
1. The phone’s ringing. Why don’t you pick up the receiver?
2. Mrs. Scott isn’t available at the moment. Can you call back later?
3. Can you look up Mr. Brown’s number in the directory, please?
4. I’m afraid she’s with a client. Shall I put you through to her secretary?
5. I’m sorry about that. I’m glad you are still there. We must have
been cut off for a moment.
6. Mr. Green never seems to be in the office. I’ve been trying to get through to him all the morning.
7. Could you hold on for a moment, I’ll just find out for you.
8. Is Graham there? If so, could you put him on the line, please?
9. If an American telephonist asks “Are you through?” she wants to
know if your call is over.