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Thank you for the message. I'll be sure to pass this information along to Ms. Braun. Please let me know if there's anything else I can help you with today.

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Telephone

Thank you for the message. I'll be sure to pass this information along to Ms. Braun. Please let me know if there's anything else I can help you with today.

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Telephone: Taking & Leaving Message

A. Telephone: Taking a message

There are a number of phrases and idioms that are only used when telephoning. Let’s first take a
look at a sample dialogue:

Operator : Hello, Frank and Brothers, How may I help you?


David : This is David Jackson. Can I have extension 210?
Operator : Certainly, hold on a minute, I’ll put you through…
Frank : Bob Peterson’s office, Frank speaking.
David : This is David Jackson calling, is Bob in?
Frank : I’m afraid he’s out at the moment. Can I take a message?
David : Yes, Could you ask him to call me at 712 456-8965.
I need to talk to him about the Nuovo line, it’s urgent.
Frank : Could you repeat the number please?
David : Yes, that’s 712 456-8965, and this is David Jackson.
Frank : Thank you Mr. Jackson, I’ll make sure Bob gets this ASAP.
David : Thanks, bye.
Frank : Bye.
B.

Taking a message

 Can I take a message?


 Would you like to leave a message?
 Can I give him/her a message?
 I’ll tell Mr. Jones that you called.
 I’ make sure Mr. Jones rings you as soon as possible.
 At what number can you be reached?
 Could (Can, May) I take a message?
 Could (Can, May) I tell him who is calling?

C.

Putting someone through

 I’ll put you through to… (put through – phrasal verb =’connect’)
 I’ll connect you to…
 I’ll put… on the line
 I’m sorry, there’s no reply from Mr. Jones
 Can you hold the line?
 Can you hold on a moment?

D.

Asking someone to call back

 Thank you for waiting. I’m afraid Mr. Jones is not in at the moment.
 I’m sorry; Mr. Jones is in a meeting.
 Can/ Could you call back later in the day?
 I’m afraid … is not available at the moment.
 The line is busy… (When the extension requested is being used)
 Mr. Jackson isn’t in…
 Mr. Jackson is out at the moment…

E.

When someone is unavailable, you can use:


 I’ll wait/I’ll hang on.
 When can I ring him back?
 Well, please find him/please interrupt him.
 Will you please make sure (he) rings me back?
 Where is he?
 When will he be in?
 Where can I find him?

F.

Leaving a Message in the Answering Machine

Sometimes, there may not be anyone to answer the telephone and you will need to leave a message
in the answering machine. Follow this outline to make sure that the person who should receive your
message has all the information he/she needs.

1. Introduction ------- Hello this is Kate. OR Hello, My name is Kate Thomson


(More formal).
2. State the time of day and your reason for calling - - - - - It’s ten in the morning. I’m phoning
(calling, ringing) to find out if … / to see if … / to let you know that . . . / to tell you that….
3. Make a request - - - Could you call (ring, telephone) me back? / Would you mind ….? /
4. Leave your telephone number - - - - - My number is …. / You can reach me at …. /Call me at ….
5. Finish - - - Thanks a lot, by. / I’ll talk to you later, bye.
EXERCISE

You are a receptionist at Thomas & George. A client would like to speak to Ms. Braun, but she is out
of the office. Take a message and make sure you get the following information:

 Name and telephone number – asks the client to spell the surname.
 Message the client would like to leave for Ms Braun.
 How late Ms Braun can call the client at the given telephone number.

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