How to Answer the Telephone in English

When your phone is ringing and you answer it, the first thing you say is "Hello".

The other person on the phone will usually say something like: "Is John there?" or "May I speak with John?"

If John is not home, you respond: "No, I'm sorry, John isn't here. Can I take a message?"

If John is home, you would reply, "Yes, hold on a minute and I will get him for you." or "Yes, please wait a minute."

Hope this helps you have a little more confidence when you have to answer the telephone in English.

Good luck!

~Missy