Translate into English the following phrases.

Read the dialogue and act it out with your partner.

Telephone Talk. Learn the following verse.

Can I speak to Mr. Pine?

Wait a minute, hold the line.

Could I speak to Mrs. Green?

Sorry, but she isn’t in.

Can I speak to Linda Bain?

Hold on, please, she’s on her way.

If it’s not much of a trouble

Could I speak to Mr. Bubble?

He stepped out, Mr. Twix,

Call back later, after six.

- Mr Smith’s office. Good morning. Can I help you?

- Good morning. This is George Brown speaking. May I speak to Mr Smith, please?

- Hold on, I’ll see if he is in. …. Thank you for waiting. I’m sorry but Mr Smith is busy now. (I’m afraid Mr Black isn’t here at the moment).

Would you like to leave a message for Mr Smith? (Any massage for Mr Smith?)

- No thank you. Can I phone later?

- Yes, please.

Grammar:Past Perfect, Passive Voice