Showing posts with label listening comprehension. Show all posts
Showing posts with label listening comprehension. Show all posts

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Business English: Fast Talkers On The Phone




Using the phone in a second language is very difficult, especially at work. Today, we'll look at how to handle fast talkers on the phone.


Fast Talkers



First, politely ask the caller to slow down.  Use indirect questions to help you with the problem (see post).

Situation 1: The Caller is talking too fast.


Excuse me. _______________________

a) Slow down. You're talking too fast.

b) Speak slowly!

c) Speak slowly, please.

d) Could you speak more slowly, please?

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