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The internet is down in English (advanced)
Advanced English for the internet is down. Key line: “Hey, could you check why my internet is acting up again?”
Full script
Lin
Hey, could you check why my internet is acting up again?
Them
Sure—did it drop completely, or is it just crawling today?
Lin
Completely gone. Even my weather app gave up, which feels dramatic.
Them
Okay, let me reset the router; it usually sulks after a power blip.
Lin
If a pep talk helps, I'll apologize for all the tabs I left open.
Them
No judgment, but the router's lights are blinking like it's filing a complaint.
Lin
Did that work, or should I start bargaining with it politely?
Them
It worked—apparently it just wanted a sincere apology for those tabs.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
moody
✓ acting upFor things not working right
Use it for devices or internet
all gone
✓ drop completelyfully stop
Stronger than just being slow
power glitch
✓ power blipA short power problem
Brief, not a long blackout
no judgment
✓ No judgmentYou're not blaming them
Often used to soften the tone
Quick answers
moody: what to say in English
Say “acting up” — for things not working right. Use it for devices or internet.
all gone: what to say in English
Say “drop completely” — fully stop. Stronger than just being slow.
power glitch: what to say in English
Say “power blip” — a short power problem. Brief, not a long blackout.
no judgment: what to say in English
Say “No judgment” — you're not blaming them. Often used to soften the tone.