The Office - Receptionist (0063)

A: Good afternoon. May I help you?
B: Yes, I'm here to see Joanna Stevens. I have an appointment at four.
A: Certainly, may I take your name? I'll let her know you've arrived.
B: Sure, it's Josh O'Neil.
A: Ms. Stevens will be with you momentarily. Can I offer you something to drink?
B: Yes, a coffee would be nice, thank you.
A: Here you are. Ms. Stevens is ready for you now. I'll show you to her office, right this way.
A: Just watch your step here...

Key Vocabulary

certainly General Adverb with out doubt; of course
may I take your name phrase polite way to ask for someone's name
let (someone) know phrase tell someone
momentarily General Adverb in a very short time
be ready for you phrase is prepared to meet with you
show (someone) to phrase show a person the way to a place
right this way phrase phrase you use to show someone the direction to walk

Supplementary Vocabulary

administrative assistant common noun, singular secretary
lobby common noun, singular the waiting area of a building
front desk common noun, singular the desk at the entrance of a building where the receptionist sits
field calls phrase receive and direct phone calls
switchboard common noun, singular a system used to connect phone calls to many different phone lines within a building