Learn conversational phrases to use when talking on the phone
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| Hi everyone! I’m Alisha. |
| Welcome to Conversational Phrases! |
| We’ve found that the best way to learn a language is to speak it from day one! And the best way to start speaking is to learn phrases that you’ll use in real conversations. |
| In this lesson, you’ll learn conversational phrases to use when talking on the phone. After watching this video, you’ll be able to ask for someone on the phone, and to put someone on hold. |
| Now, let’s take a look at some conversational phrases! |
| Listen to the dialogue. |
| Jambo, ningependa kuzungumza na mtu ambaye amesimamia. |
| Hakika, tafadhali ngoja dakika moja. |
| Once more with the English translation. |
| Jambo, ningependa kuzungumza na mtu ambaye amesimamia. |
| “Hello, I'd like to speak with the person in charge.” |
| Hakika, tafadhali ngoja dakika moja. |
| “Okay, just a moment.” |
| First of all, you'll need to learn how to say "hello" on the phone. |
| That's: |
| jambo, jambo |
| Then you need to learn how to say "I'd like to speak with [person]." |
| The pattern is: |
| Ningependa kuzungumza na [person]. |
| “I'd like to speak with [person]." |
| For example, |
| "Hello, I'd like to speak with the person in charge." |
| Jambo, ningependa kuzungumza na mtu ambaye amesimamia., Jambo, ningependa kuzungumza na mtu ambaye amesimamia. |
| Now, how do you answer this question? |
| Hakika, tafadhali ngoja dakika moja. |
| “Okay, just a moment.” |
| Listen to it again. |
| Hakika, tafadhali ngoja dakika moja., Hakika, tafadhali ngoja dakika moja. |
| This Swahili sentence translates as "Sure, please wait minute one." |
| But it means "Okay, just a moment." |
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