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A2: Phone Store: Explain a Data Problem

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Explain a phone data problem in simple English. Say what is not working, describe when it started, ask about the plan, and choose a safe fix.

Illustration 1: Step 1: Separate Calling and Data

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Lesson Goal

Explain a phone data problem in simple English. Say what is not working, when it started, ask about the plan, and choose a safe fix.

Introduction

Phone problems can be hard because may use words. At A2 level, you do not need to explain the whole phone system.

You need to the and ask for a next step.

This lesson Ken. His phone can call, but does not work

He a phone and asks for help.

Warm-Up Questions

  • What do you do when your phone data stops working?

  • Do you know your phone plan?

  • Which is explaining the problem or the answer?

  • What information should you show at a phone

Introduction

Explain a phone data problem in simple English.

Say what is not working, describe when it started, ask about the plan, and choose a safe fix.

Phone problems can be hard because workers may use technical words.

At A2 level, you do not need to explain the whole phone system.

You need to describe the symptom and ask for a clear next step.

This lesson follows Ken.

His phone can call, but mobile data does not work outside Wi-Fi.

He visits a phone store and asks for help.

Warm-up: What do you do when your phone data stops working?

Do you know your phone plan?

Which is harder: explaining the problem or understanding the answer?

What information should you show at a phone store?

Reading and Roleplay

Step 1: Separate Calling and Data

Ken starts with one sentence. He says, "Calls work, but does not work." This is better than "My phone is broken." It tells the which part has a problem.

You can phone with "but." For example, but does not work." Or, work, but calls do not work." This helps the test the right thing.

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What works on Ken's phone?

You can start like this: I think...

Step 2: Say When It Started

The asks, "When did it start?" Ken says, "It started this morning after I the phone." This is The can think about or the SIM card.

If you do not know the time, use a simple answer. Say, "It started "It started after the or "I it on the A time is better than a long guess.

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When did Ken notice the problem?

You can start like this: I think...

Step 3: Ask About the Plan

The checks Ken's She says, "Your plan has data, but the is off." Ken asks, "Do I need a new plan?" The says, "No. We can fix the

This step matters because a phone problem can sound Ask before you agree to anything. questions are, "Do I need a new plan?" , "Is there an , and "Can I try the simple fix first?"

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Does Ken need a new plan?

You can start like this: I think...

Step 4: Test the Fix Before Leaving

The one Ken turns off and opens a The He says, "Now it Thank you." Before he leaves, he asks, "What should I do if it again?"

is important. If you leave too soon, the problem may still be there. Test one real like opening a a or a with off.

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What does Ken open to test mobile data?

You can start like this: I think...

Short Dialogues to Practice

Main problem Role-play

Turn 1Customer

Calls work, but does not work.

Turn 2Worker

When did it start?

Turn 3Customer

It started this morning.

Turn 4Worker

Thank you. I can check the

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one

Plan question:

Dialogue Practice Role-play

Turn 1Customer

Do I need a new plan?

Turn 2Worker

No. Your plan has data.

Turn 3Customer

Is there an

Turn 4Worker

No, this fix is free.

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one

Test before leaving Role-play

Turn 1Customer

Let me test it with off.

Turn 2Worker

Good idea.

Turn 3Customer

The now. It

Turn 4Worker

Great.

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one

Practice

What works on Ken's phone?

Calls work on Ken's phone.

When did Ken notice the problem?

He noticed it this morning after restarting the phone.

Does Ken need a new plan?

No, he does not need a new plan.

What does Ken open to test mobile data?

He opens a map.

Why does the customer test with Wi-Fi off?

The customer tests with Wi-Fi off to check mobile data.

Summary

A phone problem becomes easier when you explain one part at a time.

Say what works and what does not work.

Say when it started.

Ask about the plan and cost.

Test the fix before leaving.

Final Reflection

A phone problem becomes when you explain one part at a time. Say what and what does not work.

Say when it started. Ask about the plan and cost.

Test the fix before leaving.

Useful Speaking Patterns

  • Do I need a new plan?

  • Is there an

  • Can I try the simple fix first?

  • What should I do if it again?

Final Speaking Task

Situation

Phone problems can be hard because may use words. At A2 level, you do not need to explain the whole phone system.

Turn 1Ken

Calls work, but does not work.

Turn 2Worker

My phone is broken.

Turn 3Ken

but.

Turn 4Worker

but does not work.

Turn 5Ken

work, but calls do not work.

Turn 6Worker

When did it start?

Try it:

Role-play a phone visit with one cost question.

Final Speaking Task

Practice Questions

  • Which phone sentence is most for you?

  • What should you ask before agreeing to a new plan?

Useful Topic Vocabulary

WordSimple MeaningFlashcards
internet from your phone company
internet from a router
an option on a phone
more money to pay
turn off and on again

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