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Handout: Telephone Conversations
Phoning a Friend
| A: |
Hello |
| B: |
Hi Jean.
It’s Mary. Are you busy right now or do you have time to
talk? |
| A: |
Actually,
I’m just on my way out the door to pick up some groceries for dinner. Can
I call you back later this afternoon? |
| B: |
Sure.
I’ll be in until four. |
| A: |
Talk to you
later then |
| B: |
Bye-bye. |
Sorry Wrong Number
| A: |
Hello |
| B: |
May I
speak to Jane please? |
| A: |
No,
I’m sorry. You must have a wrong number. |
| B: |
Is this
343-9876? |
| A: |
No,
I’m sorry it’s not. |
| B: |
Sorry for
bothering you. Good-bye. |
| A: |
Bye. |
May I Take A Message?
| A: |
Hello |
| B: |
Is Jake
there, please? |
| A: |
No,
I’m sorry he’s not in right now. May I take a message?
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| B: |
Yes, could
you tell him Larry James called. My number is 498-7632 |
| A: |
I’ll
give him the message |
| B: |
Thank you.
Good - bye |
| A: |
Bye. |
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