EXPRESSIONS
Talking about plans What are you doing tonight? I'm going . . . . Are you doing anything tomorrow/tonight? No, I'm not. What is he going to do tonight? He's going to . . . . Is he going to . . . tomorrow night? Yes, he is.
Apologizing and giving reasons I'm sorry, but I can't go. I'm working late.
Accepting and refusing invitations Would you like to . . . ?/ Do you want to . . . ? I'd love to. Oh, sorry, I can't.
Making a business call Good morning, . . . . Hello. May I speak to . . . , please? . . . 's not in. Can I take a message? Yes, please. This is . . . . Would you ask . . . to call me? My number is . . . . I'll give . . . the message. Thank you. Good-bye.
Leaving and taking messages Can/May I take a message? Please tell . . . (that) . . . . Please ask . . . to . . . . Would/Could you tell . . . (that) . . . ? Would/Could you ask . . . to . . . ?
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