Can't Log in

6 phrases from “Can't Log in”

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00:00Intro

RyanMia, why is your laptop looking at you like that?

MiaBecause it did not like my password yesterday.

RyanDid your laptop tell you that?

MiaIt gave me a red box three times.

RyanAh, the little red box of stress.

MiaYes! I knew my password was right, but the screen said it was wrong.

RyanThat is a very modern problem.

MiaIt is also our English problem today.

RyanGood. We can help the laptop and our listeners.

MiaToday, we have six simple phrases for that moment.

MiaThe hero phrase is log in.

RyanNext, we have type in.

MiaThen, we have try again.

RyanOur fourth phrase is write it down.

MiaNumber five is turn on.

RyanOur last phrase is ask for help.

MiaAll six phrases work with phones and computers.

RyanThey also work in many parts of daily life.

MiaWe will hear a story from my kitchen.

RyanA kitchen story about a laptop sounds dangerous.

MiaThe laptop was safe. My dinner was not.

RyanOh no. Now I need this story.

MiaFirst, listen for each simple action.

RyanThen, we will use every phrase in real situations.

MiaYesterday, I had an online cooking class at seven.

RyanThat sounds fun. What were you making?

MiaI was making small apple cakes.

RyanNow I am hungry. Please continue.

MiaAt six forty, I put my laptop in the kitchen.

MiaI had apples, flour, eggs, and one big bowl.

RyanYou were ready twenty minutes early.

MiaI was proud of myself.

MiaThe kitchen was clean, bright, and very quiet.

RyanThat sounds like the start of a good evening.

MiaThen I opened the class website.

MiaThe screen asked for my email and password.

RyanEasy. You do that every day.

MiaI tried to log in, but it did not work.

RyanNothing at all?

MiaA red message said my password was wrong.

RyanThere is our little red box again.

MiaI looked at the clock. It was six forty-five.

RyanStill fine. You had fifteen minutes.

MiaI typed my password one more time.

MiaI was sure every letter was right.

RyanDid you check it slowly?

MiaYes, and I checked every letter twice.

MiaI pressed the button. The red box came back.

RyanThat box really wanted your attention.

MiaMy shoulders got tight. I stopped smiling.

MiaI told myself, Mia, stay calm and try again.

RyanGood plan. Slow hands make fewer mistakes.

MiaI tried again. The same red box came back.

RyanThat was not the happy ending.

MiaNo. Then I asked the website to send a code for a new password.

RyanGreat! Your phone could help.

MiaMy phone was black. It had no power.

RyanOf course. Every problem came at once.

MiaI held the button, but it would not turn on.

RyanDid you have a charger near you?

MiaThe charger was in my bedroom.

MiaI ran there and found it under a book.

RyanThe charger was taking a little rest.

MiaI started to charge my phone and waited.

MiaAt last, the phone began to turn on.

RyanAnd what time was it now?

MiaSix fifty-three. I had seven minutes.

RyanNow I feel the stress too.

MiaThe phone showed twelve new messages.

MiaBut I could not find the code.

RyanSo what did you do?

MiaI decided to ask for help.

MiaI called you on my kitchen phone.

RyanI remember. You started with three words.

MiaI said, Ryan, help me!

RyanYou also said, class, password, apples.

MiaI did not have time for a long sentence.

RyanI asked you to check your email.

MiaYes. The code was in my email.

MiaI typed it in and made a new password.

RyanDid the red box finally leave?

MiaYes! I could log in at six fifty-nine.

RyanOne minute before class. Very nice.

MiaI quickly wrote my new password on paper.

RyanYou chose to write it down this time.

MiaI did. Then I put the paper in my desk.

RyanGood. A safe place is important.

MiaThe teacher came on screen and waved.

MiaI smiled and held up my apples.

RyanSo the cooking class was a success?

MiaThe class was. The cakes were not.

RyanWhat happened to the cakes?

MiaI was still thinking about my password.

MiaI used salt, not sugar.

RyanMia! Those were surprise apple cakes.

MiaVery surprising. I took one small bite.

MiaMy whole face became very sad.

RyanThat is a clear review: password good, cake bad.

MiaExactly. The story gives us six useful actions.

RyanNext, we will learn each phrase clearly.

MiaWe will use easy meanings and short examples.

RyanOur first phrase today is log in.

MiaLog in means use your name and password to open a website or app.

RyanYou often use an email and a password.

MiaFor example, I need to log in before class.

RyanYou can also log in at work.

MiaOr you can log in to your bank app.

RyanPlease use only your own account.

MiaYes, and keep your password safe.

RyanWe log in before we use our account.

MiaWe log out when we finish.

RyanToday, our hero is log in.

MiaIt is short, common, and very useful.

MiaOur second phrase today is type in.

RyanType in means put words or numbers into a phone or computer.

MiaYour fingers usually do the work.

RyanFor example, type in your email address here.

MiaYou can type in a name.

RyanYou can type in a phone number.

MiaYou can also type in a short answer.

RyanThe words go into a box on screen.

MiaI typed in the code yesterday.

RyanRight, and that code helped open the class page.

MiaSo type in means putting words into the box.

RyanKeep your eyes on the box while typing.

RyanOur third phrase today is try again.

MiaTry again means do it one more time.

RyanThe first time may not work.

MiaThat is normal. You can try again.

RyanFor example, the door is still closed.

MiaPlease use the key and try again.

RyanMaybe your first answer was wrong.

MiaRead the question slowly and try again.

RyanThis phrase can sound kind and helpful.

MiaA teacher can say, good work, try again.

RyanA friend can say it with a smile.

MiaIt gives you another chance.

MiaOur fourth phrase today is write it down.

RyanWrite it down means put it on paper.

MiaYou can also save it in a safe note.

RyanFor example, this address is new.

MiaI will write it down before I leave.

RyanWe use it for names and phone numbers.

MiaWe also use it for shopping lists.

RyanI write down ideas for this podcast.

MiaDo you write down my best jokes?

RyanYes. That page is still very clean.

MiaRyan! Please write that joke down too.

RyanDone. Now the page has one joke.

RyanOur fifth phrase today is turn on.

MiaTurn on means make a phone or computer start working.

RyanYou can turn on a phone.

MiaYou can turn on a computer.

RyanYou can also turn on a light.

MiaFor example, please turn on the kitchen light.

RyanThe opposite is turn off.

MiaTurn off the light when you leave.

MiaMy phone would not turn on yesterday.

RyanYour phone needs power before it can start.

RyanThis phrase is useful every single day.

MiaI used it twice before breakfast.

MiaOur sixth phrase today is ask for help.

RyanAsk for help means tell someone you need help.

MiaIt is smart, not weak.

RyanFor example, I do not understand this page.

MiaI will ask for help from my teacher.

RyanYou can ask a friend for help.

MiaYou can ask a worker for help.

RyanYou can use a full polite question.

MiaYou can say, can you help me, please?

RyanYesterday, you used the very short version.

MiaYes. Those first three words got your attention.

RyanThe important action was to ask for help.

MiaWe now know all six phrases.

RyanNext comes our six-part situation game.

MiaListen, think, and say your answer aloud.

MiaSituation one begins at a library computer.

MiaYou want to open your email. What do you do first?

RyanHmm, I know this one.

MiaTake a moment and say your answer.

RyanI need to log in first.

MiaPerfect. The phrase is log in.

RyanThen I can read my email.

MiaAnd please log out before you leave.

RyanGood point. It is a public computer.

MiaSituation two begins on a ticket website.

MiaThe page needs your name. What do you do?

RyanI see a white box on screen.

MiaThink for a moment. Then answer.

RyanI type in my name in the white box.

MiaGood. The phrase is type in.

RyanI check every letter before I continue.

MiaThat small check can save time.

RyanMy name is easy, but I still check.

MiaSituation three begins at your front door.

MiaYour key does not move. What can you do?

RyanI will not push the door hard.

MiaGood. Give us your simple answer.

RyanI can turn the key and try again.

MiaExactly. The phrase is try again.

RyanI can move the key slowly this time.

MiaCalm hands can help here too.

RyanAnd the door gets a second chance.

MiaSituation four begins during a phone call.

MiaA worker gives you a new number. What do you do?

RyanIt is a long number.

MiaYou do not want to forget it.

RyanI will write it down on paper.

MiaGreat. The phrase is write it down.

RyanI will read the number back too.

MiaThat helps you check it.

RyanPaper is the hero this time.

MiaSituation five begins in a dark room.

MiaYou need more light. What do you say?

RyanI can see the light switch near the door.

MiaSay a full and polite request.

RyanPlease turn on the light for me.

MiaNice. The phrase is turn on.

RyanThen everyone can see the room.

MiaAnd nobody walks into a chair.

RyanThat is good for people and chairs.

MiaSituation six begins in a busy train station.

MiaYou cannot find your train. What should you do?

RyanI see a worker near the big clock.

MiaThink, then give us your answer.

RyanI will ask for help from that worker.

MiaYes. The phrase is ask for help.

RyanI can show my ticket and speak slowly.

MiaA clear question can make travel easier.

RyanAnd I can reach the right train.

MiaYou finished all six situations.

RyanNext, we will review the full set.

MiaThen you will get one speaking challenge.

MiaNow, let us bring all six phrases home.

RyanFirst, log in means use your name and password to open a website or app.

MiaSecond, type in means put words into a phone or computer.

RyanThird, try again means do it one more time.

MiaFourth, write it down means save words or numbers.

RyanFifth, turn on means make something start working.

MiaSixth, ask for help means tell someone you need help.

RyanThese phrases give you a simple plan.

MiaFirst, turn on your phone or computer.

RyanNext, log in to your account.

MiaThen, type in the words or numbers the page asks for.

RyanIf it does not work, stay calm and try again.

MiaIf something is important, write it down safely.

RyanIf you still feel lost, ask for help.

MiaOne small action leads to the next.

RyanThat is why these phrases work well together.

MiaHere is your speaking challenge for today.

MiaTell us what you do to use one app.

RyanUse at least three phrases from this episode.

MiaYou can start with, first, I turn on my phone.

RyanThen say, next, I log in to the app.

MiaAdd one more step in your own words.

RyanYou can type in, try again, or ask for help.

MiaSpeak slowly. Your answer can be very simple.

RyanSay it once now, without reading.

MiaGreat! You used English for a real action.

RyanKeep the six phrases near your phone today.

MiaAnd keep sugar far from the salt.

RyanThat lesson may be even more important.

MiaMy next apple cakes will be sweet.

RyanPlease try again, and save one for me.

MiaI will write that request down.

RyanThanks for listening and practicing with us.

MiaSee you next time. You did great today!