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ANSWERING THE PHONE

Catalina

Created on July 7, 2023

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ANSWERING THE PHONE & TAKING MESSAGES

Learn common phone conversation phrases and use them in a conversation

WATCH THE VIDEO

VOCABULARY

Complete the missing parts

PHONE CONVERSATION PHRASES

ROLE PLAY (Receptionist)

ROLE PLAY "BOOKING A HOTEL"

REFLECTION

EXTRA-PRACTICE

Watch the video

Identify:

Who's the receptionist? Who's calling? What is the reason for calling? Who is the lady trying to reach? What expressions did you listen?

Telephone phrases

  • Doctor Martin's office. May I know who's calling, please?.
  • One moment please. I will see if he's available.
  • May I speak to Mr. Green in the accounting department, please?
  • Would you mind calling back in an hour? I'm in a meeting just now.
  • Catalina speaking, who's calling?
  • Would you like to leave a message?

Complete the missing words

- Good afternoon, RW Design Center, ______ is Steve .- Oh, hi Steve, I'd ______ to speak to Jeniffer García, please - Of course, just a ________ while I see if she's _______... I see that Jennifer is out of the office until _______ morning. Is there anything that I can ______ you out with? - Oh thanks, I _______ think so. I really wanted to talk to her myself. - I understand, _____ you like to leave her a voicemail? Or I would be happy to take down a ________ if you prefer.

VOCABULARY

Taking messages over the phone
  • "I would like to" or "I'd like to"
  • "Just a moment please"
  • Available
  • Reach someone
  • Speed up
  • Bathroom remodel
  • Master bathroom
  • "That's it"