Telephone conversation

Common Phrases in Telephone Conversation

Formal Sentences

• Good morning.
• Could you hold on a moment, please?
• I’m sorry, she is out of the Office today.
• Thank you for calling.
• May I ask who’s calling, please?
• I’m trying to contact, please wait…
• I’m afraid my English not good, please…
• I’m afraid he’s in a meeting.
• He’s free in the afternoon after about two.
• I would like to make a reservation, please

Informal Sentences

• Is … there?
• Hello, George’s phone
• Who is it?
• I’II ask her to ring you when … gets back.
• Hang on a second
• I can’t hear you very well.
• I’II let … know that you rang.
• Just a minute…
• Okay, wait a moment, please.
• Speak to you again soon.