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Intermediate 💬 Communication

Discussing problems

Describe a problem clearly and suggest a fix.

1Learn

Goal: Describe a problem clearly and suggest a fix.

The problem is… / The issue with… is… / One option is… / We could… / What if we…?

2Key phrases

The problem is the deadline is too tight.
The issue with the plan is the cost.
One option is to hire a freelancer.
We could split the work.
What if we moved the date?
Let’s try that and see.

3Practice quiz

Question 1 of 4Fill in the blank
Type: The ___ is the cost.

4Speaking challenge

Speaking challenge

Describe a problem at your work or college and suggest 3 solutions, 1 minute.

1:00

Say it out loud. Nobody is listening — that’s the point. Mistakes are allowed.

Finish this lesson

Do the practice quiz above, then mark it complete.

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