Phone conversations
How to sound natural and polite

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I want to speak to John.
Who are you?
McNeil.
Wait.
Ok
He isn't here. Do you have a message for him?
Yes, I want him to call me on my mobile.
Spell your name.
m-c-n-e-i-l
Give me your mobile number.
090 654 382 995
Ok. Bye!
Bye!
right
Could I speak to John, please?
Could I have your name, please?
Mr McNeil.
One moment, please.
OK.
I'm afraid he isn't at his desk at the moment. Can i take a message?
Yes. Could you, please ask him to call me on my mobile?
Of course. Could you spell your name for me, please?
Certainly. It's m-c-n-e-i-l.
And, could you tell me your mobile number?
Sure. It's 090 654 382 995
Thank you. I'll give him your message.
Thank you very much. Goodbye!
Conversation 1
Listen to this phone conversation. Try to understand the missing words in the sentences. Then check your answers below.
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Caller
Secretary
Caller
Hello ___ ___ ___ to Giovanna, please?
Secretary
___ ___ she’s not here at the moment. Can I ___ a ___?
Caller
Secretary
Caller
Yes, please ___ ___ Johan from Intec. ___ you ___ her I won’t be able to ___ the training course on Saturday? She can ___ me ___
if there’s a problem. I’m ___ 11 0191 498 0051.
Secretary
Ok. ___ ___ . Bye!
Caller: Hello could I speak to Giovanna, please?
Secretary: I’m afraid she’s not here at the moment. Can I take a message?
Caller: Yes, please this is Johan from Intec. Could you tell her I won’t be able to make the training course on Saturday? She can call me back if there’s a problem. I’m on 11 0191 498 0051.