Academic/General Training Module by Adam Smith First Published in 2015

‘Telephoning’ Topics 
1. How often do you make telephone calls? 
I probably make three or four phone calls every day, usually just to make 
arrangements with work colleagues or to speak to family and friends. 
2. Who do you spend most time talking to on the telephone? 

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I think it would be one of my closest work colleagues. We often call each 
other rather than meeting face-to-face. 
3. When do you think you'll next make a telephone call? 
My family are expecting me to phone them as soon as I finish this exam. 
They'll want to know how it went. 
4. Do you sometimes prefer to send a text message instead of telephoning? 
Yes. I prefer to send a text message when I'm arranging something 
simple, like a time to meet someone. In those situations, a phone call 
isn't necessary.