SOME EXPRESSIONS FOR TELEPHONING
	SOME EXPRESSIONS FOR
	TELEPHONING
	There are some expressions that you can use to make a phone call with someone:
	I/ BEGINNING A CALL
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		 I’d like to speak to Mr. A, please.
 
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		 Just a moment. I will connect you…..You’re through now.
 
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		 Mr. A speaking.
 
	II/ CHECKING INFORMATION
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		Did you get my e-mail?
 
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		It’s right here in front of me.
 
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		I thought It would be quicker to phone than send you another message. I want to run through some of the arrangement for Tuesday…..
 
	III/ ASKING THE CALLER TO HOLD
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		Sorry to keep you waiting so long. Could you hold on a little longer? The network is very slow today.
 
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		How long do you think it is going to take to find the information?
 
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		I won’t be long now. Right. Here we are. The figures you need are…
 
	IV/ASKING THE CALLER TO LEAVE THE MESSAGE
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		I’M trying to get hold of someone in your sales department. Are you having problems with your phone systems? I was cut off earlier and now there is no reply .
 
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		I’ll try the number for you. I’m afraid there’s no reply from the department. They must be at lunch. Would you like to leave a message. I’ll get someone to call you when they get back.
 
	V/ MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND
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		Can I speak to Mr. A? I understand that she is looking after Sales while Mr. B in on parental leave.
 
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		I am afraid she is not here at the moment. Can I take a message to her?
 
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		Could you say that Mr. B called and ask her to call me back?
 
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		Can you spell your name?
 
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		I will pass on the message.
 
	V/ ENDING A CALL
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		Have we covered everything?
 
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		You just need to let me know when you can send the report.
 
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		I will send you a message when I get back to the office. Any way. Thanks for calling.
 
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		No problem. I will wait to hear from you.