Engleski jezik – Poslovni engleski – razgovori telefonom

Phone conversations

How to sound natural and polite

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Wrong

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: 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.