Conversation

Question 1

1 - Hello, can I speak to Gilles ?

2 -Do you know when he’ll be back ?

3 - I see. This is Gate of Google calling. Can you ask to Gilles to call me at home around eight PM your time ?

4 - Sure. It’s Gate.

5 - Yes, at around eight o’ clock tonight.

6 - That’s right

7 - I think he has it, but I’d better give it to you just in case.

8 - It’s area code 212, 456 9872.

9 - That’s right.

10 - I’m in the U.S

That’s right

Answer 1

1- I’m sorry. Gilles is not in the office right now.

(He’s away from his desk at the moment)

(he’s in a meeting)

Can I take a message ?

(May I take a message ?)

(Would you like to leave a message ?)

2 - I think he’ll be back in the office late this afeternoon

3 - I’m sorry. Can I have your name again ?

4 - I’m sorry. Could you repeat that slowly ?

… And your first name ?

… And your company ?

And you’d like him to call you at home ?

5 - Eight o’ clock Japan time.

6 - OK Can I have your number please ?

8 - Ah,212, 456 9872 ?

9 - And the country code ?

10 - Ok, and you want him to call you at 8PM our time?

After the caller has confirmed the message, you can finish the call by saying : “I,ll see that he gets the message” or “I’ll make sure he gets the message”.