Beginning and Ending a Telephone Call: Vocabulary

Beginning a Call

• This is …
• My name is …
• I met you last week/month at … in …
• We met at/in …
• … suggested that I call you.
• … suggested that I give you a call
• … suggested I contact you.
• I’m the marketing manager at …
• I work for …
• My company makes…

Explaining Your Purpose

• I’m calling to ask / to find out if …
• I’m calling because …
• I was wondering if we could / if you would
• I was hoping that you/ we could…

Ending a Call

• Well, I don’t want to take up any more of your time.
• Well, I really appreciate your time/help.
• It was nice to talk with you.
• Well, thank you for talking with me.
• OK, so thanks for your help.
• OK, I’ll see you on Friday.
• OK, so I’ll see you on Friday at 10:30.
• Goodbye.