Phone Conversations

WATCH, LISTEN, and READ.

You will hear some of these 'phrases'. Many of them are spoken in reduced English ( like native English speakers speak). Can you guess the meaning from the conversation?

informal calls

*chillin' at home

*hangin' out

*grab a bite

*I'm down for anything.

*Meet you down there in 10.


formal calls

*confirm the details

*it works for me

What do you think the 'phrases' you heard mean? Write down your answers on a piece of paper. Example: 1) c Then check your answers by finding the word 'ANSWERS' and click on the 'v' on the right side.

What do these ‘phrases’ mean

ANSWERS

1) 'c' or 'e' 2) 'c' or 'e' 3) g 4) a 5) d 6) b 7) f

Here are some good tips when talking on the phone. WATCH and then take the quiz.

Click on the blue button below the video to take the quiz.

READ the conversation between a company receptionist and a caller. Notice: How do they use clarification to make sure they understand and get the meaning clear????

Phone Conversation - Receptionist ( R ) and Caller ( C )

Now, WATCH and LISTEN to the conversation. WATCH and LISTEN two times.

Take a Break

A 'learning' song