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Calls · part 1 — making the call

Set up a call and block off proper time.

電話を設定し、しっかり時間を確保できるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Let me block off ~.
Shall we get something in the diary?
I'll send an invite for ~.
Let's give it ~.

Example conversation

AThis needs a proper conversation.
BAgreed. Shall we get something in the diary?
ALet me block off Thursday afternoon.
BHow long should we give it?
ALet's give it a full hour. I'll send an invite for two o'clock.
BPerfect, I'll accept now.

In context

Listen to someone scheduling properly. 'This really needs a proper conversation, not a rushed five minutes. Shall we get something in the diary? Let me block off Thursday afternoon and give it a full hour so we're not watching the clock. I'll send an invite for two. Does that work for you?'

When to use it · practice

A topic needs real time. Block off time for it.
ある話題に十分な時間が必要です。時間を確保しましょう。
You want it on the calendar. Get it in the diary.
カレンダーに入れたいです。「予定に入れよう」と言いましょう。
You'll set it up. Offer to send the invite.
設定します。招待を送ると申し出ましょう。

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