【学习笔记】懂你英语 商务英语 Level 3 Unit 2 Part 1（IV）Vocabulary: How to Schedule a Call

Here is how you can set up a meeting over the phone.

Tell the recipient what the meeting is about and who will attend it.【填空】

You should also mention how long the meeting will last.【朗读】

The meeting will be about our sales target in Q4.【跟读】

We'd like to set sales objectives.【跟读】

All members of sales department are required to attend.【朗读】

The meeting will probably last for an hour.

Before you call, check your calendar.

Suggest a possible meeting time according to your schedule.

If you are calling a customer, it's better to offer options.

-Could we have the meeting on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning?【朗读】

-I will be busy on Thursday, but Friday morning works for me.

-Would Tuesday at four or Wednesday at three work for you?

-Wednesday at three would be great.

【选择】-What should you do before calling to schedule an appointment?   -check your calendar

It's good to be flexible.

If the other person isn't available at the time you suggest, let them choose another time.

I understand. What time works best for you?【跟读】

Is there a preferred time you'd like to meet?【跟读】

At the end of the call, confirm the purpose, time, and location of the meeting.

If the other person will travel to the meeting, give them your office address and phone number.

To confirm, we're meeting at nine a.m. on Friday to discuss our sales objectives.

Our office is on the 42nd floor of the Smith Building on 259 Green Street.

If you have trouble finding us, please call me at 553-1317.

【选择】-What information should you give if the other person will travel to the meeting?   -your office address and phone number

【选择】-What should you do if the other person is not available at the time you suggest?    -let them choose another time