Grammar fix
technical problem
problem with technology
A difficulty or issue caused by a machine, device, or system not working as it should.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- We had a technical problem with the projector, so the meeting started late.technology
- During my online exam, I faced a technical problem when my computer suddenly froze, which made me quite nervous.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: technical problem (with/in/on something)
WrongWe have a technique problem.
RightWe have a technical problem.
'Technical' (to do with technology), not 'technique' (a method).
Patterntechnical problem (with/in/on something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
Natural; the formal version is IT-incident-report language.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a technical problemwithminorfixtechnical difficulties
Don't confuse it
Not used for problems with people or feelings—only for machines, devices, or systems.