Vocabulary
Study the following vocabulary.
Telephoning
phone box
mobile phone
answering machine
fax machine
telephone number
telephone directory
phone card
wrong number – incorrect
dial – start the phone number
get through to – get connected to
collect call – the person you are calling will pay for the call
operator
code – e.g. +420
long distance call – to another town or country
local call – just in the local area
directory enquiries – you call DE if you need to get some phone number
answer the phone – pick it up when it is ringing
Could I speak to Anne?
Who's calling?
I spoke to him by phone.
What's your phone number?
I'll put you through.
I'll phone you back in 10 minutes.
I'll give you a ring tomorrow.
The line is engaged at the moment,
Someone is already on the phone.
May I leave a message for jackie?