThemSure—what's it doing, besides sounding like it's had a rough morning?
LinThe chain keeps slipping, and the brakes scream every time I stop.
ThemGot it. If your brakes are screaming, they're basically begging for new pads.
LinI was hoping it just needed a tune-up, not a full soap opera.
ThemRelax, it doesn't sound tragic—just a bit neglected. Leave it with me for twenty minutes?
LinPerfect. If it comes back quiet, I might finally stop apologizing to pedestrians.
ThemDeal. And if it sings again, at least let's get it on key.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

what's wrong

✓ check what's going on with ...

Ask about the problem

More natural than just saying "fix"

slips a lot

✓ ... keeps slipping

It slips repeatedly

keep doing = happens repeatedly

needs replacing

✓ begging for new pads

really needs new brake pads

Common spoken exaggeration

leave it here

✓ Leave it with me for twenty minutes.

I'll take care of it for now

Use when someone handles it for now

Quick answers

what's wrong: what to say in English

Say “check what's going on with ...” — ask about the problem. More natural than just saying "fix".

slips a lot: what to say in English

Say “... keeps slipping” — it slips repeatedly. keep doing = happens repeatedly.

needs replacing: what to say in English

Say “begging for new pads” — really needs new brake pads. Common spoken exaggeration.

leave it here: what to say in English

Say “Leave it with me for twenty minutes.” — i'll take care of it for now. Use when someone handles it for now.

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