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Lesson 13

When do you expect him back?

* Dialogue

A: Sales Department, can I help you?
B: Yes, can I speak to Mr. Lee, please?
A: I’m afraid he’s not here.
B: When do you expect him back?

A: He’ll be back in 2 hours.
B: I’ll call back then.
A: Okay, but would you mind leaving your name?
B: Oh, sure. It’s John Smith.

A: Thank you, Mr. Smith.

* Expressions
- Can I speak to Mr. Lee, please?
= May I speak to Mr. Lee, please?
= I’d like to speak to Mr. Lee, please.
= Is Mr. Lee there? Vocabulary &
Expressions

- He’s not here. department
= He’s not available at the moment. expect
available
= He’s not in at the moment.
at the moment
= He’s out at the moment.

- When do you expect him back?
= When will he be back?
= When can I expect to talk to him?
= When is he going to return?

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