Top tips for telephone English/經(jīng)典電話(huà)英語(yǔ) (中英對(duì)照 )
如果你正在尋找一種練習(xí)英語(yǔ)的挑戰(zhàn)，那就拿起電話(huà)來(lái)吧。講電話(huà)的時(shí)候不能面對(duì)面和使用一些肢體語(yǔ)言是最困難的一種溝通方式。但千萬(wàn)不要害怕!我們已經(jīng)為您搜集了一些竅門(mén)指南幫助您了解一般的電話(huà)英語(yǔ)。
If you're looking for a challenging situation to practice your English, just pick up the telephone. Not being able to see the person you're talking to and the body language they're using can make chatting on the phone one of the most difficult forms of communication. Never fear, though! We've compiled some tips to guide you through an average telephone conversation in English.
打招呼
很多打電話(huà)的開(kāi)頭都是以一些禮貌的打招呼開(kāi)始的,像是：Hi, how've you been? 或是Nice to hear from you。即使你正在談要緊的公事時(shí)，對(duì)于一開(kāi)頭就談公事而不是說(shuō)些寒喧語(yǔ)是蠻冒失的。
Greetings
Every phone call should begin with a polite greeting such as, Hi, how've you been? or Nice to hear from you. Even if you're calling a business contact for a specific purpose, it'd be rude to jump right into business without a little small talk at the beginning.
說(shuō)明重點(diǎn)
事情總是要有重點(diǎn)，雖然當(dāng)你想要善意的開(kāi)開(kāi)玩笑然后將話(huà)題拉回到公事上。像在這種情況之下，可以使用這個(gè)句子I'm just calling to ...來(lái)轉(zhuǎn)開(kāi)當(dāng)時(shí)話(huà)題。例如：I'm just calling to see if you'd like to set up a meeting.但是如果情況又有轉(zhuǎn)變，那你就要看看某人打電話(huà)給你的目的是什么，而將話(huà)題帶到：So what can I do for you?
Getting to the point
There always comes the point, however, where you want to move on from friendly banter and get down to business. For this situation, use the phrase I'm just calling to ... to transition to the topic at hand. For example, I'm just calling to see if you'd like to set up a meeting. If the situation is reversed, however, and you are waiting to find out why someone called you, you can guide the conversation by saying, So what can I do for you?
非冒失的打斷
如果您正與一位滔滔不絕的人士談話(huà)，對(duì)于get a word in edgewise或許困難的或者是您想要提供實(shí)質(zhì)的談話(huà)機(jī)會(huì)也如此。如果某人話(huà)題不斷，然后你想要打斷，記得要很有禮貌喔!例如：I would like to say something here, if I may 或者是Allow me to make a point
Interrupting without insult
If you happen to be speaking with a very talkative person, it may be difficult to get a word in edgewise or contribute to the conversation. If someone is going on and on, and you'd like to interrupt, be sure to do it politely. For example, begin with I would like to say something here, if I may or Allow me to make a point. Or, you could just ask: May I interrupt you for a second?
 

 
確認(rèn)動(dòng)作
如果您在電話(huà)上要與人確認(rèn)，您一定要在結(jié)束之時(shí)再重新重復(fù)剛剛的內(nèi)容。藉由這些句子像是：Please let me confirm...及So, let me make sure I've got things straight...，重復(fù)內(nèi)容來(lái)表明您已經(jīng)了解了。
Confirming Action
If you're making plans on the phone, be sure to confirm the details toward the end of the call. Begin with phrases like Please let me confirm... and So, let me make sure I've got things straight... and follow up with the details as you understand them.
結(jié)束電話(huà)
有些時(shí)候在談話(huà)的部分里或許被視為是很模稜兩可的!這也許是時(shí)候來(lái)表示一些祝福，就像是如果在適當(dāng)時(shí)機(jī)，可以說(shuō)一些 ：good luck on that interview 或是hope you feel better soon。尤其是你也許想要確認(rèn)任何你已經(jīng)完成的計(jì)畫(huà)：I'll see you on Friday, then.有些時(shí)候，很容易對(duì)其他人說(shuō)一些像是很榮幸與他談話(huà)的話(huà)。并且要記得有技巧的用這個(gè)字well可以使用在開(kāi)頭的句子來(lái)表示你已準(zhǔn)備好結(jié)束這段談話(huà)：Well John, it’s been a pleasure talking to you.
Closing the call
Sometimes this can be the trickiest part of the conversation! It may be the time to offer some good wishes, such as good luck on that interview or hope you feel better soon if it's appropriate. Additionally, you may want to confirm any plans you've made: I'll see you on Friday, then. Sometimes it's easiest to just say you enjoyed speaking to the other person. Also, keep in mind that strategically saying the word well at the beginning of a sentence can indicate that you are ready to end the conversation: Well John, it's been a pleasure talking to you.