Learning English pronounciation

Learning English pronounciation

Telephoning

Making contact
Hello. This is ....(James Turner).

Is that....(Monique Bresson)?
Yes, speaking.

Could I/I'd like to speak to ...(Mr Brown).
Who's calling, please?

I'm calling about...(the letter I sent you).
Hold the line, please.

I'm sorry,.../(Mr Brown) is in a meeting at the moment.
-------------/(he)'s busy at present.
I'm afraid.../(she) isn't here.

Leaving a message

Can I take a message?
Can I leave a message?

Could you take a message?

Could you ask .... (her) to call ....(Luigi Bastini)?
Could you tell .... (him) that ... (Ducan Ross) called?

Could you spell ...(your name), please?
What's your number, please?

Smart People Get a Baker's Dozen

An Idiom for Today

.....a baker's dozen….

A dozen has twelve pieces, but a baker's dozen has thirteen.

Example: If you buy a baker's dozen, you will get a bargain.
A baker's dozen has more pieces than a regular dozen.

Synonyms for the Day

Some new synonyms – smart, intelligent, brainy,

Examples: The teacher gave the smart students more difficult work.
Susan is the most intelligent student in the class.
The boy at the computer is brainy so he understands
computer programming.