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Telephone English
Telephone English
Reza and Craig agree that speaking on the phone in a foreign language is one
of most difficult things to do. You can’t see the other person, so you have no
body language, hand gestures or facial communication.
Vocabulary
To dial = marcar
To put (s.o.) through = pasar/poner a alguien
“Don’t put any calls through for the next hour” – No pases ninguna llamada en
la próxima hora
“I’m putting you through now.” – Ahora le paso (or pongo)
To hold (the line) = esperar (¡no cuelgue!) old phone
To hang up = colgar
To give (s.o.) a ring/call = llamar a alguien
To phone/call (s.o.) back = volver a llamar (a alguien)
The line’s busy/engaged = está comunicando
Leave/take a message = dejar/tomar un recado
ring tone – tono de llamada
Expressions
Identifying yourself
I’m afraid… = me temo que… I’m afraid Reza is not here/in the office
Asking for things
My number is ……
You can get me on …….
You can get in touch on/You can contact me on …..