When the phone rings in English, do not be afraid to answer them ! The fear of talking on the phone in a second language will disappear if you practice often . The hardest part about using the phone in a language that is not your own , the fact that you can not see the eyes of the other person , mouth and body movements ( body language ) . Although you might not be aware of , in face-to- face conversation you lip- read and note smiling, frowning and moving hands. Listen to someone on the phone , as there is a section of a recording with tape in class. The only difference is that you speak there again are !
In this lesson we look at some of the words and phrases we . Calls for the There are also some training sessions and a quiz for you to check your understanding. And remember , practice makes perfect ! Ring , Ring ...
Phone Tips
Speak slowly and clearly
Hearing someone speak in a second language over the phone can be very challenging because you can not see the person you are trying to hear . However, it may be more difficult for the person to understand to talk with you . You may not realize that your pronunciation is not clear , because your teachers and fellow students know and understand . Pay particular attention to your weaknesses ( such as " the r " and " l " s "or" b "and" v " ) when you are on the phone. If you are nervous to make phone calls in English, you can even notice very quickly speaks . Practice or write down what you want to say and take a few deep breaths before you make a call.
Make sure that you understand the other speaker
Do not pretend everything you hear on the phone to understand . Even native speakers ask each other to repeat from time to time and confirm information . This is especially important if you take a message for someone else. Learn the corresponding expressions that use native English speakers if they do not hear something right. Do not be afraid , the person to remember to slow down more than once . Keep your phone in an area that is different from other noise distractions such as a radio or television.
Practice with a friend
Ask another student to practice talking on the phone with you. You could choose one night a week and alternately call each other at any given time . Try to speak for at least fifteen minutes. You can talk socially , or play a role in different scenarios in a business environment . If you are , you can not have access to a phone by two chairs up back to practice again . The most important thing to practice English phone is that you can not see each other in a position his mouth . It's amazing how much people read lips without noticing .
Use company and recordings
There are many ways to practice English free phone . After business hours , you can call and listen to recorded messages. Write what you hear for the first time , and then call back and check your notes are accurate. Use your phone to your everyday life . Call to eat a pizza delivery instead of going out . Call a salon to book a hair appointment . You can also call the movie theater for the list instead of asking the newspaper. Some large cities have free shots that you call for information such as your daily horoscope or the weather. (Make sure that you are not going to initially charged for these numbers.) Some products have free phone numbers on the packaging , you can call for information . Think of a question you want to ask , and call the toll-free number ! For example , call the number on the back of Getreidefeldund ask for coupons. You must provide your name and address. Make sure you have a pen handy so that you can repeat and verify the information your understanding.
Learn phone etiquette ( manners )
The way that you talk to your best friend on the phone is very different from the way you should talk with someone in a business environment. Many ESL speakers make the mistake that too directly on the phone . It is possible that the person on the other line will think that you are intentionally rude if you do not use formal language in certain situations. Sometimes just a word such as "may " or "may" is to sound polite necessary. You should have the same modal verbs you would use in a formal "face- to-face " situation. Take the time to learn how to answer the phone and say goodbye in a polite manner , as well as all the different types , how to start a conversation and casually.
Practise Facts and Figures
It only takes a short time to learn English phonetic spelling by heart , but it is something that you can use in the situation in each country. You should also say the practice dates and numbers aloud. You and a friend can write a list of facts and figures and turns reading over the phone with each other. Write down what you hear. Replace papers the next day and check your answers.
Phone Tips
Speak slowly and clearly
Hearing someone speak in a second language over the phone can be very challenging because you can not see the person you are trying to hear . However, it may be more difficult for the person to understand to talk with you . You may not realize that your pronunciation is not clear , because your teachers and fellow students know and understand . Pay particular attention to your weaknesses ( such as " the r " and " l " s "or" b "and" v " ) when you are on the phone. If you are nervous to make phone calls in English, you can even notice very quickly speaks . Practice or write down what you want to say and take a few deep breaths before you make a call.
Make sure that you understand the other speaker
Do not pretend everything you hear on the phone to understand . Even native speakers ask each other to repeat from time to time and confirm information . This is especially important if you take a message for someone else. Learn the corresponding expressions that use native English speakers if they do not hear something right. Do not be afraid , the person to remember to slow down more than once . Keep your phone in an area that is different from other noise distractions such as a radio or television.
Practice with a friend
Ask another student to practice talking on the phone with you. You could choose one night a week and alternately call each other at any given time . Try to speak for at least fifteen minutes. You can talk socially , or play a role in different scenarios in a business environment . If you are , you can not have access to a phone by two chairs up back to practice again . The most important thing to practice English phone is that you can not see each other in a position his mouth . It's amazing how much people read lips without noticing .
Use company and recordings
There are many ways to practice English free phone . After business hours , you can call and listen to recorded messages. Write what you hear for the first time , and then call back and check your notes are accurate. Use your phone to your everyday life . Call to eat a pizza delivery instead of going out . Call a salon to book a hair appointment . You can also call the movie theater for the list instead of asking the newspaper. Some large cities have free shots that you call for information such as your daily horoscope or the weather. (Make sure that you are not going to initially charged for these numbers.) Some products have free phone numbers on the packaging , you can call for information . Think of a question you want to ask , and call the toll-free number ! For example , call the number on the back of Getreidefeldund ask for coupons. You must provide your name and address. Make sure you have a pen handy so that you can repeat and verify the information your understanding.
Learn phone etiquette ( manners )
The way that you talk to your best friend on the phone is very different from the way you should talk with someone in a business environment. Many ESL speakers make the mistake that too directly on the phone . It is possible that the person on the other line will think that you are intentionally rude if you do not use formal language in certain situations. Sometimes just a word such as "may " or "may" is to sound polite necessary. You should have the same modal verbs you would use in a formal "face- to-face " situation. Take the time to learn how to answer the phone and say goodbye in a polite manner , as well as all the different types , how to start a conversation and casually.
Practise Facts and Figures
It only takes a short time to learn English phonetic spelling by heart , but it is something that you can use in the situation in each country. You should also say the practice dates and numbers aloud. You and a friend can write a list of facts and figures and turns reading over the phone with each other. Write down what you hear. Replace papers the next day and check your answers.
The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) examination is an important part of the admission process for foreign/international students.
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