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Phoning
Introducing yourself
John Edwards speaking.
This is John Edwards.
Asking who is on the telephone
Excuse me, who is this?
Can I ask who is calling, please?
Asking for Someone
Can I have extension 56?
Could I speak to...?
Is Sarah in?
I'll put you through
Can you hold the line? Can you hold on a moment?
How to reply when someone is not available
I'm afraid ... is not available at the moment
The line is busy...
Mr X isn't in... Mr X is out at the moment...
Taking a Message
Can I take a message?
Can I tell him who is calling?
Would you like to leave a message?
Other useful sentences...
| TELEPHONING |
| Where is the nearest phone box? |
| Where are the phone directories? |
| I want Directory Enquiries. |
| I want to make a phone call to France. |
| What is the code for Paris? |
| Could I have extension 302? |
| Hold the line. |
| It's engaged. |
| I can't get through at all. |
| The number is not ringing. |
| I've got the wrong number. |
| The phone is out of order. |
| We were cut off. |
| I'll try again later. |
| Could I speak to Mr Jones? |
| Could you put me through to John? |
| Who's speaking? |
| Mr Johns? - Speaking. |
| Hullo, this is Mike speaking. |
| Can I leave a message? |
> EXERCISE
Build this dialogue. The first sentence is: Hello! Welcome to...
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