Scheduling the Repair
The landlord and tenant discuss and agree on a convenient day and time for a maintenance person or landlord to come and fix the issue.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
schedule
To plan or arrange a specific time for something to happen, like a meeting or repair. Use it when organizing events.
dripping
When water falls in small drops, often from a leaky faucet. It's a common household problem word.
faucet
A device in the sink or bathroom that controls water flow, also called a tap in British English.
maintenance
The work done to keep buildings or equipment in good condition, like fixing leaks or lights.
available
Having time or being free to do something, such as a worker being free on certain days.
convenient
Suitable or easy for your situation, like a time that fits your schedule without problems.
spare key
An extra key kept for backup, used if the main one is lost or someone needs access when you're away.
take care of
To handle or fix a problem for someone, like arranging a repair so you don't have to worry.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
I was wondering if we could schedule a time for someone to fix the dripping faucet in my bathroom?
This is a polite way to ask for arranging a repair. 'I was wondering if' softens the request, making it indirect and courteous. Use it when making suggestions or requests in professional talks like with a landlord.
What day works best for you?
A simple question to ask about someone's preferred time. 'Works best' means the most suitable option. It's useful in scheduling conversations to show flexibility and consideration for the other person.
Would Wednesday morning or Thursday afternoon be possible?
This suggests specific options politely using 'would...be possible?' to check availability. It's great for proposing alternatives when discussing plans, helping to narrow down choices.
Let me check his schedule... Okay, looks like he can do Thursday afternoon, say around 2 PM? Would that work?
Here, 'let me check' means pausing to look up information, and 'would that work?' confirms if the suggestion is okay. Use this pattern when verifying availability in appointments; it's practical for service interactions.
Thursday at 2 PM, perfect! I'll be home then.
An enthusiastic agreement followed by confirmation of presence. 'Perfect!' expresses approval. This is useful for confirming plans clearly, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
It's always better if you're there to let him in, but if something comes up, he has a spare key.
This gives advice with 'it's better if' for preference, and 'if something comes up' means if unexpected issues arise. Use it to provide options and flexibility in access discussions, like for repairs.
Thanks so much for arranging this, David!
A grateful closing with 'thanks so much' to emphasize appreciation. It's a common way to end helpful conversations politely. Use it after someone helps with tasks like scheduling.