English Conversation A1.14

A1.14

Informal telephone call

(phone rings)

-          Hello.

-          Hi Jim. It’s Steve. Are you ok to talk?

-          Yes.

-          I’m just calling to ask if you want to go for a drink tonight.

-          That sounds good. But I’ll be at work until at least seven o’clock.

-          That’s fine we can meet up after you finish.

-          Ok. I’ll text you when I finish.

-          Perfect. I look forward to it.

-          Ok, see you later.

-          Bye.

Formal telephone call

-          Hello. May I speak with Mr. Jackson, please?

-          Speaking.

-          Hello Mr. Jackson. I’m calling from the bank. Is it convenient to talk now?

-          Yes, of course.

-          We’ve noticed that your bank account is in good order and we’d like to invite you in for a meeting with the bank manager.

-          Certainly. When?

-          Splendid. Shall we say on Saturday at eleven o’clock?

-          Perfect. I’ll see you then.

-          Thank you, Mr. Jackson. Goodbye.

-          Goodbye

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