Leave a short message when a colleague cannot answer.
The idea
Say This is and your name, explain the reason with I am calling about, and give your number.
Examples
- Hello, this is Morgan from the design team.
- I am calling about the delivery on Friday.
- Please call me back on 020 1234 5678.
- My name is Taylor and I work at the library.
- I am calling to ask about our meeting.
- You can reach me on 01632 960 123.
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Watch out
Giving only your name leaves the listener without a reason or a way to call you back.
Try it yourself
This ___ Jordan from the office. (is / are)
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is
is completes the introduction of one caller.
I am calling ___ the order. (about / under)
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about
about connects the call to its subject, the order.
Please call me ___. (back / over)
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back
back asks the listener to return the call.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
This ___ Jordan from the office. (is / are)
I am calling ___ the order. (about / under)
Please call me ___. (back / over)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Record a message with your name, a reason for calling and a callback number.