Lesson 5: Customer Service & Phone Calls

Start and finish calls politely, explain issues, ask for help, and confirm details.

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Goal: Make customer service calls confidently: identify yourself, state the problem, ask for solutions, and confirm next steps.

Opening & Verifying

  • “Hi, this is [Your Name].”
  • “I’m calling about my account ending in 1234.”
  • “Could you please verify your full name and address?”
  • “May I ask who I’m speaking with?”

Explaining the Issue

  • “I was charged twice on January 5th.”
  • “My internet has been dropping every hour.”
  • “I’d like to cancel/upgrade my plan.”
  • “Could you walk me through the steps?”

Model Dialogue (Phone Support)

Agent:
Thanks for calling Pine Internet. This is Jenna. How can I help you today?
You:
Hi Jenna, this is Abel. My internet keeps dropping every hour.
Agent:
Sorry to hear that. Can I verify your address and the last four digits of your account?
You:
Sure, it’s 120 Main Street, and the last four are 1234.
Agent:
Thank you. I’ll run a line test. One moment, please… Okay, I see a signal issue. I can send a technician tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Does that work?
You:
Yes, that works. Could you text me the appointment details?
Agent:
Absolutely. You’ll get a confirmation text shortly. Is there anything else I can help with?
You:
No, that’s all. Thanks for your help!

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Pronunciation Tips

Phone Number Rhythm

Group digits: (555) 123-4567 → “five-five-five, one-two-three, forty-five sixty-seven”.

Spelling Names

Say: “That’s A as in Apple, B as in Boy”. Use common NATO-style words.

Polite Intonation

Use rising tone for requests: “Could you repeat that?” keeps it friendly.

Useful Phone Tools

  • “Could you speak a little slower, please?”
  • “Would you mind repeating that?”
  • “Can I be transferred to billing/technical support?”
  • “Is there a case or ticket number?”

Clear Closings

  • “So to confirm: technician tomorrow between 10 and 12.”
  • “I’ll receive a text confirmation.”
  • “Thanks for your help today.”
  • “Have a great day!”

Micro-Practice

  1. Practice spelling your name and address slowly and clearly.
  2. Role-play asking for a refund for a double charge: explain date, amount, and last four digits.
  3. Close the call by confirming next steps and asking for a ticket number.

Quick Quiz

1) Polite way to ask who you’re speaking with:




2) Best way to confirm next steps:




3) Helpful request when you don’t understand:




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