Directory enquiries (BE), Assistance (AmE) /
Telefonauskunft
-Could you please give me the number of …
-What’s the country code, area code of …
-You must omit the 0 (ausgesprochen [o] BE und »zero« AmE)
before the area code.
- I would like to make a reverse charge call (BE) / collect call
(AmE).
-I’d like to book a person to person call.
Starting the call / Das Gespräch beginnen
Hello, this is ...
Could I speak to ...?
Could you put me through to ...?
I’m calling about / to …
Making an appointment, arranging a date / Termine vereinbaren
-I’d like to make an appointment with …
-Would the 28th of August suit you / be convenient / be OK?
-Could we meet on Friday the 28th?
-How about Friday the 28th?
Changing appointments / Termine verschieben
I’m afraid that / sorry but …
I have to change / postpone our verschieben appointment.
I can’t make it on Monday.
Could we arrange another date?
I’m afraid I have to cancel the meeting.
Problems / Probleme
We have a bad connection.
Would you speak a little louder / more slowly please?
You’ve got the wrong number.
I’ve dialed the wrong number.
I’m sorry, he’s not available, try again later.
I beg your pardon?
I didn’t catch that, would you repeat that please?
Closing the call / Das Gespräch beenden
Right / So / Well / OK!
Thank you for calling / the information / your help.
Goodbye!
I look forward to hearing from you again.
I’ll talk to you later / soon.
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