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Reporting a repair to the landlord in English (beginner)
Beginner English for reporting a repair to the landlord. Key line: “Hi, can you fix my sink?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can you fix my sink?
Them
Sure. What is wrong with it?
Lin
It drips all night. I use a bucket.
Them
Oh no. Is the floor wet, too?
Lin
Yes, my kitchen floor is wet.
Them
Okay, I can come this afternoon.
Lin
Great. My bucket wants a break.
Them
I'll save the bucket this afternoon.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
repair
✓ Can you fix my sink?Ask for sink repair
Use with a landlord or repair person
problem
✓ What is wrong with it?Ask about the problem
it = the thing already mentioned
dripping
✓ It drips all night.Describe the leak
drip = water falls in small drops
set a time
✓ I can come this afternoon.Offer a time to come
Useful for setting a time
Quick answers
repair: what to say in English
Say “Can you fix my sink?” — ask for sink repair. Use with a landlord or repair person.
problem: what to say in English
Say “What is wrong with it?” — ask about the problem. it = the thing already mentioned.
dripping: what to say in English
Say “It drips all night.” — describe the leak. drip = water falls in small drops.
set a time: what to say in English
Say “I can come this afternoon.” — offer a time to come. Useful for setting a time.