Activity 02 – Key expressions

1. Explaining the problem (can’t)

  • “It can’t connect to the network because the Ethernet cable is unplugged.”
  • “He can’t open the file. It appears to be corrupted.”
  • “It can’t open the file because the file format is not supported.”
  • “She can’t join the video conference. Her webcam isn’t working.”
  • “I can’t access the database because the database server is undergoing maintenance.”
  • “She can’t access the software. It keeps crashing her computer.”

2. Explaining the problem (doesn’t)

  • “He doesn’t have the necessary qualifications for the job.”
  • “He doesn’t understand the new software system. He needs additional training.”
  • “She doesn’t agree with the proposed changes to the marketing strategy.”
  • “It doesn’t comply with industry regulations. We need to make adjustments.”
  • “She doesn’t handle customer complaints well. We need to address her communication skills.”
  • “It doesn’t align with our company values. We need to reconsider our partnership.”

3. Explaining the problem (won’t)

  • “It won’t connect to the network despite multiple attempts to troubleshoot.”
  • “It won’t print the documents, even after replacing the ink cartridge.”
  • “It won’t open the file, indicating a possible corruption in the document.”
  • “It won’t send emails, showing an error regarding SMTP authentication.”
  • “It won’t run the software, crashing immediately upon launch.”
  • “It won’t display the webpage, showing a ‘server not found’ message.”

4. Previous attempts to resolve

  • “Have you attempted to reinstall the software?”
  • “Does restarting the router usually restore the connection?”
  • “Did you try clearing the cache and cookies in your browser?”
  • “Have you tested it on a different device to see if the problem persists?”
  • “Does updating the drivers for your printer typically resolve the printing issue?”
  • “Did you contact technical support for assistance?”

5. Offering help

  • “Can I help you with that?”
  • “Let me see if I can fix it.”
  • “I should be able to get it to work.”
  • “Let me know if you need a hand with that.”
  • “I’ll try to figure out how to set up this conference call system.”
  • “Let me take a look at it.”

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