This is free and very useful English learning video series from Espresso English Course. In this lesson you can learn English vocabulary with pictures about the topic of Problems and Defects. By watching above video, you will see the pictures about the words you want to learn. And you will listen the explanations the words and also you will hear the pronunciation of the words. So this is very powerful methot to learn English vocabulary with an easy and quic way.
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary below:
- scratched
- cracked
- smashed
- torn / ripped
- crumpled
- stained
- chipped
- dented
- bent
- burnt
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Problems and defects: meanings and examples
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| scratched | has thin marks on the surface | My phone screen is scratched. |
| cracked | has a line where it has broken, but is still in one piece | The mug is cracked, so it leaks. |
| smashed | broken into many pieces | The window was smashed by a ball. |
| torn / ripped | (cloth or paper) pulled apart | My jeans are ripped at the knee. |
| crumpled | pressed into lots of folds | The letter was crumpled at the bottom of my bag. |
| stained | has a mark that is hard to remove | His shirt is stained with coffee. |
| chipped | a small piece has broken off the edge | This plate is chipped. |
| dented | has a hollow made by a hit | The car door is dented. |
| bent | no longer straight | The key is bent and won’t open the door. |
| burnt | damaged by fire or heat | The toast is burnt. |
Useful phrases for complaints
- “I’d like to return this – it’s cracked.”
- “The box arrived dented and the glass inside is smashed.”
- “Could I exchange this shirt? It’s stained.”
Practice
Look around your home and describe three things using these words, for example: “My laptop is a bit scratched.” Saying real sentences about your life is the fastest way to remember new vocabulary.
