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Telephone Talk



Telephone Talk

Here are some sample phrases and expressions for talking on the telephone.

See also: Free-English-Study: Telephone Talk


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In the sample conversations below, R is the "Receiver" and C is the "Caller."


Conversation 1

Rrrrring.

R: Hello.
C: Hello. Is Steve there?
R: I'm sorry. He's not here right now.
C: What time will he be back?
R: Around five thirty.
C: This afternoon?
R: Yes. May I ask who's calling?
C: This is his friend, Greg.
R: Okay. I'll tell him you called.
C: Thanks.


Conversation 2

Rrrrrring.

R: Tyler residence.
C: Is this Naomi?
R: No, this is her sister, Nancy.
C: You sure sound like Naomi.
R: Oh. Can I take a message?
C: Sure. Please tell her that Andy called.
R: Okay. I'll give her the message.
C: Thanks.
R: Bye.


Textbook: New Interchange 1, Chapter 15
Textbook: English Knowhow, Book 1, Chapter 14

See also: Calling on the Phone (from Teacher's Desk)

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