대부분의 영어 학습자가 가장 어려워 하는 상황은 아마 전화 통화일 것입니다.

그 중에서도 ‘음성 메시지를 남겨주세요’ 라는 멘트를 들으면 머리속이 하얗게 되는 경험을 한두번쯤은 해 보았을 것으로 생각됩니다.

아래 단계에 따라 당황하지 않고 음성메시지를 남길수 있는 샘플 예문을 같이 알아보도록 하겠습니다.

1. Introduction – 2. Reason for calling – 3. Make a request – 4. Leaving your telephne number – 5. Farewell

1. Introduction

Hello this is ____________________.

Hello my name is ______________________.

Good morning. ____________ speaking.

Good morning. This is _________________ from ABC company.

2. Reason for calling

It is nine in the morning and I’m phoning to find out if _________________________.

The reason for my call is ______________________.

I’d like to talk to (Mr. McDonald) regarding _________________________.

I’m calling to ask ________________________.

My call today is about ___________________________.

3. Make a request

Would you mind __________________________?

Could you tell me more about _______________________?

I’d like to leave a message regarding ___________________________.

I’d like to make an appointment with ___________________ from ABC department.

4. Leaving your telephone number

My telephone number is ________________.

You can reach me at 902-123-4567 anytime after 6.

Can you please call me at __________? I am available after 6.

Give me a call at _____________________.

Please call me during business hours at ______________________.

I am only available to take calls after hours during weekdays.

Between the hours of 9 and 12 are fine.

** business hours 에서 hours 란 캐나다의 통상적인 회사 근무시간인 9시부터 5시까지의 시간을 말합니다.

5. Farewell 

I’ll talk to you later, bye.

Good day, now.

Have a good day, good-bye.

Thank you and have a nice day.

Hope to hear from you soon, bye.