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Joy English · Level B1 · Workjoy-english.com

Voicemail from a client

Name:Date:

Pick out the key details in a business voicemail.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

Audio and answer checking: https://joy-english.com/listening-lessons/voicemail-from-a-client

Words to know

client
A person or company that pays for a service.
noon
Twelve o’clock in the middle of the day.
confirm
To say that something will definitely happen.

Answer key

  1. Hello, this message is for the sales manager.The s sounds in “this message is” join together.
  2. I'm afraid I need to move our meeting on Thursday.“I’m afraid” is a polite way to give bad news. “Need to” sounds like “nee-to”.
  3. Would Friday morning work for your team instead?“Would” is weak. “Work for” here means be convenient for.
  4. I can come to your office at any time before noon.“At any time” links: “a-tany-time”.
  5. Please call me back to confirm the new time.The stress in “call me back” is on “back”.

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