Here are 10 super useful words and phrasal verbs you can use when something breaks and needs fixing:
- Broken / Damaged = not working or in bad condition
- To Fix / To Repair = to make something work again
- Technician / Mechanic = a person who repairs devices or vehicles
- Warranty = a written guarantee to repair or replace if it breaks
- Parts = pieces that make up a device or machine
- Cost / Price / Fee = the money you need to pay
- Break down = to stop working suddenly
- Figure out = to solve or understand a problem
- Set up = to install or prepare for use
- Look into = to investigate a problem
📝 Task: Write a short story (5–6 sentences) about fixing your phone, computer, or car. Use at least 3 of these words and 1 phrasal verb. 💬
📌 Example:
Yesterday my laptop broke down, so I took it to a technician.
He told me the parts were damaged and it would cost $50 to repair.
I asked him to look into the problem more carefully.
Finally, he managed to fix it and gave me a 3-month warranty.
✨ Real-life English starts with real-life problems — even when things break!