Spoken English · 3-minute read
Speaking on the phone
Use clear, polite phrases to begin and manage phone calls.
The simple rule
If you cannot hear, say Could you repeat that, please?
See the difference
✓ Say thisMay I speak to Priya, please?
✕ Avoid thisGive Priya phone.
Try it yourself
Say the correct example aloud, then create a sentence about your own life using the same pattern.