Business English Шерсткова. Практикум по основам делового общения на английском языке учебное пособие
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Ms Anderson (Jewels and Things sales representative): ring ring ... ring ring ... ring... Secretary: Hello, Diamonds Galore, this is Maria speaking. How may I be of help to you today? Ms Anderson: Yes, this is Ms Janice Anderson calling. May I speak to Mr Franks, please? Secretary: I’m afraid Mr Franks is out of the office at the moment. Would you like me to take a message? Ms Anderson: Uhm... actually, this call is rather urgent. We spoke yesterday about a delivery problem that Mr Franks mentioned. Did he leave any information with you? Secretary: As a matter of fact, he did. He said that a representative from your company might be calling. He also asked me to ask you a few questions. Ms Anderson: Great, I’d love to see this problem resolved as quickly as possible. Secretary: Well, we still haven’t received the shipment of earrings that was supposed to arrive last Tuesday. Ms Anderson: Yes, I’m terribly sorry about that. In the meantime, I’ve spoken with our delivery department and they assured me that the earrings will be delivered by tomorrow morning. Secretary: Excellent, I’m sure Mr Franks will be pleased to hear that. Ms Anderson: Yes, the shipment was delayed from France. We weren’t able to send along your shipment until this morning. Secretary: I see. Mr Franks also wanted to schedule a meeting with you later this week. Ms Anderson: Certainly, what is he doing on Thursday afternoon? Secretary: I’m afraid he’s meeting with some clients out of town. How about Thursday morning? Ms Anderson: Unfortunately, I’m seeing someone else on Thursday morning. Is he doing anything on Friday morning? Secretary: No, it looks like he’s free then. Ms Anderson: Great, should I come by at 9? Secretary: Well, he usually holds a staff meeting at nine. It only lasts a half an hour or so. How about 10? Ms Anderson: Yes, 10 would be great. Secretary: OK, I’ll schedule that. Ms Anderson at 10, Friday Morning... Is there anything else I can help you with? Ms Anderson: No, I think that’s everything. Thank you for your help... Goodbye. Secretary: Goodbye. Notes: How may I be of help – This is a formal phrase used to show politeness. It means ‘Can I help you?’ delivery – поставка, доставка delivery department – отделдоставки to mention – упоминать as a matter of fact – насамомделе to resolve – решать (проблему) shipment - груз, партия товара to assure – уверять, убеждать to delay – задерживать to schedule a meeting – назначитьвстречу tolook like – казаться unfortunately – к несчастью to hold a staff meeting – проводить «оперативку», сбор сотрудников to last – длиться
7. Rewrite the following conversation to make it sound more polite.
8. Complete the conversation using the words and phrases in the box.
Now translate the following into English and role-play the dialogue. Student A (Receptionist)
Student B (Caller)
9. Study the dialogues. Taking a Message #1 Receptionist: Janson Wine Importers. Good Morning. How can I help you? Caller: Could I speak to Mr Adams, please? Receptionist: Who’s calling, please? Caller: This is Anna Beare. Receptionist: Sorry, I didn’t catch your name. Caller: Anna Beare. That’s B- E- A- R- E. Receptionist: Thank you. And where are you calling from? Caller: Sun Soaked Vineyards. Receptionist: OK Ms Beare. I’ll try and put you through. … I’m sorry but the line’s busy. Would you like to hold? Caller: Could I leave a message? Receptionist: Certainly. Caller: Could you tell Mr Adams that our shipment will be postponed and that the 200 cases ordered should arrive next Monday. Receptionist: Shipment delayed … arriving next Monday. Caller: Yes, and could you ask him to call me back when the shipment arrives? Receptionist: Certainly. Could you give me your number, please? Caller: Yes, it’s 503-589-9087. Receptionist: OK… I’ll tell Mr Adams that you called as soon as he’s available. Caller: Thanks for your help. Goodbye. Receptionist: Goodbye. Taking a Message #2 Caller 1: Hello, how can I help you? Caller 2: Hello. May I speak to John Bird? Caller 1: I’m afraid he’s not in at the moment. Caller 2: Oh dear! It’s an urgent order - we need five hydraulic pumps by 22 June. Could you take a message? Caller 1: Sure, just a moment let me get a pencil... OK. Could you tell me your name, please? Caller 2: Yes, sorry. It’s Elena Moretti from Stern Hydraulics in Switzerland. Caller 1: Right, I’ll take down the details and get John to contact you. Did you say five units? Caller 2: Yes, the reference is SG 94321. Caller 1: SG 94321-five units. Caller 2: Yes, that’s right. But the important thing is the delivery date - 22 June. C  aller 1: I don’t think that will be a problem.Caller 2: Good, it’s for a new customer. Caller 1: I see. Right, when John comes in, I’ll tell him immediately. Could you confirm the order by e-mail? Caller 2: Yes, of course. Caller 1: Is there anything else? Caller 2: I’ll leave my telephone number just in case he doesn’t have it. My cell phone number is 439 908 7754. Caller 1: OK. That’s 439 808 7754. Caller 2: No, it’s 439 908 7754. Caller 1: Ah, sorry. Caller 2: No problem. Thanks for your help. Good bye. Caller 1: Good bye. Now translate the following into English and role-play the situation. Student A (Receptionist)
Student B (Caller)
10. A few common expressions are enough for most telephone conversations. Practise these telephone expressions by completing the following dialogue using the words listed below. Switchboard: Continental Equipment. Can I help you? You: Could I ________ __________Mr Wilson, please? Switchboard:Putting you__________. Secretary: Hello, Mr Wilson’s secretary.__________ I help you? You: ________, can you hear me? It’s a ________line. Could you ________ up, please? Secretary: IS THAT BETTER? Who’s __________, please? You: This is Bob Brown from TST Systems. Secretary: Oh, hello. How nice to hear from you again. We haven’t seen you for ages. How are you? You: Fine, thanks. Could you ________me ________to Mr Wilson, please? Secretary: ________the line a moment. I’ll see if he’s in. I’m so sorry, I’m afraid he isn’t in the ________at the________. Could you give me your________, and I’ll ask him to ________you________? You: I’m________495 3840. That’s London. Secretary: Would you like to leave a _______for him? You: No, thanks. Just tell him I________. Secretary: Certainly. Nice to hear from you again. You: I’ll expect him to________ me this afternoon, then. Thanks. Secretary: You’re welcome. _______________ . number speak bad office hold good bye rang message can speak to ring on call back speaking put through hello moment through 11. Put the sentences below in the correct order. Some numbers have already been given to help you follow the line of the conversation. Role-play the situation.
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hank you. And what’s it in connection with?