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Spoken English
Describing Spoken English: An Introduction
Taking a Message
    Hello, this is Asif Qureshi (speaking)
    Asif Qureshi, may I help you?
    Asif, may I help you?

    or

    Human Services Globe, may I help you?
    How Can I Help You?
Telephone conversation
    Who's calling?
    May I tell him who's calling?
    May I ask who is calling?
    Whom may I say is calling?
    Whom shall I say is calling?
    Who do you want to talk to?
    Who do you want to speak with?
    Who do you wish to speak to?
    Whom do you wish to speak to?
    With whom do you wish to speak?
    Is he expecting your call?

Asking to speak with someone
Doctor's office
Business Telephone Example
    Example 1
    Example 2
Making an Appointment
Ordering a ____
Connecting someone
Family
    How are you?
    What is your name?
    How old are you?
    What grade are you in?
    How do you like school?
    Do most of your teachers take attendance?
    Do some of your teachers let class out early?
    Do you carry a dictionary to your English classes? How about your other classes?
    Do you enjoy studying English? (...math, science, ...)
    Do you have any evening classes?
    Do you play on any of the school's sports teams?
    Do you still keep in touch with your best friend in elementary school?
    Have you ever been absent?
    Have you ever been late for a class?
    Have you ever been late for class?
    If so, why?
    When was the last time?
    Did the teacher get angry?
    Have you ever slept in class? How do you usually come here?
    How do you get to school?
    How long does it take you to get to school?
    How many times have you been absent from school this year?
    How much homework do you do every day?
    What classes do you not like? Why don't you like them?
    What do you like best about your school?
    What do you like the least about your school?
    What do you think about your English class? Your gym class?
    What do you think of our cafeteria?
    What do you think of this campus?
    What do you want to do after you graduate?
    What is your best memory from junior high school?
    What time does your first class begin on Tuesday?
    What was the name of your junior high school?
    What's your favorite subject?
    Why do you like it?
    Who is the teacher?
    How many times a week does the class meet?
    Which subjects are you good at?
    (What are your strong subjects?)
    Which subjects are you poor at?
    Which subjects are difficult for you?
    Who is your favorite teacher?
    What course does he or she teach?
    Why do you like him or her?
    What are the major characteristics you think a teacher should have?
    Do you have to wear a uniform to your school? (Did you have to....)
    Do you like wearing a uniform?
    Tell us about your favorite teacher.
    Why do you like him/her?
    Do you like to wear a school uniform? Why or why not?
    or
    Do you go to school yet?
    How many years till you're in school?
    What's your favourite subject in school?
    Have you been a good boy?
    Are you being a good girl?
    How many brothers and sisters do you have?
    Do you have any homework tonight?
    Do you understand?
    Is that clear?
    Did you hear me?
    Did you finish your homework?
    Can I help you with your homework?
    When is the final (exam)?
    When is the midterm?
    What will the test cover?
    Will the test cover the whole book?
    Will there be a quiz?

    Asking about a meal

    When do we eat?
    What's to eat?
    What's for supper?
    What are we having?

    Announcing a meal

    Dinner's almost ready.
    It's almost done.
    It will be on the table in a minute.
    It's almost ready.
    (It's) time to eat.
    Dinner's ready.

    Asking to leave the dinner table early

    May I please leave the table?
    May I be excused?
    Do you mind if I leave the table?
    I'll have to excuse myself.
    Would you excuse me?

    Instructing children to finish eating

    You have to eat everything.
    You have to eat some of everything.
    You have to clean up your plate.
    If you don't eat you vegetables, you won't get any dessert.
    If you don't eat your dinner, you won't get any dessert.

    Taking a nap

    I'm going to take a nap.

    Going to bed and to sleep

    I'm going to bed.
    It's bedtime.
    I think I'll say good night now.
    I'm going to sleep.

    Saying good night

    Good night.
    Sweet dreams.
    Sleep well.
    Pleasant dreams.
Making special requests
Taking a message for someone
Leaving a message with someone
Confirming information
Leaving a message on an answering machine
    Sometimes, there may not be anyone to answer the telephone and you will need to leave a message. Follow this outline to make sure that the person who should receive your message has all the information he/she needs.

    1. Introduction - - - - Hello, this is A____. or Hello, My name is K____ C____ (more formal).

    2. State the time of day and your reason for calling - - - - - It's ten in the morning. I'm phoning (calling, ringing) to find out if ... / to see if ... / to let you know that ... / to tell you that ...

    3. Make a request - - - - Could you call (ring, telephone) me back? / Would you mind ... ? /

    4. Leave your telephone number - - - - My number is .... / You can reach me at .... / Call me at ...

    5. Finish - - - - Thanks a lot, bye. / I'll talk to you later, bye.

    Here's an example of message

    Telephone: (Ring... Ring... Ring...) Hello, this is A____. I'm afraid I'm not in at the moment. Please leave a message after the beep..... (beep)

    K____:
    Hello A____, this is K____.
    It's about noon and I'm calling to see if you would like to ( ____ ) on Friday. Could you call me back?
    You can reach me at (000-0000) until five this afternoon. I'll talk to you later, bye.

    As you can see, leaving a message is pretty simple. You only need to make sure that you have stated all the most important information: Your Name, The Time, The Reason for Calling, Your Telephone Number

    I'm calling in reference to your ____ from last week.
    I'd like to make an appointment with ____, please.
    When's a good time for you?

    Hi this is Mohammad Salem calling Mr. Khalid.
    Saleem from the Human Services Globe.
    I had send you off the information
    regarding Human Services Globe and
    this is what to see if you got that information.
    Could you give me a call (_______)
    That is my cell number.
    Today is Monday __ ______.
Meeting
Finishing a conversation
Public Speaking
Foreign Ministers
Review Questions
Fearing a massive shortage of skilled manpower and in the next few years, the top firms and institutions, Departments are enhancing their interaction with colleges and universities to ensure that the graduates accepted into a program and be trained in a particular field and who pass out from these institutions match the industry's requirements.

Some are either already working with colleges or are planning to collaborate with the academia to churn out professionals with the right skills.

One of the major challenges being faced by industry is the lack of effective talent. Both the colleges and the industry are realising the need to scale up students to meet growing demand.

One place on this planet produces over 3.65 lakh engineering graduates and 30 lakh other graduates every year, out of which hardly 20 per cent are suited for industry needs. Moreover, this includes, America, and Europe as well. Comparatively, over millions of graduates every year with useless performance.

Industry estimates suggest supply of skilled manpower will fall short of requirements by almost 22 per cent by 2009 if issues around human resource and quality development are not addressed.

There is a gap between what is taught and what is required. The syllabus of programs is outdated and students are not taught how to apply theory to practical problems.

To bridge the industry-academia gap, program will provide soft skills and industry-specific training to students and faculty, World wide. Also developed several learning aids and tools that will help meet specific college requirements and bring about uniformity in training.

While focusing on coaching students, we are not leaving the faculty behind, we have custom made courses and curriculum, initiative includes faculty development programs as well.

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