English for Business Phone Calls: Clear, Polite Speaking

Practice common phone phrases for work to speak clearly on business calls. This page helps you improve English for business phone calls with simple, polite language.

Starting the phone call

• Hello, this is [Name] from [Company].
• May I speak with [Person], please?
• Good morning, it's [Name]. Is [Company] available?

Getting information on the call

• Could you spell your name for me?
• What is the best contact number?
• When is a good time to talk?

Ending the phone call

• Thank you for your time.
• I will call you back later.
• Have a great day.

Speaking Topics

• Scheduling a quick work call - I'd like to schedule a quick call.
• Asking for clarification - Could you repeat that, please?
• Sharing a phone number correctly - Could you confirm the number you have?
• Ending the call politely - Thank you for your time today.