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İş Yerinde Problem Çözmek
Solve a Work ProblemHero phraseBir problem varThere is a problem
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6 phrases from “İş Yerinde Problem Çözmek”
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Bir problem varHero phrase
Bir problem varThere is a problem
- Sistemde bir problem var, bakabilir misin?There's a problem with the system; can you take a look?
- Raporlarda bir problem var, sayılar tutmuyor.There's a problem in the reports; the numbers don't add up.
Bana yardım etPhrase 1
Bana yardım etHelp me
- Bu dosyayı açamıyorum, bana yardım et.I can't open this file; help me.
- Lütfen bana yardım et, yetişemiyorum.Please help me; I can't keep up.
AnlamadımPhrase 2
AnlamadımI didn't understand
- Bu kısmı anlamadım, tekrar eder misin?I didn't get this part; can you say it again?
- Anlamadım; daha yavaş anlatır mısın?I didn't understand; could you explain more slowly?
Birlikte yapıyoruzPhrase 3
Birlikte yapıyoruzWe are doing it together
- Bu işi birlikte yapıyoruz, bölüşelim.We're doing this together; let's split it up.
- Sunumu birlikte yapıyoruz, sen grafikleri al.We're doing the presentation together; you take the charts.
Sorun değilPhrase 4
Sorun değilNo problem
- Geç kaldıysan sorun değil.If you're late, it's no problem.
- Hatayı düzelttik, sorun değil.We fixed the mistake; it's no problem.
Çözüm buldukPhrase 5
Çözüm buldukWe found a solution
- Uzun uğraştık ama çözüm bulduk.We worked on it for a long time, but we found a solution.
- Müşteri mutlu, çözüm bulduk.The customer is happy; we found a solution.
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Emre, you were very tired yesterday!
Elif, don't ask! I had a very tough day at work yesterday.
Why? Did you wake up late in the morning?
Yes! I woke up at eight in the morning. I ran to the bus!
Oh no! So what happened at the office?
A big problem came up at my desk yesterday.
Really? Did you panic a lot?
Yes! My heart beat very fast.
Were you stressed all day?
Yes, but thanks to my friend Ali I smiled later!
So what did you do? Did you hit the keyboard?
Haha! No. First I looked at the screen and said Please work!
Did you try talking to the computer?
Yes! Then I immediately asked my friend for help.
Very nice. Asking for help at work is very important.
Exactly right! We are talking about this today.
Listeners, welcome!
Today's topic: solving problems at work.
And asking for help in Turkish!
Today we will learn six easy and useful sentences.
Our main sentence: Bir problem var.
Bir problem var. This sentence saves lives at work!
Second sentence: Bana yardım et.
Third sentence: Anlamadım.
Fourth sentence: Birlikte yapıyoruz.
Fifth sentence: Sorun değil.
Sixth sentence: Çözüm bulduk.
Elif, there was also a hot tea break in yesterday's event!
A tea break? Turkish office culture is very nice.
Yes! We drank tea and solved the problem easily.
Very nice! Explain Turkish tea culture after your story.
Okay. Now let's start with my story from yesterday!
Emre, what happened at the office yesterday?
I came to the office at nine yesterday morning.
Nice. Did you get your coffee?
Yes. I got hot coffee and sat at my desk.
What happened then?
The boss asked me for a big report.
A report? How many pages was it?
It was exactly ten pages! It was a very important report.
Did you have little time?
Very little! There was a big meeting at twelve o'clock.
Oh no! What time was it then?
It was eleven o'clock!
There was only one hour left!
Yes! I immediately started writing the report.
What happened first?
First the printer jammed. Papers got stuck!
Oh no! Did you fix the printer?
I fixed it. But then a bigger thing happened.
What happened Emre?
Suddenly the computer screen shut down.
What? Did the screen shut down?
Yes! The screen went black and the mouse didn't move.
Oh no! Did you panic?
I panicked a lot! My face turned bright red.
What did you say at that moment?
I looked at my friend Ali at the next desk.
Did you call Ali?
Yes! Ali, come to my desk! I said Bir problem var!
Bir problem var! A very right time.
Yes! I said Bir problem var and pointed to the screen.
What did Ali do then?
Ali came to my desk. He wanted to help me.
What did Ali say?
Ali said: Emre, be calm! You said Bana yardım et, I am here.
Did Ali understand the problem?
Ali leaned under the desk and looked at sockets.
What did Ali see there?
Ali said: The cable unplugged, don't be afraid at all!
Haha! Did the cable unplug?
Yes! I had pulled the cable with my foot.
Ah Emre! You are very careless!
We plugged in the cable. The computer turned on immediately!
Super! Was the report saved?
It was saved! At eleven thirty the report finished.
Great! So when was the tea break?
The report was done. Ali looked at me and smiled.
What did Ali say?
Ali said: Come, now we drink a nice tea!
Ah, a wonderful tradition!
Elif, is tea very important in Turkish offices?
Yes Emre! Tea culture is very strong in Turkish offices.
There is a tea guy at the office!
Right! The tea guy brings tea on a silver tray.
There is hot rabbit-blood red tea in small glass cups.
You put two small sugar cubes.
You stir with a small spoon. Tinkling sounds come!
When there is a problem everyone goes to the tea corner.
People talk and laugh while drinking tea.
Yes. Tea conversation completely removes stress.
We solve problems more easily with tea!
Exactly right! Tea brings friendship and trust.
I also drank tea with Ali yesterday. I drank two glasses of brewed tea!
Very nice and sweet story Emre.
Now let's look at the six sentences we learned in detail.
Our first sentence was the main sentence: Bir problem var.
Bir problem var means, there is a problem.
Yes! When there is a difficulty you say this right away.
For example your car doesn't start. What do you say?
I immediately say Bir problem var!
Your voice can be calm or excited.
But the sentence is the same: Bir problem var!
What was the second sentence Emre?
Second sentence: Bana yardım et.
Bana yardım et means help me.
You are carrying a heavy box at the office. What do you say?
You look at your friend and say it.
You say Please help me!
You can use the sentence Bana yardım et, everywhere in daily life.
In the market, on the bus, even on the street!
Yes! People love helping very much.
Especially in Turkey people are helpful.
Exactly right! When you say Bir problem var they come immediately.
This is really a great feeling!
A very clear and polite sentence.
Third sentence: Anlamadım.
Anlamadım means I didn't understand.
The boss speaks fast. You miss words.
Someone explains an address fast. You don't understand.
A foreigner speaks fast. What do you say?
Don't be afraid! Say Excuse me, anlamadım.
Yes. Saying Anlamadım is honesty.
People explain again and work becomes easier.
Our fourth sentence: Birlikte yapıyoruz.
Birlikte yapıyoruz means we do it together.
Doing a project alone can be difficult.
Sending one hundred emails alone is very difficult.
Two people send fifty each.
You join hands with your friend.
You say We are doing this work together.
Fifth sentence: Sorun değil.
Sorun değil means no problem.
Your friend arrived late or made a small mistake.
Sent the wrong file by email.
What do you say to them?
I say Sorun değil! You say don't be sad.
Don't break your heart over small things!
Yes, life is short. Say Sorun değil and smile!
This sentence gives great moral support to your friend.
Sixth sentence: Çözüm bulduk.
Çözüm bulduk means we found a solution.
You found the lost key. What do you say?
You say Çözüm bulduk and laugh!
The hard work ends. Everyone says Çözüm bulduk!
Elif, what do you do with a hard task?
I immediately stay calm and ask for help.
You stay calm. I get excited immediately!
So which team are you on Emre?
I am on the excited side. I am Team Emre!
I am on the calm side. I am Team Elif!
Team Emre always works hard. But gets excited very easily!
Team Elif makes a plan, writes a list, and starts calmly!
Team Elif drinks tea at the desk and waits!
Haha! Yes, Team Elif drinks tea.
Team Emre runs and yells!
Haha! You are very funny Emre.
Elif, do you have a surprise question today?
Yes Emre! There is a great surprise question for you.
I am curious! Ask away.
I heard that workers in Turkey drink a lot of tea.
Yes, I see it too.
I read somewhere. How many glasses of tea does a worker in Turkey drink per day?
Hmm. I guess. Three glasses?
No! Guess a bit more.
Five glasses?
Yes! On average they drink five glasses of tea per day!
Wow! Five glasses of hot tea!
There is tea break most at ten thirty and three.
A tea break at work means conversation and rest.
So do you know which tea is drunk the most?
Black tea or green tea?
Of course Rize black tea! Everyone drinks black tea.
I also drink tea now. Five glasses of black tea a day!
Emre, now it's practice time!
I'm ready Elif! Excitedly waiting for your questions.
I will give you twelve different office scenarios.
And you will say the correct sentence.
First scenario: You are at the office. The printer doesn't work. What do you say?
I look at my friend. I say Bir problem var! Bana yardım et!
Very nice! Bir problem var is the correct sentence.
Second scenario: Boss showed you a new program. But you got confused. What do you say?
I don't hesitate at all. I say Sorry, anlamadım!
Great! By saying Anlamadım you ask for help.
Third scenario: There is a big report. You cannot do it alone. What do you say to your friend?
I smile. I say We are doing this report together!
Great answer! The sentence Birlikte yapıyoruz fits perfectly.
Fourth scenario: While getting tea your friend spilled little water on your desk. They apologized. What do you say?
Friend, sorun değil! I say there is napkins.
Very sweet answer! Sorun değil is great.
Fifth scenario: Your computer broke. You worked for two hours and fixed it. What do you say to the boss?
I say with pride! Çözüm bulduk boss! The work is done!
Super! The sentence Çözüm bulduk makes the boss happy.
Sixth scenario: A new client came. They speak English but you understand little. What do you say to your friend?
I call out immediately. I say Bir problem var! Please help me!
Very smart! You combined two sentences.
Seventh scenario: Your friend asked you a question. But the voice was very quiet. What do you say?
Excuse me, I didn't hear your voice, I say Anlamadım!
Honest answer! Anlamadım is a very natural sentence.
Eighth scenario: Internet cut off. Online meeting stopped. What do you say to your friend?
Oh no! I say There is a problem with the internet!
Right! You used the Bir problem var pattern.
Ninth scenario: You prepared a tough presentation. Two friends worked day and night. In the end what do you say?
With a big smile on our face: I say We found a solution to this work!
Tenth scenario: Your friend dropped papers on the desk. They were very embarrassed. What do you say?
I pick up papers immediately. I say Sorun değil, we are doing it together!
Eleventh scenario: At lunch you are at a restaurant. Your friend doesn't know what to eat. What do you say?
I look at the menu. We eat soup and kebab, sorun değil!
Twelfth scenario: It's Friday evening at five. All week's projects are finished. What do you say to the team?
I yell with joy! Friends, we found a solution to all work! Have a good weekend!
Congratulations Emre! You passed all twelve scenarios successfully.
Thanks Elif! These sentences are really very useful.
Today was a great lesson Emre.
Yes Elif. Solving problems at work is very easy now.
Now there is a task for our listeners!
A great task for tomorrow!
A speaking task!
What will they do when they go to work tomorrow or work at home?
When there is a problem go in front of the mirror.
Look in the mirror and say it out loud three times!
Bir problem var, bana yardım et!
Repeat this sentence three times.
Speaking out loud brings confidence.
Practicing is the most important way to improve language.
Say three sentences every day!
And then get a glass of hot Turkish tea!
Haha! Don't forget to get tea.
Let's remember the six sentences we learned today again.
Bir problem var, Bana yardım et, Anlamadım.
Birlikte yapıyoruz, Sorun değil, and Çözüm bulduk!
Don't be afraid of problems.
There is always a solution!
See you tomorrow on a new topic!
Take very good care of yourselves! Goodbye!
Goodbye!
Sıra sendeYour turn
6 gerçek durumla pratikPractice with 6 real situations
1Bir problem varBir problem var
Sistem çalışmıyor. Yanındaki iş arkadaşından yardım istiyorsun. Ne dersin?
The system does not work. You want help from a friend at work next to you. What do you say?2Bana yardım etBana yardım et
Bu dosya açılmıyor. İş arkadaşından yardım istiyorsun. Ne dersin?
This file does not open. You want help from a friend at work. What do you say?3AnlamadımAnlamadım
Toplantıdasın. Bir kısmı kaçırdın, bir daha duymak istiyorsun. Ne dersin?
You are in a meeting. You miss one part and you want to hear it again. What do you say?4Birlikte yapıyoruzBirlikte yapıyoruz
İş çok büyük. İkiniz varsınız, paylaşmak istiyorsun. Ne dersin?
The work is big. There are two of you and you want to share it. What do you say?5Sorun değilSorun değil
İş arkadaşın geç kaldı. Üzgünüm diyor. Ne dersin?
Your friend at work is late. They say sorry. What do you say?6Çözüm buldukÇözüm bulduk
Problem uzundu, şimdi bitti. Patron nasıl gitti diye soruyor. Ne dersin?
The problem was long, now it is finished. The boss asks how it was. What do you say?Today's small task
A great task for tomorrow!A great task for tomorrow!
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