Phrases For Telephone
Table of Contents. English Telephone Conversations Vocabulary: Phones. Telephone/ phone E.g. The telephone rang and interrupted my train of thought.
Cordless telephone (A cordless telephone or portable telephone is a telephone in which the handset is portable and communicates with the body of the phone by radio, instead of being attached by a cord.). Cell phone/ mobile E.g. I talked to her on my cell phone. Phone box E.g. When the car broke down, I walked to the nearest phone box to call the garage. Payphone E.g. There’s a public payphone in reception.
Top up card E.g. He’ll be able to buy all the penny chews and mobile phone top-up cards he wants. Landline E.g.
Landline phones are an open channel. Phone book E.g. I picked up the phone book and glanced through it.
Vocabulary: Making a telephone call. To call E.g.
I’ll call a taxi for you. To phone E.g.
He phoned to invite me out for dinner. To make a phone call E.g.
I’ll just make a phone call while you finish the dishes. To ring E.g. I’ll ring you up later. To dial the number E.g. You grab the phone and dial the number to your office. To dial a wrong number E.g. Today, though, I got a wrong number call, and I said (nicely) “I’m sorry, you have the wrong number.
To pick up the phone E.g. I went to pick up the phone/receiver, but it had stopped ringing. To hang up E.g. Let’s hang up and try for a better line. To call back E.g.
I’ll call back at a more convenient time. To answer E.g. I went downstairs to answer the phone. To send a text message E.g. If the software detects unusual activity on an account, it will send a text message to the mobile phone. To text E.g. Text me when you’re on your way.
Useful Vocabulary – Line – Engaged/busy – Out of order. – Reverse-charge call – Long distance call – Local call – National call – International call – Dialing code – Number – Wrong number – Speed dial – Enquiries – Message – Operator – Answering machine Phrases On the Phone – David speaking! – Excuse me, who’s speaking (Calling)? – Could you put me through to Jane?
– Could I speak (I’d like to speak) to Jane? – I can’t get through to Janes office. – Where can I reach her? I’ve got a wrong number/ – Can I leave a message?
– Can you hold the line? – Hold the line/ Hold on. – We were/ got cut off.
– I can’t get a signal here. – My number is one four two nine six five English Telephone Conversations FORMAL.
Good Morning. This is speaking.
Could I speak toplease?. I’m trying to contact. I’m calling on behalf of.
speaking, how may I help you?. May I ask who’s calling, please?. Could I speak to someone who?. I would like to make a reservation please.
Could you hold on a moment, please. I’m sorry, he’s out of the office today. I’m afraid my English isn’t very strong, could you speak slowly please?. Can I leave a message please?.
Good Phrases For Telephone
Thank you for calling INFORMAL. Hi, it’shere. Isthere?. I’m in the post office at the moment, and I just needed. Hello, John’s phone. Who is it?. Just a minute.
Example Phrases For Telephone Game
Okay, wait a moment please. is out at the moment. Sorry, I didn’t catch that. I can’t hear you very well.
I’ll ask him to ring you whengets back. I’ll letknow that you rang. Bye. Talk soon. Speak to you again soon English Telephone Conversations Image.
» » » Telephone calls in English and common phrases Telephone calls in English and common phrases you can use Making a telephone call in English tips Making phone calls in English can be more difficult than when you are talking to someone face to face. When you are talking to someone face to face you can see the person's expressions or see what gestures they are making.
How to overcome these difficulties when making a telephone call Prepare in and practice before making a phone call in English. Make a list of some vocabulary and phrases you need to get the information that you need. Don't be afraid to ask Ask people to repeat themselves. Ask people speak more slowly.
Phrases you can use for telephone calls Hello. (informal) Hi / hello this is Jane. Thank you for calling Easy Pace Learning. Peter speaking how can I help you Doctors office. Jane speaking. May I speak to David Smith please. (formal) Is John there please. (informal) Can I speak to your brother. (informal) Am calling about.
I'm returning your call. One moment please. (formal) Hang on a second. (informal) She's not here. Would you like to leave a message? Could you ask him to call me back?
Phrases For Telephone Charades
Thanks for calling. Lessons that might be related to making telephone Print the English lesson on making telephone calls To print the lesson on learning how to make telephone calls. Right click on a white space and choose print. You can click on the printer icon just below and to the right of the contact us menu button at the top of the page or copy and paste the part of the exercise you want onto a word document and then print onto some paper.
Dictionary and how to use dictionaries Click on the following link for the Easy Pace Learning If you are struggling with a lesson or an exercise post a question we will try and help you or post your answers and let others compare.