Reporting a repair to the landlord in English
What to say when the heating isn’t working and the tap is leaking.
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The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Say this when heating stops.
___ isn't working = use for machines, Wi-Fi, lights
Use for a leaking tap.
tap UK / faucet US; leak = drip
Use to ask for an earlier time.
any sooner = earlier than that
Use to ask for a person to come.
plumber = fixes pipes; electrician = fixes wiring
Quick answers
Save this: what to say in English
Say “The heating isn't working.” — say this when heating stops. ___ isn't working = use for machines, Wi-Fi, lights.
Repairs: what to say in English
Say “The tap is leaking.” — use for a leaking tap. tap UK / faucet US; leak = drip.
Follow up: what to say in English
Say “Could you fix it any sooner?” — use to ask for an earlier time. any sooner = earlier than that.
Repairs: what to say in English
Say “Could you send someone?” — use to ask for a person to come. plumber = fixes pipes; electrician = fixes wiring.