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文秘专业英语
Effective Telecommunications
Unit 3
Study Objectives
学习用英语与公司同事、客户进行电话沟通的技巧
学习用英语接听及拨打电话的常用语
了解办公室接听电话的基本礼仪
掌握电话留言及备忘录的写作格式与规范
Tips for Preparing a Business Call
Remember that a business telephone call is comprised of three
components, the beginning introduction, the middle bulk of the call, and the
end summing up.
Say everything that you need to in order to explain your reason for calling.
State when you will return the call or request that the other person call you
back. If you have to leave a message, be concise.
Let the other person know at the beginning of the call if you plan to use a
speaker phone or record any part of the conversation.
The first impression anyone gets from you will be lasting. Your voice on
the other end of a telephone line is that first impression. You need to
conduct yourself in a professional manner when calling people for
business purposes. Expect the same results as you would in an in-office
meeting. Here are a few steps to help you along.
Contents
Part One DialoguesPart One Dialogues
Part Two Useful ExpressionsPart Two Useful Expressions
Part Three Simple WritingPart Three Simple Writing
Part Four ExercisesPart Four Exercises
Part Five Social EtiquettePart Five Social Etiquette
Dialogues
Susan is at her office, a call from Judy Brontte, a potential client is
reaching her for the inquiry of a new product.
Dialogue One
S: Susan Brown J: Judy Williams
S: ABC Company. Susan Brown speaking.
J: Hello. This is Judy Williams from Morgan Limited Corporation. I’d like some
information about your electrical toy Super Bear II.
S: Uh huh. Thank you for your inquiry. That’s a new product of us which is
in European market. What specific information would you
like to know?
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on good sale1
1. 畅销品
Dialogues
Dialogue One
J: Well, first of all, how much does it cost?
S: The recommended is $65.
J: Would you please offer me your lowest quotation, . If
your prices are favorable, our company will place the order right now.
S: OK, our quotation just depends on . And if you place
a large order, we can offer you a good discount.
J: Would you please send me the price list by fax? Our purchasing manager
may need it.
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retail price2
2. 零售价
CIF San Francisco3
3. 旧金山到岸价
the size of your order4
4. 订单的大小
Dialogues
Dialogue One
S: Sure. Just a minute, I’ll get the list for you.
J: OK.
S: Hello again, I have got the list before me. Would you please turn on your
facsimile machine and give me a signal of receiving so that I can send it to
you immediately?
J: That’s good.
(After a moment, Judy got the price list.)
J: Hello, Susan. By the way, what about delivery?
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How soon could you deliver5?
5. 多长时间出货 ?
Dialogues
Dialogue One
S: I’m afraid we don’t have the Super Bear II in stock. I’m afraid you may have
it at the end of the month.
J: It means two weeks later from now?
S: That’s right.
J: Then, the last question is about . What kind of
warranty do you offer?
S: It is one month from the date of purchase.
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warranty of the product6
6. 产品保质期
Dialogues
Dialogue One
J: OK, I see. Susan, I think I have got all the information that is needed. And I’ll
report it to my boss immediately.
S: Thank you for calling. I hope we can have your earliest reply and find the
chance to offer you our best service.
J: Thank you for your good intention. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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Dialogue Two
S: Susan Brown C: A Caller from the Pioneer Hotel
S: Good morning. ABC company, Mr. Henry Stevenson’s secretary speaking.
Can I help you?
C: Good morning. Can you Mr. Henry Stevenson, please?
S: . Who shall I say is calling, please?
C: Yes, my name’s Hay White from the Pioneer Hotel.
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Susan is at work, a call from the Pioneer Hotel is ringing on which Mr.
Henry Stevenson is wanted, but he is at meeting now, so Susan answers
the call.
put me through to1
1. 能帮我接通某人的电话吗 ?
I’ll see if he is available2
2. 让我看看他是否在 ( 办公室 )
Dialogues
Dialogue Two
S: I am sorry. Could you spell your surname, please?
C: W-H-I-T-E.
S: And you are from Pioneer Hotel, P-I-O-N-E-E-R, right?
C: Right.
S: I’m afraid Mr. Stevenson is out of office at the moment. And he won’t be back
until this afternoon. Can I take a message for you?
C: Yes, please.
S: And what’s the message, sir?
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Dialogue Two
C: I’m calling about a problem with the meeting room used for the seminar held
by your company next week.
S: Sorry, did you say the seminar begin on 20 June?
C: Yes, that’s right.
S: Then, what’s the problem, please?
C: I wonder how many participants will take part in that meeting? Shall we
S: OK... yes... The problem is how many participants there will be at the mee-
ing and whether you need to prepare dim sum and drinks for the coffee-break.
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prepare dim sum and drinks for the coffee-break3 ?
3. 为会议休憩时间准备点心和饮料。
Dialogues
Dialogue Two
C: That’s right, yes.
S: OK. I’ll give him the message.
C: Thanks. Would you please also tell him to give me a reply as soon as
possible? You see, this is the peak season for our hotel and we need to
make all the preparations for it in advance.
S: No problem. I’ll take it into the message as well.
C: Thanks. You are so helpful.
S: Thank you for calling. Bye.
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New Words
available [] a. 可得到的 , 可找到的 dim sum [] n. 点心participant [] n. 参加者 seminar [:(r)] n. 研讨会
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Word Bank
a provincial/city-area/local call
省内 / 市区 /
本地电话switchboard 总机an extension 分机an international call 国际长途a national call 国内长途area code 区号direct call 直拨电话intercom 内部通话系统long-distance call 长途电话operator 电话接线员emergency call 紧急电话
to hang up 挂断电话to hold on/ the line 稍候勿挂断to ring up 打电话to call for you 找你听电话to dial the phone 拨动电话号码to pick up a receiver 拿起听筒operator 电话接线员 operator-assisted call 由接线员转接的电话phone booth 电话亭phone directory 电话簿 phone number 电话号码 wrong number 错误号码mouthpiece 话筒
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Useful Expressions
请帮我找乔治 · 格洛根先生听电话。1. Can I speak to George Grogan, please?
请帮我转拨分机号码 108 。2. Can I have extension 108, please?
你好 , 我叫皮特 · 布莱克 , 能帮我接通柯雷格 · 梅因先生的电话吗 ?
3. Hello, my name’s Peter Black. Can you put me through to Mr. Craig Maine
please?
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Making a call
我打这个电话是要谈论关于出货的时间问题。 4. I’m calling about a problem with the delivery dates.
Useful Expressions
刚才西蒙小姐打电话给我而我不在 , 我现在给她回话。
5. Just now Miss Simon called me and I wasn’t available, now I’m returning
her call.
你能转告他我今晚已经在马萨尔酒店订了晚餐 , 届时会在那里与他见面吗 ?
6. Could you tell him I’ve booked a table at Marcel’s restaurant this evening
and I’ll meet him there?
抱歉 , 我会重新帮你接通电话。请别挂机 。
7. Sorry, I’ll try to reconnect you. Hold the line.
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Making a call
Useful Expressions
是的 , 请转告他阿兰 · 亚伯拉罕打过电话给他了。
8. Yes, please. Could you tell him Alan Abraham called?
密斯先生现在正在开会 , 我帮你把电话接到会议室去。
9. Mr. Smith is at a meeting at the moment, I’ll reach him in the conference
room.
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早上好 ! 先生。我打电话是想了解一下有关轻松扫描仪 IV 型的情况 。
10. Good morning, sir. I’m calling to get some information about the
Easyscanner IV.
Making a call
Useful Expressions
Receiving a call
抱歉 ! 占线。请问您是愿意不挂机还是让我帮您留言呢 ?
1. I’m sorry, the line is still busy, can you hold on or let me take a message?
是的 , 我会帮您转告。需要他给您回电话吗 ?
2. Yes, I’ll tell him that. Shall I ask him to call you back?
请您重复一下贵公司的名称。3. Could you please repeat the name of the company, please?
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请问您是哪位 ?
4. Who’s calling, please?
Useful Expressions
请问留言的内容是什么 ?
5. And what’s the message, please?
抱歉 , 安德鲁先生 , 我们经理今天一整天都要开会而且不接电话。我会让他稍
后给您回话。
6. I’m terribly sorry, Mr. Andrews, our manager will be in conference all day
today and he won’t take any calls. I’ll ask him to call you back later.
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他外出用餐了 , 您能过一个小时再打过来吗 ?
7. He’s out for lunch. Would you like to try again an hour later?
Receiving a call
Useful Expressions
谢谢您的来电 ,并希望能为您提供服务。
8. We appreciate your having called us and hope we can be of service.
请问您有什么事情呢 ?
9. May I know what this call is about?
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Receiving a call
早上好。这里是大西洋公司的怀特小姐。请问我能帮你做什么 ?
10. Good morning. This is Miss White of Atlantic Company. May I help you?
Sample Writing
Section 1: A Telephone Message Slip
While taking a telephone message, you will find paper message pads to
meet every need. Ask the caller to spell her name. Spell it back to her to make
certain you got it right, ask the caller for her telephone number. Repeat it to her to
confirm you wrote it correctly, invite the caller to leave a more detailed message.
After the call, record the date and exact time of the telephone call. This is
especially important if the caller contacts your office more than once.
记录电话留言时 , 用现成的电话留言单能满足你的全部需要。要求来电者拼写她的姓名 ,然后重复一遍以确保正确 ;询问她的电话号码 , 重复并确认 ; 请来电者说出具体的留言信息。挂电话后 ,记录准确的来电时间和日期很重要 ,尤其是当来电者不止一次电话联系你们的时候 。
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Sample Writing
Sample
To __Sam WHILE YOU WERE OUT
AMDate: July 14, 2008 Hour: PM _3:15_ From: Mary Adams__ Of Health and Safety Council Company Phone: 39680672( ) Please phone ( ) Came to see you( ) Telephoned ( ) Returned Call ( √ ) Call Back ( ) Will Call Again ( √ ) Important ( ) Urgent Message : Call back to tell her the next appointment with her will be on Thursday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. at his office. Signed: Ben_
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Sample Writing
In business, a letter is used to communicate with someone outside the
company. When you wish to write to someone within your company, you will send
a memorandum. Because the interoffice memo form was developed to save time,
the formality of an inside address, salutation, and complimentary closing is
omitted.
在商务往来中 ,如果跟公司外部的人沟通 , 我们会选择商务信函。当你想以文字形式与公司内部人员沟通的时候 , 你会选择备忘录。使用备忘录的目的就是节省书写时间 ,所以它省略了正式信函中的一些形式 ,比如信内地址 , 称呼和信末客套话。
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Section 2: Memorandum
Sample Writing
Sample
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To: Carl FowlerFrom: Jane LarsonSubject: Scheduling the filmDate: July 11, 2008 We’d better rearrange the showing schedule for next week’s film. As you know, we are going to show the film, The War of the Red Cliff, next week in the projection room, which holds only fifty people comfortably without overcrowding. It is not big enough for the whole staff to see the film at the same time. So I suggest we show the film for twice. For example, we can arrange 40 people to see the film there on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and the remaining 40 on next Tuesday at the same time. If there’s any problem about this arrangement, please let me know. Jane Larson c.c. Stan Clark
Exercises
Listen to the following passage carefully and fill in the blanks according
to what you hear.
1. Listening.
While 1 , you may know very well 2 the
following are for your reference:
◎ Introduce yourself or remind the person you call of 3 at the
beginning of the call.
◎ Find out if the person you are calling 4 to talk. If not, try to
5 for you to call back.
◎ Use notes to help guide you through the specifics you 6 .
This may be the only chance you really have to 7 across.
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making a business Call _____________________ about how-to ____________
is fully available _______________
your identity ____________
schedule an appointment _______________________
get your point_____________
want to mention _______________
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Exercises
1. Listening.
◎ Ask the other person to repeat what you are saying 8 .
This is important in ensuring you are both on the same page and understand
9
◎ Stick to the subject and do not allow the business conversation to drag out
with 10 .
◎ Review the important points of the discussion, going over each person’s
11 .
◎ End the call 12 . Thank the other person for their time set
an appointment for another call (if needed) and 13 .
Be sure to who will 14 make the call.
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in their own words _________________
what the conversation is about ____________________________.
meaningless chatter. ___________________
responsibilities ________________
on a pleasant note ________________
wish them a good day ____________________
set up _________
Exercises
2. Role play.
A customer from a French company is making a call for you to inquire about
the price and quality of your stationary items, as a secretary, you answer the call
but you think it would be better to get the sale manager to answer the call. After
you connect with the sales manager, you tell the customer to hold the line, then
put it through the extension.
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Exercises
3. Interpret the following Chinese expressions and complete the dialogue.
A: It seems that many business regard the telephone as
1 ( 与客户联系的最重要方式 ).
B: Right. So the attitude that the caller toward the company is
2 ( 初次电话的语调直 接相关 ).
A: Yes. Then what are the advantages do you think 3
( 用电话谈公司业务 ) has, compared with writing
letters?
B: Well, quite a lot. For example, 4 ( 得体的声音和语调 )
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their most important link with their customers_______________________________________
using the telephone for
company business
_____________________
__________________
often directly related to the tone of the first phone call _____________________________________________
proper voice and tone _____________________
Exercises
3. Interpret the following Chinese expressions and complete the dialogue.
A: Hmmm. 5 ( 树立良好的电话形象 )
is very important.
B: Moreover, the live voice makes a listener feel more 6
(富有人情味、可信、灵活的 )and directly.
A: Yeah. 7 , ( 打商务电话时 ) do you need to spend time
talking about the weather or any other subjects?
B: Absolutely no. You’d better 8
(尽快直接进入正题 ).
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Establishing a positive telephone image ___________________________________
human, reliable, flexible _____________________
In a business call __________________
go to the point just as quickly as you would _____________________________________
Exercises
4. Practical Writing.
Task 1: Please write a short telephone message according to the
information given below.
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Your boss is at a meeting this morning. Mr. Hinger from Tansy International
Trade Company called him at 11:20 a.m. about the order quantity of your
tableware product, and it is very urgent. Mr.Hinger said he would visit your
company tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 p.m. So as the secretary, you may leave a
message to your boss and ask him to call back to Mr. Hinger at the first sight of
the slip to confirm the appointment.
Exercises
4. Practical Writing.
Task 2: Please write a memo according to the information given below.
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Suppose you are the secretary of the Personnel Department of a company
and are organizing a farewell party for a colleague who is going to retire. Write a
memo in about 100 words to inform your colleagues of the meeting.
Exercises
5. Reading Activity.
Without visual contact to create a favorable impression, the telephone
necessitates that you rely solely on your speaking skills. On the phone, the way
you are perceived is determined entirely through your voice and choice of words.
Even the most powerfully planned phone script needs a polished speaker to make
it effective. Use these 7 tips to help you get your point across with confidence and
power.
1. Speak slowly and clearly. When speaking on the phone, more time is
needed to absorb what is being said than when speaking in person so it’s
imperative that you slow down. Enunciate carefully particularly when saying your
name and the name of your company. When leaving a message, repeat both.
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5. Reading Activity.
2. Speak with energy. Energy is not to be confused with volume. Energy is
the vitality the voice needs to convey your interest in and enthusiasm for what
you’re saying. People are influenced by people they enjoy speaking with.
3. Smile with your voice. Set the tone on the phone with the first words you
say. A pleasant voice will hold the receiver’s interest while helping you avoid
speaking in a monotone. Just thinking of a smile will automatically reflect in your
voice, and make it more appealing to listen to. Place a mirror before you and
smile as though you’re talking face to face with the person on the other end of the
line.
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Exercises
5. Reading Activity.
4. Use body language. Physical activity puts energy and vitality into your
voice. It can be as simple as hand gestures or a smile. If possible, stand and move
around. If not, sit tall and use body language. Your voice will sound more
interesting and will encourage people to be more receptive to your ideas or sales
presentation.
5. Listen attentively. Listen more, talk less and, above all, don’t interrupt. No
one appreciates being interrupted. Regardless of how well you speak, you will only
lose points for rudeness. Visualize the person you’re speaking with to remind you
that you’re engaged in a two-way conversation. Let listening be your number one
priority.
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Exercises
5. Reading Activity.
6. Stay focused. Ask questions that force you to concentrate on what is being
said and indicate your interest in the customer’s needs. Always allow the customer
to complete his or her thought. You’ll leave the customer with the impression that
you’re more interested in his/her needs than you are in making a sale.
7. Offer the option of holding. Before placing a prospect or customer on hold
ask if they would care to hold or would prefer to have you call back later.
Effective speaking skills can determine your success or failure with a
customer. With time and careful practice, your voice can become your greatest
asset.
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Exercises
5. Reading Activity.
1. A good impression in a business call depends on and
2. is needed to take in on the phone than
face-to-face conversation.
3. will make the person on the other end of the line
more likely to listen to.
4. If you want to show how attentively you are listening to a phone call, you may
, and .
5. While making a business call for the sales of your product, you have to
indicate
Please fill in the blanks according to what you have learnt from the passages.
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your voice_______________
choice of words ________________.
More time ___________ what’s being said __________________
A pleasant voice with smile ________________________
listen more ____________
that you're more interested in his/her needs ______________________________________.
talk less ___________ don't interrupt _______________
Social Etiquette
Answering the phone at work is a small task, performed numerous times
during the day. Although it is a small task, it is important to do it properly. The
telephone is often the primary means of communicating with clients or colleagues
in other locations. The person on the other end of the telephone may not be
familiar with you or your work. When you take a business telephone call with
proper etiquette you can convey professionalism and competence in a matter of
seconds.
Etiquette of Answering a Business Call
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Social Etiquette
1. If your company does not require a scripted greeting, answer the phone
with your name, “Jane Doe”. You do not want the person on the other end to
flounder or guess at with whom he or she is speaking.
2. For a friendlier opening use a greeting, such as “Good morning, this is
Jane” or “Jane Doe, how can I help you?”
3. Speak clearly to ensure your caller can understand what you are saying.
If you tend to speak quickly, slow your speech for easier comprehension.
4. Your caller may tell you his or her name after you provide yours. Or, the
caller may start telling you the purpose of the call. If your caller does not provide
his or her name in the first few sentences, ask for it.
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Social Etiquette
5. In the first minute of the call, you should find out the caller’s name, the
caller’s company or organization and the purpose of the call. If the caller does not
provide this information, take charge of the conversation and get the information
you need.
6. If you need to put your caller on hold, use the caller’s name to tell him
that you are putting him or her on hold, “Mr. Smith, I am going to put you on hold
while I look for that information.” Some people would recommend asking the
caller for permission to put him or her on hold, but that allows the caller to deny
your request.
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Social Etiquette
7. You should place a caller on hold if you are going to do anything other
than converse with the caller. The time you need to take to concentrate on a file,
look for something or speak to a colleague are not things your caller needs to
hear.
8. If you cannot resolve the caller’s issue during the telephone
conversation, provide the caller with contact information and an estimated
timeline for a follow up. You want the caller to feel like his or her time on the
phone was not wasted.
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Social Etiquette
9. Before you hang up, make sure you have your caller’s phone number
and any other necessary contact information. You should also confirm you have
the proper spelling of your caller’s name, if you haven’t already.
10. You can end the conversation with any variation of “Goodbye” or “Thank
you for calling. However, “Bye-Bye” is somewhat informal and not always
appropriate.
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Etiquette of Answering a Business Call
Social Etiquette
Group Disccussion
Please speak out as many as possible improper expressions and behaviors
in dealing with a business call.
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