EXPLAINING

A PROBLEM

INAC HR T&D
WHY is it
important to
learn Explaining
a Problem?
It helps you with different experiences and
perspectives to work together and come
up with possible solutions
It presents you and your company in the
best possible light
WHAT will you
learn today?
1 Asking for Assistance

2 Explaining a Problem
 Asking for Assistance
FORMULA

Could you help me?

Would you help me?
Could you lend me a hand?
Could you do me a favor?
Can you help me out with + [noun]?
EXAMPLE

Dear Mr. Alexander,

I am writing to you about our meeting on

Wednesday. Could you please send me
the latest version of the agenda before
the end of the day?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Best Regards,
Elise
 Explaining a Problem
Use the preposition ‘with’ to talk about something that is causing the
problem.

FORMULA

I’ve got a problem with + [noun]

EXAMPLE

I’ve got a problem with my laptop

 Explaining a Problem
FORMULA EXAMPLE

There is a ... There is a glitch in my computer system

There is no ... There is no water in the bathroom
There are no ... There are no enough papers
I haven’t got ... I haven’t got her phone number
I can’t ... I can’t use the printer
I don’t understand ... I don’t understand the instructions
EXAMPLE

Hi James,

I haven't got the updated guideline for

our project. Could you please do me a
favor by sending it to me via WhatsApp?

Thank you. I truly appreciate it.

 Learn More
If you want to learn more about this course, you may
check on the following sites:

www.mmmenglish.com/2017/12/26/5-ways-
to-ask-for-help-in-english

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FvQ9125Hjs
COMMON BUSINESS IDIOMS
Big picture (Everything that is involved with a
particular situation)
Corner the market (To dominate a particular
market)
Easy come, easy go (Something gained easily is also
lost easily)
Game plan (A strategy or plan for achieving success)
Get down to business (Stop making small talk and
start talking about serious business topics)
In a nutshell (Using as few words as possible)
Safe bet (Something that is certain to happen)