Und so Weiter banner
Contents

Script

Print out this script and fold it vertically, so that you can hide and reveal the columns. Keep it filed for use in other tasks.

Story
Tasks
Customs & Culture

On the phone

Scene 5c: Getting through

The Plot so far:
Gabi Maier calls Eurotech and asks for Martina Weiß.

Your purpose in trying to understand this scene:
Imagine you are Gabi.

Listen out for:

  • the receptionist's response;
  • what she asks you to do.


 ActorGermanEnglishClueCategory
1SanneEurotech, Guten Tag.Eurotech, Good afternoon.Eu------, Gu--- Ta-.Function: Telephone
2GabiHallo, hier spricht wieder Gabi Herrberg.Hello, this is Gabi Herrberg again.Ha---, hi-- sp----- wi---- Ga-- He------.Function: Telephone
3GabiKann ich bitte Frau Martina Weiß sprechen?Can I speak to Ms Martina Weiß please?Ka-- ic- bi--- Fr-- Ma----- We-- sp------?Function: Telephone
4SanneTut mir leid,I'm sorry,Tu- mi- le--,Function: Apologies
5Sannedie Leitung ist sehr schlecht.the line is very bad.di- Le----- is- se-- sc------.Concept: Quality
6SanneKönnten Sie das wiederholen, bitte?Could you repeat that, please?Kö----- Si- da- wi---------, bi---?Function: Communication Tactics
7GabiHier ist Gabi Herrberg für Martina Weiß.This is Gabi Herrberg for Martina Weiß.Hi-- is- Ga-- He------ fü- Ma----- We--.Function: Telephone
8SanneDanke. Ich verbinde.Thank you. I'll put you through.Da---. Ic- ve------.Function: Telephone
9GabiVielen Dank.Thank you very much.Vi---- Da--.Function: Gratitude
10SanneDie Leitung ist besetzt.The line is busy.Di- Le----- is- be-----.Function: Telephone
11SanneMöchten Sie warten?Would you like to wait?Mö----- Si- wa----?Function: Telephone
12GabiJa, bitte.Yes, please.Ja, bi---.Function: Agreement / Disagreement
13SanneIn Ordnung.Alright.In Or-----.Function: Agreement / Disagreement
14SanneSo, die Leitung ist jetzt frei.Well, the line is free now.So, di- Le----- is- je--- fr--.Function: Telephone
15SanneIch stelle Sie durch.I'll put you through.Ic- st---- Si- du---.Function: Telephone
16GabiVielen Dank.Thank you very much.Vi---- Da--.Function: Gratitude


Created for ULTRALAB trial June 1999
Copyright ULTRALAB at Anglia Polytechnic University