【2008-04-11，五】ESL Podcast 363 – Using the Telephone

Learn how to talk about telephones in English in this episode. Tags: Daily Life Audio Index: Slow dialogue: 1:02 Explanations: 2:51 Fast dialog: 12:57 Charles: I don’t know how long this power outage is going to last. Do you think we should call Elizabeth to tell her we’ll be late for dinner? Jane: That’s a good idea. Do you know her phone number offhand? Charles: No, I don’t, and I can’t look it up in my address book or in the phone book without any lights. Oh, wait. I have it programmed into my cell phone. I should be able to use speed dial to call her. Oh, no. Jane: What’s the matter? Charles: My cell phone battery is dead. Jane: Maybe we can use the landline to call directory assistance. The operator should be able to give us her number. Charles: I doubt it. There must be more than one Elizabeth Bennett in our area code. Jane: You’re probably right, but I’ll try anyway. Where’s the phone? Oh, here it is. Why aren’t I getting a dial tone? Charles: Try listening through the earpiece instead of the mouthpiece. Jane: Oh, right. How do I dial 411 if I can’t see the keypad? Charles: Hey, the power is back on! Jane: Not a moment too soon! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse