Useful Phrases

Telephoning


Calling Someone


Hello, can I speak to John?
Is Emile there please?
Can you put me through to Mr Adams please?

Answering the Phone


Hello, who’s calling please?
Jane speaking. How can I help you?
This is Mark. Who’s calling?

Transferring a Call


Hold the line please.
Hang on a minute.
Jill, there’s a call for you! [informal]
Martin, you’re wanted on the telephone. [informal]

The Person is not In


She’s not here at the moment. Can you ring back later?
I’ll phone back later.
Can I leave a message?
Can I take a message?

Problems with the Line


I’ve got the wrong number.
Could you speak up a little, the line’s terrible.
We seem to have got a crossed line. Shall I ring you back?
I’m sorry, we seem to have been cut off.
Could you re-connect me please?

Adapted from Word Routes - Cambridge

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