BEP 69 INT (Transcript and Exercises) – Telephoning: Leaving a Message

People are busy. When you telephone people, they often aren’t there to take your call, so you need to leave a message. And almost everyone has to answer the telephone and take a message sometimes. Doing so professionally leaves a good impression on your customers, colleagues and boss.

In this business English podcast lesson we will hear a bad example and a good example of taking and leaving a telephone message.

Justin Thomas is with Trivesco, a major shipyard, or maker of ships. He is calling Sylvie Peterson at Daneline, a shipping company. Sylvie is a sales and purchase (S&P) broker. A broker is a middleman or negotiator. Sylvie specializes in negotiating the purchase of “newbuildings” or newly built ships. Amy, the receptionist, answers the phone.

Key Language: Telephoning, Checking Back & Confirming

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Study Notes

Phrases & Practice
BEP 69 INT – Leaving a Message – Quiz

BEP 69 INT – Leaving a Message – Gap-fill

BEP 69 INT – Leaving a Message – Dialog & Vocabulary

BEP 69 INT – Leaving a Message – Language 1

BEP 69 INT – Leaving a Message – Language 2

BEP 69 INT – Leaving a Message – Flashcards


Listening Questions: BEP 69 INT – Telephoning: Leaving a Message

Bad Example
1) Does Amy answer the phone professionally?

2) Is Justin prepared?

Good Example
1) How does Amy answer the phone?

2) What is Mark calling about?

3) How does Amy make sure that she has got Mark’s correct phone number?

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