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Модуль 5. Speaking B1: диалоги, мнение и решение задач · урок 25

Lesson 25. Problem solving and complaints

Learn to explain a problem, make a polite complaint, ask for help and offer simple solutions.

Объяснение темы

Цель урока

Ты научишься объяснять проблему спокойно и понятно, просить помощи, предлагать решение и писать простую жалобу на уровне B1.

Complaint resolution flowСтруктура вежливой жалобы: проблема → детали → просьба → завершение.Структура жалобы
  1. Start politely: Excuse me, I’m afraid there is a problem.
  2. Explain the problem: The room is too noisy.
  3. Give details: I booked a quiet room for two nights.
  4. Ask for a solution: Could you move me to another room?
  5. Close politely: Thank you for your help.
Useful phrases
FunctionPhrases
ProblemThere is a problem with... / It does not work. / It arrived damaged.
RequestCould you help me? / Could you check it? / Could you replace it?
ApologyI’m sorry about that. / Sorry for the inconvenience.
SolutionWe can offer... / I can send... / Would you like...?
Firm requestI would like a refund. / I would like to change my room.
Polite tone scaleШкала тона: от слишком грубо к вежливо и уверенно.

Важно

В жалобе нельзя быть слишком грубым, но и слишком слабым тоже не нужно. Хороший тон: polite but clear.

Формула B1 complaint email

I am writing about... + problem + details + request + polite closing.

Practice upgrade: жалоба без агрессии

Хорошая complaint на B1 состоит из четырёх частей: problem + detail + request + polite close.

Complaint message builderШаблон вежливой жалобы или обращения в поддержку.

Типичная ошибка

Фраза You must fix it now! звучит агрессивно. Лучше: Could you please check it and let me know what can be done?

Примеры

Example 1. Hotel problem

Excuse me, I’m afraid there is a problem with my room. The air conditioner does not work, and it is very hot. Could you send someone to check it, please?

Example 2. Shopping complaint

I bought these headphones yesterday, but they do not work. I would like to replace them or get a refund.

Example 3. Offering a solution

I’m sorry about that. We can offer you another room on the third floor, or we can send a technician in ten minutes.

Common mistake

You gave me bad room. Change now.
Better: I’m afraid there is a problem with my room. Could you move me to another room, please?

Example: polite complaint

Problem: The order is wrong.

B1 message: Hello, there is a problem with my order. I ordered a black bag, but I received a brown one. Could you please tell me how I can exchange it? Thank you.

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