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Calls · part 1 — making the call

Say you'll call, and start a phone call politely.

電話すると伝え、ていねいに通話を始められるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

I'll give you a ring ~.
Is now a good time?
I'm calling about ~.
Can you hear me okay?

Example conversation

AHi Ken, it's Aya. Is now a good time?
BHi Aya! Yes, go ahead. Can you hear me okay?
ALoud and clear. I'm calling about Friday's meeting.
BGreat. What's up?
AI'll give you a ring later with the details too.
BSounds good. Let's talk now, though.

In context

Listen to the start of a phone call. 'Hi, it's Aya from the design team. Is now a good time? Great. Can you hear me okay? Good. I'm calling about the meeting on Friday — I just have a quick question. If you're busy, I can give you a ring later instead.'

When to use it · practice

You phone a colleague. Open the call politely.
同僚に電話します。ていねいに通話を始めましょう。
The line is unclear. Check they can hear you.
回線が不明瞭です。聞こえているか確認しましょう。
You'll call later instead. Say you'll ring them.
あとでかけ直します。「電話します」と言いましょう。

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