How to survive a telephone conversation in English

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Imagine the phone rings and the person on the other end only knows how to speak English. Does a cold sweat run down your spine? Don't panic and keep reading : mastering the art of English telephone conversations is easier than it seems.


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Foolproof tricks for speaking on the phone in English
Have a phrase ready for every situation. Most telephone conversations in finland phone number list follow more or less predictable patterns, so expressions and phrases can get you out of more than one tight spot. To get started, take a look at the next section of this article
Practice your listening skills . On phone calls, we don't have the support of context, and the sound isn't always the best. So if you want to be successful, good listening skills are a must. Try practicing a little bit each day with YouTube videos or podcasts.
Learn to spell. Since English is not pronounced the same way it is written, it is impossible to catch surnames and street names without knowing how to spell. Luckily, English speakers use a standard code for these types of situations ( A for alpha, B for bravo …), so you just have to learn it by heart. To make it easier, you can practice with your name, friends’ names, addresses and whatever else comes to mind. Take note: