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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

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