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GLOSSARY |
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on the
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Although |
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exchanging |
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effective |
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direct |
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to get in
touch |
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get |
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quickly |
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the easiest way |
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challenging |
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Therefore |
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key phrases |
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conduct |
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successfully |
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Introducing
yourself |
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This is |
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It's |
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Ext. n° 338 |
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Is that |
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Could I
speak to |
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Can you put
me through to |
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Can I have
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I'd like to
speak to |
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Replies |
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switchboard operator |
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I'll put you
through |
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You're through |
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hold
the line |
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please go ahead |
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The line's
ringing for you |
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Specifying the
reason of your call |
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I'm calling about |
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I'm calling for |
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details |
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I'm calling to |
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let you know that |
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will not be able |
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attend |
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to wait |
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hold on |
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call back later |
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Excusing
yourself |
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Sorry to
keep you waiting |
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I'm afraid
the line's engaged |
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is not replying |
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Taking notes |
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Can I take a
message? |
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Would you
like to leave a
message? |
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Can I ask
who's calling? |
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Leaving a
message |
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Could I
leave a message? |
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Could you
get her to call me? |
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Could you
tell her I rang? |
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Offering to do
something for the caller |
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I'll get Mr
Roger to call you back |
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I'll give
him your message |
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I'll call
you on Monday |
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I'll check
that for you now |
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I'll put you
through to someone else |
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I didn't
catch that.
Could you just repeat what you said? |
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Sorry, what
was the name? |
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I'm afraid
it's a bad line.
Could you speak up? |
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Ending |
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Nice talking to
you |
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I'll speak
to you tomorrow |
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Look forward
to hearing from you again soon |
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