Theme: Using the Telephone

Unit 1: Telephone Fears

Initial Assessment:
What does the student know, what does she need to know?

1. What do you find the most difficult about using the telephone?
2. What type of phone call do you find the most difficult to handle?
3. What type of phone calls do you make? (business, personal, employment)
4. What things make it difficult for you to understand during a telephone conversation?
5. Do you feel comfortable asking for clarification on the telephone?
6. Do you feel comfortable asking someone to repeat information?
7. Do you feel comfortable asking someone to slow down when they are speaking too quickly?
8. Do you feel comfortable asking someone to spell their name or address?

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