EXPRESSIONS
Making a phone call
Hello. Is . . . there please?
No, I'm sorry, . . . isn't here right now.
Yes, but . . . can't come to the phone right now.
Recording an answering machine message
Hi. This is . . . . I/We can't come to the phone right now. Please leave me/us a message after the beep.
Leaving a phone message
Please ask . . . to call me.
Sure, just give me the number.
Hi, it's . . . . Just give me/us a call.
Offering to help someone
Maybe I can help you.
Asking for a favor
Can you . . . ?
Please . . . .
Asking what is happening
What's up?
Inviting and accepting an invitation
Do you want to . . . with me?
Sure. I'd love to (. . . with you).
Yes, I'd like to.
Declining an invitation and making an excuse
Do you want to . . . with me?
I'm sorry, but I can't. I have to . . . .
Sorry, I need to . . . .
Gee, I'd like to, but I want to . . . .
Talking about an obligation
I can't . . . . I have to . . . .
Oh, that's too bad.
Suggesting something
How about . . . ?
Sure.
Expressing happy surprise
Terrific!
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