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Speaking English on the Telephone |
10 Mar 2024
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If you have to talk on the phone in English, don't be afraid! The fear of talking on the phone in a second language will disappear if you practice often. The most difficult part about using the phone in a language that is not your own is the fact that you cannot see the other person's eyes, mouth, and body language. Although you might not be aware of it, in face-to-face conversation you lip-read and watch for smiles, frowns, and moving hands, all of which can help in understanding meaning. In addition, it is true that telephone interaction is perhaps not taught enough in ESL classrooms, nor is textbook treatment of telephone conversation adequate. These deficiencies pose a serious problem for ESL learners, given how much everyone relies on the telephone in everyday life. Telephone talk appears to be one area in which ESL learners are particularly sensitive, since they frequently state that it is difficult to talk on the telephone and they either avoid or limit such interactions. Speak Slowly and Clearly Make Sure you Understand the Other Speaker Use Businesses and Recordings Learn Telephone Etiquette (manners) Practice Dates and Numbers
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Using Prepositions with Times & Dates
Improving Intonation in English
Increasing Specific Vocabulary
Telephone Courtesy
Using Question Tags
Leaving Telephone Messages
Overused Words
Business Presentations – Signposting
Making introductions in Business Settings
General Tips to Improve your English
Improving your English through Reading
Telephone Talk General Advice
What can you do to improve your spoken English
Getting Native Speakers to speak more slowly on the telephone
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