Maintenance of Forklift Machines

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Technician working on a forklift machine
CECR: A2
Forklift Vocabulary

Maintenance of Forklift Machines



🎧 Lire / écouter d’abord

In a warehouse, the technician checks the forklift. He looks at the engine and the battery. The battery is low, so he decides to charge it. He also checks the tires for any damage. After that, he tests the brakes to ensure they work well. Finally, he makes a report about the maintenance done. This is important to keep the forklift safe and efficient.

⚡ Objectifs pédagogiques

  • proposer une maintenance pour un chariot élévateur
  • expliquer un problème technique
  • demander des informations sur l'entretien

🎯 Votre mission

À la fin de ce cours, vous réutiliserez ces compétences dans une situation réaliste :

  • Ask about the battery status.
  • Explain a problem with the tires.
  • Report on the brakes condition.

🔑 Langage clé

  • Can you check the battery? Yes, I will check the battery.
  • The tires need to be replaced. I will replace the tires.
  • How often do we do maintenance? We do maintenance every month.
  • The brakes are not working well. I will fix the brakes.
  • Please make a report after the check. I will make the report.

⚙️ Règles

🟣 Checking the Battery

Règle :
When you check the battery, you need to see if it is charged. If it is low, you should charge it. This is important for the forklift to work properly.

Exemples :

  • The battery is low, charge it.
  • I will check the battery now.
  • Is the battery full?
Erreur fréquente + correction :

  • I check the battery is low. → I check if the battery is low.
  • The battery need to charge. → The battery needs to be charged.
✓Vérifiez votre compréhension
What do you do if the battery is low?

✍Utilisez la langue
Complete: If the battery is low, I will ___ it.

🟣 Replacing the Tires

Règle :
If the tires are damaged, you need to replace them. This ensures safety when driving the forklift. Always check the tires during maintenance.

Exemples :

  • The tires are worn out, replace them.
  • I will check the tires now.
  • Are the tires okay?
Erreur fréquente + correction :

  • The tires need replaced. → The tires need to be replaced.
  • I check the tires are damaged. → I check if the tires are damaged.
✓Vérifiez votre compréhension
What should you do if the tires are damaged?

✍Utilisez la langue
Complete: If the tires are damaged, I will ___ them.

🟣 Testing the Brakes

Règle :
It is important to test the brakes to ensure they work well. If the brakes are not working, you must fix them immediately. This is crucial for safety.

Exemples :

  • The brakes are not working, fix them.
  • I will test the brakes now.
  • Are the brakes okay?
Erreur fréquente + correction :

  • The brakes need fixed. → The brakes need to be fixed.
  • I check the brakes are working. → I check if the brakes are working.
✓Vérifiez votre compréhension
Why do we test the brakes?

✍Utilisez la langue
Complete: If the brakes are not working, I will ___ them.

🟣 Making a Maintenance Report

Règle :
After checking everything, you should make a report. This report helps keep track of what was done during maintenance. It is important for future checks.

Exemples :

  • I will make a report after the check.
  • The report is important for safety.
  • Did you make the report?
Erreur fréquente + correction :

  • I make a report after check. → I make a report after the check.
  • The report need to be done. → The report needs to be done.
✓Vérifiez votre compréhension
What do you do after maintenance?

✍Utilisez la langue
Complete: After maintenance, I will make a ___.

✍️ Vocabulaire

batteryA device that stores energy..
The battery is low and needs charging.
Répétez : Check the battery.
Défi rapide : What do you do if the battery is low?
tiresRubber parts that help the forklift move..
The tires are worn out and need replacement.
Répétez : Replace the tires.
Défi rapide : What do you check on the tires?
brakesParts that stop the forklift..
The brakes are not working properly.
Répétez : Test the brakes.
Défi rapide : How do you test the brakes?
reportA document that describes the work done..
I will make a report after the maintenance.
Répétez : Make a report.
Défi rapide : What do you write in the report?
maintenanceThe work done to keep machines in good condition..
Regular maintenance is important for safety.
Répétez : Do maintenance regularly.
Défi rapide : Why is maintenance important?

🧠 Flashcards interactives

Choisissez la bonne réponse, écoutez le modèle, puis répétez à voix haute.

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🌍 Compréhension globale

What does the technician check first?

Why does he charge the battery?

Complete: The technician makes a ___ about the maintenance.

✍️ Analyse écrite IA

CECR : A2Longueur : 2-3 phrases

Consigne : Write about a maintenance check you did.

Describe what you checked and why.

Critères de réussite : Use at least two sentences and connect your ideas.

Vocabulaire cible

  • battery
  • tires
  • brakes
Point de grammaire

  • present simple
  • past simple

🧩 Pratique guidée

Mini-dialogue :
Technician: Can you check the battery? Supervisor: Yes, I will check the battery. Technician: The tires need to be replaced. Supervisor: I will replace the tires. Technician: How often do we do maintenance? Supervisor: We do maintenance every month.

Pourquoi c’est utile :
This language is useful for discussing maintenance tasks clearly and effectively.

Expressions utiles :
Check the battery, Replace the tires, Test the brakes, Make a report.

What do you do if the battery is low?

Complete: If the tires are damaged, I will ___ them.
Complete: After maintenance, I will make a ___.

🎙️ Analyse orale IA

CECR : A2Objectif oral : 2-3 phrases

Tâche orale : Describe a maintenance check you did.

Tell what you checked and why.

Critères de réussite : Use at least two sentences and connect your ideas.

Vocabulaire cible

  • battery
  • tires
  • brakes
Point de grammaire

  • present simple
  • past simple

🚀 Défi rapide

Écoutez le modèle, répétez à voix haute, puis recommencez pour améliorer votre score.

EASYSay what you do if the battery is low.
Modèle : I will charge the battery.
Use the correct action for the battery.
MEDIUMExplain what to do with damaged tires.
Modèle : I will replace the tires.
Mention the action for the tires.
HARDDescribe the importance of brakes.
Modèle : The brakes are crucial for safety.
Explain why brakes matter.

🚀 Vous êtes prêt !

Vous allez maintenant réutiliser ce que vous venez d’apprendre dans une conversation réelle.

Essayez d’utiliser le vocabulaire, les structures et les expressions clés du cours.

Mission de conversation IA

Situation

You are discussing maintenance tasks with a colleague.

Votre mission
  • Ask about the battery status.
  • Explain a problem with the tires.
  • Report on the brakes condition.
Éléments à réutiliser
batterytiresbrakes
Conseil de communication

Use clear and simple language.