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Saturday, July 26, 2008

Telephone language and phrases in English How to answer and speak on the phone

Answering the phone Good morning/afternoon/evening, York Enterprises, Elizabeth Jones speaking. Who's calling, please?


Introducing yourself
This is Paul Smith speaking.
Hello, this is Paul Smith from Speakspeak International. 


Asking for someone
Could I speak to John Martin, please? 
I'd like to speak to John Martin, please.
Could you put me through to John Martin, please?
Could I speak to someone who … 



Explaining
I'm afraid Mr Martin isn't in at the moment. 
I'm sorry, he's in a meeting at the moment.
I'm afraid he's on another line at the moment.


Putting someone on hold
Just a moment, please. 
Could you hold the line, please?
Hold the line, please.
 
Problems
I'm sorry, I don't understand. Could you repeat that, please?
I'm sorry, I can't hear you very well. Could you speak up a little, please? 
I'm afraid you've got the wrong number. 
I've tried to get through several times but it's always engaged. 
Could you spell that, please? 


Putting someone through
One moment, please. I'll see if Mr Jones is available. 
I'll put you through.
I'll connect you.
I'm connecting you now. 


Taking a messag

Can I take a message? 
Would you like to leave a message? 
Can I give him/her a message? 
I'll tell Mr Jones that you called 

I'll ask him/her to call you as soon as possible.

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