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Lesson 24: Phone calls with services and call centres

Handle a call with a phone menu, a wait and a customer service person. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-14

Confident · B1 Lesson 24 of 30 · Listen · Speak · Check

1. Key phrases

Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • I'm calling about my bill. Say the reason quickly.
  • My account number is… Have it ready.
  • Could you slow down a little, please? Ask them to speak more slowly.
  • Can I get a reference number for this call? Proof of the call.
  • Can I speak to someone else about this? Ask for a supervisor or another team.
  • Could you send that to me by email? Get it in writing.
  • I need an interpreter. You can ask for language help.
  • So, just to confirm… Repeat the key points at the end.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Sofia" to take a part yourself.

3. Say it yourself

Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.

4. Quick check

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Good to know in Australia

🇦🇺 Before calling, write down your account number, the problem and what you want. Calls are often recorded, so stay calm and polite, and always ask for a reference number.