Stage 5 · Pressure / Work · Premium
Urgent schedule change
Before the call
Pressure / Work
Your employer asks you to change a shift at short notice.
Listen

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We had a call-out. Can you start at four instead of six today?
Let me check. You need me at four today, correct?
Yes, if you can make it.
I need a minute to check transportation. Can I call you back in five minutes?
Yes, that’s fine.
Great. I’ll check and call you back within five minutes.
Thank you.
You’re welcome. I’ll speak with you shortly.
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We had a call-out. Can you start at four instead of six today?
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Practice your answer
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Caller
We had a call-out. Can you start at four instead of six today?
Your turn
Say your answer out loud before you reveal it.
Model answer
Let me check. You need me at four today, correct?
Try a variation
- The change is to a different location.
- The employer asks you to stay late instead.
Call Challenge
Do not say yes before checking. Confirm the request and buy a few minutes.
Now try the call with less help.