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Calls · part 1 — making the call

Set up a time for a call.

電話の時間を設定できるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Let's set up a time for ~.
When are you free for ~?
I'll call you about ~.
Shall we say ~?

Example conversation

ALet's set up a time for a quick call.
BSure. When are you free?
AI'll call you about the budget — does Wednesday work?
BWednesday's good. Shall we say two o'clock?
ATwo works for me.
BGreat, I'll be ready.

In context

Listen to two colleagues setting up a call. 'Let's set up a time for a quick call about the budget. When are you free this week? I could call you Wednesday afternoon — shall we say two o'clock? Perfect. I'll call you then. It shouldn't take more than fifteen minutes.'

When to use it · practice

You need to talk by phone. Set up a time.
電話で話す必要があります。時間を設定しましょう。
You want to say what it's about. Tell them the topic.
何の件か伝えたいです。話題を伝えましょう。
You're proposing a time. Suggest one.
時間を提案しています。提案しましょう。

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