Speak English With A British Accent

šŸŽ§ Roleplay Time! 3 Common Work Calls in Perfect British English - How to Say ā€œI Don’t Knowā€ Like a True Brit šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ - 10 British Questions That Aren’t Looking for Answers - ā˜• How to Speak Up in a Meeting (Without Sounding Pushy)


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šŸ“ž Scenario 1: Confirming an Order

Receptionist: "Good morning, Thames Supplies, this is Maria speaking."

Caller:Ā "Hi Maria, it’s Imogen from Hamilton Creative. I’m just calling to confirm our stationery order for next week."

Receptionist:Ā "Of course – let me just check that for you… Yes, we’ve got you down for delivery on Tuesday the 18th, before midday."

Caller:Ā "Brilliant. And can I just double-check it’s going to our Bishopsgate office?"

Receptionist:Ā "Yes, that’s what I’ve got here. Is there anything else I can help with?"

Caller:Ā "No, that’s all. Thanks very much – appreciate your help!"

Receptionist:Ā "My pleasure. Have a great day!"

šŸ’¬Ā Useful phrases:

  • "I’m just calling to confirm..."
  • "Can I double-check…"
  • "Is there anything else I can help with?"
Ā  šŸ“ž Scenario 2: Chasing a Late Payment

Caller: "Good afternoon, this is Zoe from AllPoints Marketing. Could I speak to someone in accounts, please?"

Receptionist:Ā "Certainly – one moment."

(pause)

Accounts:Ā "Hello, Janet speaking."

Caller:Ā "Hi Janet, I’m just chasing up an invoice we sent over last month – number 3945. It looks like payment’s still outstanding."

Accounts:Ā "Let me bring that up… Yes, I see it here. Apologies – it’s queued for processing this week."

Caller:Ā "Thanks for checking. If there’s any issue, just drop me an email."

Accounts:Ā "Will do. Thanks for your patience!"

Caller:Ā "No problem – speak soon."

šŸ’¬Ā Useful phrases:

  • "I’m just chasing up…"
  • "It looks like payment’s still outstanding."
  • "Thanks for your patience!"
Ā  šŸ“ž Scenario 3: Following Up After a Meeting

Caller: "Hi, it’s Danielle from Northbridge Recruitment – just following up on our meeting last Friday."

Receiver:Ā "Oh hi Danielle, yes – thanks for calling."

Caller:Ā "No problem. I just wanted to check if you had a chance to review the proposal we discussed?"

Receiver:Ā "Yes, I did. I actually had a couple of questions I was hoping to email you about."

Caller:Ā "Perfect – feel free to send those over. I’m happy to arrange another call if that’s easier."

Receiver:Ā "Great, I’ll get those over later today."

Caller:Ā "Lovely – thanks again, and speak soon!"

šŸ’¬Ā Useful phrases:

  • "Just following up on…"
  • "I just wanted to check…"
  • "Feel free to send those over."

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