Telephoning — Vocabulary and Dialogues — English 2nd Year Middle School — Algerian Curriculum

Telephoning — Vocabulary and Dialogues

Making phone calls in English requires specific vocabulary and polite expressions.

Answering the phone

• Hello? / Good morning, this is… speaking.
• Who’s calling, please? / Can I help you?

Asking to speak to someone

• Could I speak to…? / Is… there?
• I’d like to speak to…, please.

Taking and leaving messages

• Can I take a message? / Would you like to leave a message?
• Please tell him/her that… / I’ll call back later.
• My number is… / Could you ask him to call me?

Common phone problems

• The line is busy. / I can’t hear you well.
• You’re breaking up. / Could you speak up, please?
• I’ll call you back. / Hang on a moment.

Exercises

1. Complete the phone conversation with the missing expressions.
2. Role-play a phone call inviting a friend to your birthday party.
3. Practice leaving a voicemail message.

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