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Lesson 28: Making a complaint politely

Complain clearly and politely, and get a result. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-14

Confident Β· B1 Lesson 28 of 30 Β· Listen Β· Speak Β· Check

1. Key phrases

Press πŸ”Š to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • I'd like to make a complaint. Say it clearly.
  • I'm not happy with the service. Explain the problem.
  • I was told it would be ready on Monday. Explain what you expected.
  • This is the third time I've called. Show it's a repeated problem.
  • What can you do to fix this? Ask for a solution.
  • I'd like a refund. Say what you want.
  • Can I speak to a manager, please? Escalate politely.
  • I'd like that in writing, please. Get confirmation.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Customer" to take a part yourself.

3. Say it yourself

Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎀 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.

4. Quick check

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Good to know in Australia

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Stay calm and specific: what happened, when, and what you want. If a business won't help, your state's fair trading or consumer affairs office can give advice.