Do you know when (someone) will be back?

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 190, “Taking a Phone Message.”

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 190. I'm your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California. Remember to visit our website at eslpod.com for the complete Learning Guide for this podcast that includes the complete transcript, vocabulary, and other information to help you improve your English.

Today's podcast is on taking a phone message. Let's get started.

I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang.

Paolo: Hello.

Evelyn: Hi, could I speak to Tony?

Paolo: He’s not here right now. Can I take a message?

Evelyn: Do you know when he’ll be back?

Paolo: No, I don’t.

Evelyn: Okay. I’ll call back later. Thanks. ….. Ten minutes later, the phone rang again.

Paolo: Hello.

Pam: Hi, is Tony there?

Paolo: No, he’s out.

Pam: Could I leave a message?

Paolo: Sure. Give me a second to get something to write with. Okay, I’m ready.

Pam: Could you tell him that Pam called and ask him to call me back as soon