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Telephone Language
Here are some typical phrases that you can use in a telephone
conversation.
Answering the phoneHello? (informal)
Thank you for calling Boyz Autobody. Jody speaking. How can I help you?
Doctor"s office.
Introducing yourselfHey George. It"s Lisa calling. (informal)
Hello, this is Julie Madison calling.
Hi, it"s Gerry from the dentist"s office here.
This is she.*
Speaking.*
*The person answering says this if the caller does not recognize their
voice.
Asking to speak with someoneIs Fred in? (informal)
Is Jackson there, please? (informal)
Can I talk to your sister? (informal)
May I speak with Mr. Green, please?
Would the doctor be in/available?
Connecting someoneJust a sec. I"ll get him. (informal)
Hang on one second. (informal)
Please hold and I"ll put you through to his office.
One moment please.
All of our operators are busy at this time. Please hold for the next
available person.
Making special requestsCould you please repeat that?
Would you mind spelling that for me?
Could you speak up a little please?
Can you speak a little slower please. My English isn"t very strong.
Can you call me back? I think we have a bad connection.
Can you please hold for a minute? I have another call.
Taking a message for someoneSammy"s not in. Who"s this? (informal)
I"m sorry, Lisa"s not here at the moment. Can I ask who"s calling?
I"m afraid he"s stepped out. Would you like to leave a message?
He"s on lunch right now.Who"s calling please?
He"s busy right now. Can you call again later?
I"ll let him know you called.
I"ll make sure she gets the message.
Leaving a message with someoneYes, can you tell him his wife called,
please.
No, that"s okay, I"ll call back later.
Yes, it"s James from CompInc. here. When do you expect her back in the
office?
Thanks, could you ask him to call Brian when he gets in?
Do you have a pen handy. I don"t think he has my number.
Thanks. My number is 222-3456, extension 12.
Confirming informationOkay, I"ve got it all down.
Let me repeat that just to make sure.
Did you say 555 Charles St.?
You said your name was John, right?
I"ll make sure he gets the message.
Listening to an answering machineHello. You"ve reached 222-6789. Please
leave a detailed message after the beep.Thank you.
Hi, this is Elizabeth. I"m sorry I"m not available to take your call at
this time. Leave me a message and I"ll get back to you as soon as I can.
Thank you for calling Dr. Mindin"s office. Our hours are 9am-5pm,
Monday-Friday. Please call back during these hours, or leave a message after the
tone. If this is an emergency please call the hospital at 333-7896.
Leaving a message on an answering machineHey Mikako. It"s Yuka. Call me!
(informal)
Hello, this is Ricardo calling for Luke. Could you please return my call as
soon as possible. My number is 334-5689. Thank you.
Hello Maxwell. This is Marina from the doctor"s office calling. I just
wanted to let you know that you"re due for a check-up this month. Please give us
a ring/buzz whenever it"s convenient.
Finishing a conversationWell, I guess I better get going. Talk to you
soon.
Thanks for calling. Bye for now.
I have to let you go now.
I have another call coming through. I better run.
I"m afraid that"s my other line.
I"ll talk to you again soon. Bye. |
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发表于 2016-7-9 23:18:26