Hello, this is ...
Just calling to say ....
You can reach me at ... .
I'll be in all day
I'll try calling again later.Bye
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LEAVING A MESSAGE ON A VOICEMAIL
Back
Can I take a message?
Can I give him a message?
Would you like to leave a message?
Front
TAKING A MESSAGE
Back
Hello. This is ....
I'm afraid I'm unable to come to the phone right now.
Please leave a message after the beep.
Front
LEAVING A RECORDED MESSAGE
Back
I'll see if he is available.
I'll see if he is in.
I'll put you through to Mr Johnson.
I'll connect you.
Front
PUTTING SOMEONE THROUGH
Back
Do you mind calling back this afternoon?
Sorry, can you call again later?
Would you mind trying him on his cell phone?
Front
ASKING THE CALLER TO CALL BACK/AGAIN LATER
Back
I'm sorry, could you repeat that, please?
I'm sorry. I didn't catch that.
I'm sorry. I didn't get that.
Could you speak more slowly, please?
Would you mind saying that again?
Front
PROBLEMS WITH UNDERSTANDING
Back
Can I leave a message?
Could you give him a message?
Front
LEAVING A MESSAGE
Back
Good morning / afternoon / evening, Models International, Kathy Howard speaking.
Models International, good morning. How can I help you? / May I help you?
Hello. 8 4 4 1 2 3.
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ANSWERING THE PHONE
Back
I'd like to speak to William Johnson, please.
Could / May I speak to William Johnson, please?
Could you put me through to William Johnson, please?
Front
ASKING FOR SOMEONE
Back
This is Howard Williams from Models International.
Howard Williams speaking/ calling .
This is Howard Williams speaking.
My name is Howard Williams.
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INTRODUCING YOURSELF
Back
I'll make sure he gets this.
I'll see that he gets your message.
Front
PASSING ON A MESSAGE
Back
Can I have your name, please?
Could I have your name, please?
Who's calling?
May I ask who's calling?
What did you say your name was?
Front
ASKING SOMEONE'S NAME
Back
Could you spell that, please?
Can you spell your name, please ?
Front
SPELLING
Back
One moment, please.
Just a moment, please.
Could you hold the line, please?
Hold the line, please.
Please hold.
Front
PUTTING SOMEONE ON HOLD
Back
I am calling about the catalogue.
It's about .....
Could you tell me who's responsible for......
I'd like some information about .......
Front
GIVING A REASON FOR CALLING
Back
I'm afraid she isn't in.
I'm sorry. He is in a meeting / out of town / at lunch at the moment.
I'm afraid he's on another line at the moment.
I'm afraid the line is engaged.
He cannot get to the phone right now.