EverydayBeginner
Getting a bike fixed in English (beginner)
Beginner English for getting a bike fixed. Key line: “Hi, can you fix my bike?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can you fix my bike?
Them
Sure. What seems wrong with it?
Lin
The chain keeps coming off, and the bell rings.
Them
Okay, I can check it now.
Lin
Thanks. It's louder than I am.
Them
Maybe it just wants attention.
Lin
I'd like it safe, not famous.
Them
No worries. Your bell won't steal attention.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Repair
✓ Can you fix my bike?Ask for repair
Polite opener: start with can you
Problem
✓ The chain keeps coming off.Say the bike problem
Say the problem clearly
Can check
✓ I can check it now.They can look now
The other person can check now
Need
✓ I'd like it safe.Say what you want
After I'd like, say what you need
Quick answers
Repair: what to say in English
Say “Can you fix my bike?” — ask for repair. Polite opener: start with can you.
Problem: what to say in English
Say “The chain keeps coming off.” — say the bike problem. Say the problem clearly.
Can check: what to say in English
Say “I can check it now.” — they can look now. The other person can check now.
Need: what to say in English
Say “I'd like it safe.” — say what you want. After I'd like, say what you need.