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Booking a Language Test

A caller books an academic English test, spells a difficult surname, and queries the new fee.

B17 min

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1Hello, I would like to book a place on the academic English test next month.

2Of course, I can help. Could you tell me your full name, please?

3My name is Priya Ramanathan, R-A-M-A-N-A-T-H-A-N. Most people get it wrong.

4Got it, thank you. Which test date would you prefer, the sixth or the thirteenth?

5I wanted the sixth, but I have a wedding, so the thirteenth, please.

6The thirteenth is free. The fee is one hundred and twenty pounds in total.

7The website said ninety pounds. Has the price gone up recently?

8Yes, it increased in January, and the website will be updated next week.

9All right. Can I pay now by card over the phone?

10Certainly, that is fine. And could you confirm your contact number, please?

11It is oh seven four double two nine eight three six five.

12Thank you. You will receive a confirmation email within two working days.

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