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8.4 Herr Döblin Includes sound files!

Click here to listen to the conversation!In this telephone conversation, Herr Döblin wishes to speak to Frau Hartmann but is unable to do so. How does Barbara Zacharias ask him whether he would like to call back later? What other option does she give him?

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Barbara Zacharias     Telephone     Herr Döblin
Barbara Zacharias The Aksoy company, Zacharias speaking, good morning.
Herr Döblin My name is Döblin, could you please connect me with Ms. Hartmann?
Barbara Zacharias One moment please, I'm connecting you now. There's no response. Ms. Hartmann is not at her desk at the moment.
Herr Döblin Could I speak to Mr. Schneider perhaps?
Barbara Zacharias He's talking on another line at the moment. Would you like to call back later or would you like him to ring you back?
Herr Döblin Thanks very much. I'll call back. Goodbye.
Barbara Zacharias Goodbye.

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