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    This document provides examples of formal and informal telephone conversations. In the formal example, a receptionist answers a call for Midtown Computer Solutions and takes a message for Mr. Jack Parkins from the caller Fred. In the informal example, Ryan calls his friend Jenny to ask if their mutual friend Peter wants to go fishing, and Peter checks with his wife before agreeing to join them.

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    Telephone English Phrases

    Let's learn some essential telephone vocabulary.

    When someone calls you, the phone makes a sound – we say the phone is
    ringing. If you're available, you pick up the telephone or answer the telephone, in
    order to talk to the person.
    If there's nobody to answer the phone, then the caller will have to leave a message
    on an answering machine or voicemail. Later, you can call back or return the
    call.
    When you want to make a phone call, you start by dialling the number. Let's
    imagine that you call your friend, but she's already on the phone with someone
    else. You'll hear a busy signal - a beeping sound that tells you the other person is
    currently using the phone.
    Sometimes, when you call a company, they put you on hold. This is when you
    wait for your call to be answered - usually while listening to music.
    Finally, when you're finished with the conversation, you hang up.

    EXAMPLE

    Formal Telephone Conversation

    Receptionist : Midtown Computer Solutions, Helen speaking. How can I help you?
    Fred : Hello, this is Fred. May I speak with Mr. Jack Parkins, please?
    Receptionist : Hold the line, please. I'll put your call through.
    (after a moment) – I'm afraid he's out at the moment. Can I take a message?
    Fred : Yes. Can you ask him to give me a call? My number is 909-345-8955.
    Receptionist : Could you repeat that, please?
    Fred : Certainly. That's 909 345-8955.
    Receptionist : OK. I'll make sure Mr. Parkins gets your message.
    Fred : Thank you. Goodbye.
    Receptionist : Goodbye.
    Informal Telephone Conversation

    Jenny : Hello?
    Ryan : Hi Jenny, It's Ryan. How's it going?
    Jenny : Pretty good, thanks. How about you?
    Ryan : I'm fine. Sure, glad it's Friday. Hey, is Peter there?
    Jenny : Yeah, hold on, I'll get him. Peter! Ryan's on the phone.
    Peter : Hey Ryan, what's up?
    Ryan : Not much. Are you up for going fishing this weekend?
    Peter : What? There's a lot of background noise – I can barely hear you.
    Ryan : Sorry about that – I'm at the train station. I was wondering if you wanted to go
    fishing this weekend. I'm heading up to Mountain Lake with some friends early
    tomorrow morning.
    Peter : hmm, hang on a sec, let me just check with my wife to make sure we have no
    other plans.
    Ryan : Sure.
    Peter : Okay, she's given me the green light!
    Ryan : Great! We'll pick you up at 6 tomorrow morning, is that OK?
    Peter : All right, see you tomorrow.
    Ryan : See you, bye.

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