Phone message

Is your dad home?
You are now going to listen to a conversation on the phone.


The first time you listen, answer the following questions:

  1. Who is calling?
  2. Why is the caller calling?
  3. Who picks up the phone?


You are now going to answer some questions.
Before you answer these, listen to the recording again.

Don't forget to write your score down in your notebook or on your workplan!

Don't forget to write your score down in your notebook or on your workplan!

Listen to the audio, read the text and put the words to the right place.

Also study the extra questions on telephone language in English.

  1. How do the people in the phonecall say the following things:
    1. How do the people introduce themselves on the phone?
    2. How does the caller ask to speak to Nick?
    3. How does the caller ask about leaving a message for Nick?
    4. How does the oldest daughter say it is not a good idea to tell her name?
    5. How do the people say goodbye?
  2. Look on the internet for one more sentence for each situation in 1.