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Telephone calls - Common English phrases. |
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Answering the phone:- |
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Good morning/afternoon XYZ Ltd. How can I help you? |
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Connecting a caller:- |
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I'll put you through now. |
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One moment please. |
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Explaining there's a problem:- |
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I'm sorry, but the line's engaged at the moment. |
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I'm sorry. There's no reply. |
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I'm sorry, but he/she's out of the office at the moment. |
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I'm afraid he/she's on the other line at the moment. |
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Offering help:- |
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Would you like to hold? |
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Is there anyone else who could help you? |
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Can I take a message? |
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Maybe I can help you? |
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Offer a return call:- |
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Perhaps he/she can call you back? |
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Could he/she call you back? |
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Offering to take a message:- |
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Can I take a message for him/her? |
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Would you like to leave a message? |
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Asking for the caller's name and number:- |
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Could I have your name and number, please? |
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Could you give me your name and number, please? |
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Checking the information:- |
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Could you spell that, please? |
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Can I just check that again, please? |
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Could you repeat that, please? |
