Telephoning – Situational Dialogues – How to say
A.
1.
Number please.
I’d like to make an A.D.C, personal call to 01-486-2435, please.
What is the name of the person you wish to speak to?
Miss Susan Greene. G-D double E-N-E.
What is your number, please?
Brighton 11865.
2.
Number please.
Eastbourne 74655, personal with A.D.C., please.
Who do you want to speak to?
Extension 214..
What number are you calling form.
Aberdeen 605.
3.
Number please.
Could you get me Lutton 12507.
Make it personal , please.
The name of the person you are calling, please?
The Export Manager.
Where are you calling from?
Belfast 74520
4.
Number please .
Can I have a personal call to Bedford 645983, please?
Who are you calling?
I’m not sure of the name but it’s room 211.
Your excchange and number, please.
Swansea 66932.
B.
1.
Eastbourne 54655
Hallo. John here. Can I speak to Mary, please?
Hold the line, please.
Ok
Sorry, but she’s out.
Would you tell her I rang?
I’d be glad to.
2.
486-4459
Hallo. David Black speaking. May I have a word with June.
I’ll just see if she’s in
Right you are
I’m afraid she’s not here
Could you take a message?
Yes,, of course.
3.
Blackpool 15014
Hallo. This is James here. Is Alice there, please?
Hang on a moment.
All right.
I think she’s gone shopping.
Would you ask her to call back?
Certainly.
4.
922-6530
Hallo, My name’s Frank Duncan. Could I talk to Linda, please?
I’ll find out if she’s at home.
Right.
Sorry, but she won’t be back till Monday.
Can you tell her to ring me when she gets back.
With pleasure.