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A2 · Electronics and Support

Asking About a Warranty

CEFR level:
A2
Sentences:
10
Duration:
1 min
Speakers:
Emma & Tom

"Asking About a Warranty" is an A2-level English conversation about electronics and support, 10 lines long (about 1 minute) between Emma & Tom. Read the full script below with the translation next to each line, then try speaking one of the roles out loud.

Dialogue script

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  1. Emma 0:00

    How long is the warranty on this coffee machine?

    Line 1
  2. Tom 0:03

    It includes a two-year manufacturer's warranty.

    Line 2
  3. Emma 0:06

    Does that cover problems with the water pump?

    Line 3
  4. Tom 0:08

    Yes, as long as the problem isn't caused by damage.

    Line 4
  5. Emma 0:12

    What happens if it stops working after two years?

    Line 5
  6. Tom 0:16

    You can still pay for a repair through our service center.

    Line 6
  7. Emma 0:19

    Do I need to register the machine online?

    Line 7
  8. Tom 0:22

    It isn't required, but registration makes support faster.

    Line 8
  9. Emma 0:26

    I'll register it and keep the receipt somewhere safe.

    Line 9
  10. Tom 0:29

    Good idea. The serial number is underneath the machine.

    Line 10

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Key vocabulary

Content words from this dialogue, ranked by the CEFR level at which they appear across the whole 500-dialogue library. Function words and proper nouns are excluded.

  • warranty /ˈwɔrənti/ noun

    a promise to repair or replace a product

  • problems /ˈprɑbləmz/ noun

    difficult things that need to be solved

  • caused /kɔzd/ verb

    past tense of cause; made something happen

  • damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ noun

    physical harm that reduces value or function

  • happens /ˈhæpənz/ verb

    takes place or occurs

  • years /jɪrz/ noun

    plural of year; periods of twelve months

  • still /stɪl/ adverb

    continuing up to now

  • repair /rɪˈpɛr/ verb

    to fix something damaged

  • service /ˈsɜrvəs/ noun

    help, work, or a provided function

  • makes /meɪks/ verb

    third-person singular of make

  • support /səˈpɔrt/ noun/verb

    help, approval, or to help hold up or assist

  • keep /kip/ verb

    to continue to have, hold, or do something