Dans cette conférence nous verrons comment recevoir un appel téléphonique et comment passer un appel téléphonique en anglais.
Receiving a phone call – examples with Ben:
Example 1 :
– Hi Nelly, it’s Ben, is your brother there?
Example 2 :
– Good morning, this is John Michaels I’d like to speak to Mr White, please, it’s about our last meeting.
Text 1 :
- Can I have your name please?
- How can I help you?
- Just a moment please.
- Of course, please hold a minute while I check that.
- Could you please hold on a minute?
- Can I put you on hold for a minute?
- Is there anything else I can help you with?
Text 2 :
Lorsqu’il faut donner une réponse négative…
- Oh, I’m sorry, he’s not there yet.
- I’m afraid Mr white isn’t in the office at the moment.
- Can I take a message? / Would you be able to call back later?
Text 3 :
- Hello it’s Ben.
- I’d like to speak to Mr. Manning please.
- I’m calling on behalf of Apple Computers.
Text 4 :
- I’d like to know if you have any vacancies for the 24th of May.
- I’m calling about the last draft you sent me.
- It’s with regards to our next meeting.
- I’m calling/phoning to change our reservation if possible.
Text 5 :
- Thank you for calling.
- Is there anything else I can help you with?
- Bye bye!
- Bye for now!
Example 3 :
Conversation avec Alban et Ben…
Ben : Hello, Ben speaking.
Alban : Hi Ben, it’s Alban, how is it going?
Ben : Not bad at all Alban, what’s going on?
Alban : Well, I’m calling to know if you’re available next week for a little snowboarding session. The weather forecasts announce a lot of snow and a sunny day. How does that sound?
Ben : I’d love to go! But I’m afraid I’m not available this Monday. How about Tuesday?
Alban : Tuesday is good for me too.
Ben : Great, let’s meet at my place at 9am.
Alban : Perfect, see you then.
Ben : Bye!