Topic: On the Phone
Mode: Interpretive
Level: Intermediate
Students will match various situations with what they would say to the person on the phone.
Components of this activity: A worksheet
Instructions to the teacher
Using the situations and responses below, make a matching worksheet.
Instructions to students
Read the situations and match them with the best response.
Situations
You are busy for the rest of the day.
You don’t recognize the caller’s voice.
You need some help with something.
You need just a few minutes to look up some information.
You need to visit the doctor.
You want to leave a message for John.
You think that the connection has been lost.
You want to speak with Julie.
Responses
Can you call me back tomorrow?
You must have the wrong number.
I need to ask a favor.
Can you call me back in 30 minutes?
I’m calling to schedule an appointment with the doctor.
This message is for John.
Are you still there?
May I please speak with Julie?