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May 2025
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Opposites Attract: 12 Phrasal Verb Pairs...

ALISON PITMAN
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📞 PRACTICE CALL SCENARIO

Try recording yourself playing each role. Play it back and why not compare your version with mine on this week's podcast episode.

Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Bright Solutions, Sarah speaking."

Caller: "Hi, I'm calling about my invoice."

Receptionist: "Of course—let me just pull up your details. Could I take your reference number?" (↑)

Caller: "It's INV-4567."

Receptionist: "Thank you. I'll check this now… Yes, I can see it here. I'll email a copy straight over." (↓)

Caller: "Great, thanks!"

Receptionist: "You're welcome. Is there anything else I can help with?" (↑)

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