STEP 1
Talk about what you do when you have problems with your computer.
My computer breaks down sometimes. I need it for daily use, so it's a bother when my computer doesn't work. Generally, the problem is software-related or hardware-related. For software, I can get my computer fixed by remote access these days. For hardware problems, I have to bring the computer to the service center in person.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
- break down 고장 나다
- daily use 매일 사용함
- a bother 불편함
- not work 작동하지 않다
- software/hardware-related 소프트웨어/하드웨어 관련
- get something fixed ~을 수리받다
- remote access 원격 제어
- service center 서비스 센터, 수리소, 정비소
- in person 직접
STEP 2
Talk about when you had problems with your computer.
I recently had issues with my laptop's keyboard and trackpad. I couldn't enter text or control the mouse, so I went to the service center to have it looked at. They reset the system settings and updated the OS. Another time, I banged up my laptop somewhere. The display was damaged, and the affected area kept getting bigger. It was rendered unusable, so I had to replace the screen. The repair cost a mint. For older laptops, it makes more sense to just get a new one.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
- have issues with ~과 문제가 있다
- enter text 글자를 입력하다
- control the mouse 마우스를 제어하다
- have something looked at 검사/수리를 받다
- system setting 시스템 설정
- update the OS 운영 체제를 업데이트하다
- bang something up ~을 부딪치다, 고장 내다
- affected area 손상 부위
- render something unusable ～을 사용할 수 없게 하다
- cost a mint 비용이 많이 들다
- make (more) sense (더)합리적이다
[Expression of the Day]
It's an easy fix.
쉽게 고칠 수 있어.
A: Hey, can you take a look at my computer For me? I think it's broken.
B: Sure, I'm not busy right now. What happened? What's wrong with it?
A: Yesterday night, it turned off on its own. I didn't touch anything.
B: Oh, I think it just installed some updates. It's an easy fix. Don't worry.
