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Lesson 23 Would you like to leave a message?
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1. Watch the video
1. Watch the video
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Candid Camera TV Episode - Funny Phone Message
Candid Camera TV Episode - Funny Phone Message
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2. Decide which of the phrases to use at each stage of the phone message
2. Decide which of the phrases to use at each stage of the phone message
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Stages

1)    Introduction

2)    Stating the time of day, reason for calling

3)    Making a request

4)    Leave your telephone number

5)    Finish

Phrases

a)     Could you call (ring, telephone) me back? / Would you mind ... ?

b)    Thanks a lot, bye. / I'll talk to you later, bye

c)     It's ten in the morning. I'm phoning (calling, ringing) to find out if ... / to see if ... / to let you know that ... / to tell you that ...

d)    Hello, this is Ken. OR Hello, My name is Ken Beare (more formal)

e)     My number is .... / You can reach me at .... / Call me at ...

Stages 1)    Introduction 2)    Stating the time of day, reason...
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3. Do you know how to take a message? Practice the dialogue
3. Do you know how to take a message? Practice the dialogue
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Phone Practice : Taking a Message | EnglishClub
Link: https://www.englishclub.com/speaking/telephone_practice2-messages.htm
Phone Practice : Taking a Message | EnglishClub
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4. Listen to a phone conversation between 2 people. Do the exercises after the video
4. Listen to a phone conversation between 2 people. Do the exercises after the video
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Apologizing Over the Phone
/here a student needs to either sign up with his facebook or school’s credentials/
Apologizing Over the Phone
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5. Roleplay the following situations
5. Roleplay the following situations
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6. Read about Do’s and Don’t’s on leaving phone messages
6. Read about Do’s and Don’t’s on leaving phone messages
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What cases do you agree or disagree with? Think of your own examples

Source: http://gawker.com/5989952/modern-mobile-etiquette-dont-leave-me-a-voicemail-unless-youre-dying
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Thank you for the lesson!

Thank you for the lesson!
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Homework
Complete and send to your teacher
Homework
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Lesson 23. Teacher's notes
Teacher's notes
Lesson 23. Teacher's notes
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1)    Did the girl get the message of the caller?

2)    At what time was Mr Jones to have his meeting?

3)    How many times did the caller call?

1)    Did the girl get the message of the caller?...
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