ESL Telephone Conversation Activity

Worksheet A

1. Instructions

• You have an appointment with John Rodriguez to watch a movie latter tonight. Unfortunately you are unable to go.
• Call John to cancel your appointment. If he isn't home leave a message asking for him to call you back.
• The best time to call you is between 1-5pm this afternoon.
• Your telephone number is (02) 9626 4121 .

Use This Language Structure

• Could I/Can I/May I ...?
• Can you ask him to call me back ....?
• My telephone number is ....
  

2. Change Roles

• You live in a flat with a friend named Lisa Newell.
• Lisa is trying to sell her 1978 Honda Civic through the newspaper.
• You don't know anything about her car and Lisa has gone out. She won't be home until 6pm later tonight.
• When the phone rings take a message for Lisa using the paper pad below.

Use This Language Structure

• Could I/Can I/May I ...?
• Can you ask her to call me back on ....?
• My telephone number is (02) 462 667.