🔷 FORMAL (10 Conversations)
1. Business Call – Mistaken Company
Caller: Good morning, is this Thompson Legal Associates?
Receiver: I’m afraid you’ve reached a private number.
Caller: I apologize. I must have dialed the wrong number.
Receiver: No problem. Have a good day.
Caller: Thank you. You too.
2. Medical Appointment
Caller: Hello, I’m calling to confirm my appointment with Dr. Edwards.
Receiver: I’m sorry, this is not a medical office.
Caller: Oh, my mistake. Thank you for letting me know.
Receiver: You’re welcome. Take care.
3. Hotel Booking Error
Caller: Good afternoon, I’d like to inquire about room availability for next weekend.
Receiver: Sorry, this is a private residence, not a hotel.
Caller: My sincere apologies. I’ll double-check the number.
Receiver: No worries. Best of luck with your booking.
4. Government Office Confusion
Caller: Hello, is this the Department of Immigration?
Receiver: No, I’m afraid you’ve reached the wrong number.
Caller: Oh, I’m terribly sorry. Thank you for your time.
Receiver: Not at all. Good luck.
5. Formal Complaint Misrouted
Caller: I’d like to speak with someone regarding a formal complaint I submitted.
Receiver: I think you may have dialed incorrectly. This is a law firm.
Caller: I see. Thank you for clarifying.
Receiver: You’re welcome.
6. Banking Error
Caller: Hello, I need assistance with my account balance.
Receiver: Sorry, this is not the bank.
Caller: Apologies. I must’ve misdialed.
Receiver: No trouble at all.
7. University Department Mix-up
Caller: Is this the admissions office of Springfield University?
Receiver: No, it’s not. I believe you have the wrong number.
Caller: I appreciate your time. Thank you.
Receiver: You’re welcome.
8. Corporate Inquiry
Caller: Hello, I’m calling regarding a potential business partnership.
Receiver: I believe you’ve called the wrong number.
Caller: I’m sorry for the inconvenience.
Receiver: It’s alright.
9. Embassy Inquiry Mistake
Caller: Is this the German Embassy in London?
Receiver: No, sorry. You’ve reached a private number.
Caller: Oh, I see. Thank you for your time.
Receiver: No problem.
10. Conference Call Error
Caller: Hello, am I late for the 10 a.m. conference call?
Receiver: I’m afraid this isn’t the right number for that.
Caller: Oh dear, I apologize. I’ll reconnect.
Receiver: Good luck!
🔷 SEMI-FORMAL (10 Conversations)
11. Restaurant Booking Mix-up
Caller: Hi, I’d like to reserve a table for two tonight.
Receiver: Sorry, this isn’t a restaurant.
Caller: Oh no, my bad! I must’ve dialed wrong.
Receiver: No worries!
12. Tech Support Confusion
Caller: Hello, is this customer support for XYZ Software?
Receiver: No, I think you’ve got the wrong number.
Caller: Thanks, I’ll try again.
Receiver: Good luck!
13. Job Interview Follow-up
Caller: Hello, I’m calling to follow up on my job interview.
Receiver: I’m sorry, this isn’t that company.
Caller: Oops, sorry about that.
Receiver: It happens!
14. Service Request Error
Caller: Hi, I’d like to report an issue with my electricity.
Receiver: Sorry, this is just my house. I think you meant to call the utility company.
Caller: Oh wow, thank you!
Receiver: No problem.
15. Missed Delivery Confusion
Caller: Hello, I missed a delivery. Can I reschedule it?
Receiver: I think you’ve got the wrong number.
Caller: Sorry about that!
Receiver: No big deal.
16. Tutoring Services Error
Caller: Hi, is this the math tutor advertised online?
Receiver: No, sorry. Wrong number.
Caller: Oh! Thanks anyway.
Receiver: You’re welcome.
17. School Call Mistake
Caller: Hello, is this Maplewood High School?
Receiver: No, this is a private residence.
Caller: My mistake, thanks.
Receiver: All good.
18. Repair Service Mix-Up
Caller: Hi, are you the guy who fixes washing machines?
Receiver: Sorry, I think you’ve got the wrong number.
Caller: Whoops! Thanks.
Receiver: You’re welcome.
19. Ride-share Error
Caller: Hi, are you my Uber driver?
Receiver: Nope, just a regular person!
Caller: Sorry! Wrong contact.
Receiver: All good!
20. Sports Club Confusion
Caller: Hello, I wanted to ask about tennis lessons.
Receiver: I’m afraid this isn’t a tennis club.
Caller: Oh, sorry. Thanks anyway.
Receiver: No worries.
🔷 INFORMAL (10 Conversations)
21. Wrong Friend
Caller: Hey! What’s up?
Receiver: Uh, who is this?
Caller: Oops—wrong number! My bad.
Receiver: Haha, no problem.
22. Party Invitation Mistake
Caller: Yo, you coming to Jamie’s party tonight?
Receiver: Sorry, I think you got the wrong person.
Caller: Ah dang! Sorry about that.
Receiver: It’s cool!
23. Looking for “Mom”
Caller: Mom? Can you pick me up?
Receiver: I’m not your mom!
Caller: Oh no! I called the wrong number!
Receiver: Haha, it happens.
24. Quick Call Error
Caller: Hey, got a sec?
Receiver: Uh… who are you trying to reach?
Caller: Oh! Wrong number.
Receiver: No worries.
25. Casual Mistake
Caller: What time are we meeting?
Receiver: Sorry, I don’t think we know each other.
Caller: Oh shoot! Wrong number.
Receiver: Happens all the time!
26. Wrong Group Chat
Caller: Dude, you left your jacket!
Receiver: Sorry, who is this?
Caller: Oh, wrong guy. Sorry, man.
Receiver: All good!
27. Random Call
Caller: Sup?
Receiver: Uh… who are you?
Caller: Whoops—wrong number!
Receiver: No stress!
28. Looking for a Date
Caller: Hey, this is Sam. We met at the bar?
Receiver: Sorry, don’t think so.
Caller: Ah! Sorry, wrong number.
Receiver: No problem, good luck!
29. Gamer Mix-Up
Caller: You ready to game tonight?
Receiver: I think you’ve got the wrong player.
Caller: LOL my bad!
Receiver: Haha, good luck finding them.
30. Funny Mix-Up
Caller: I found your cat!
Receiver: Uh… I don’t have a cat.
Caller: Oh no! Sorry, wrong number.
Receiver: Haha, no worries!
1. Formal Situations (Professional, business, or polite interactions)
1. Calling a Restaurant (Wrong Number)
A: Good afternoon, is this “La Bella Italia”?
B: I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong number. This is a private residence.
A: Oh, I apologize for the inconvenience. Do you happen to know the correct number?
B: No, I don’t. You might want to check online.
A: Thank you anyway. Have a good day.
2. Reaching a Company’s Wrong Department
A: Hello, this is Daniel Carter from TechSolutions. May I speak to the accounting department?
B: Sorry, this is the customer service line. I’ll transfer you—please hold.
A: Thank you for your assistance.
3. Misdialing a Hotel Reservation
A: Grand Horizon Hotel, how may I assist you?
B: Oh, I was trying to reach the Seaside Resort. My apologies.
A: No problem. Their number is 555-6789.
B: Thank you so much!
4. Wrong Number for a Doctor’s Office
A: Dr. Reynolds’ office, how can I help you?
B: Oh no, I meant to call Dr. Patel’s clinic. Sorry for the mistake.
A: That’s alright. Would you like me to look up the correct number?
B: That’s very kind, but I have it here. Thanks anyway.
5. Calling a Business Partner Incorrectly
A: Thompson Enterprises, Mark speaking.
B: Hi Mark, this is Sarah from LexCorp. Is James available?
A: I think you have the wrong extension. James works in the marketing division—let me redirect you.
B: I appreciate it.
2. Semi-Formal Situations (Friendly but still polite, e.g., acquaintances or service calls)
6. Delivery Service Mix-Up
A: Hello, is this Pete’s Pizza?
B: No, this is a private number. You might want to double-check.
A: Oh, my bad! I must have misdialed.
7. Calling a Friend’s Old Number
A: Hey, is Jake there?
B: Sorry, Jake doesn’t live here anymore.
A: Oh, do you know his new number?
B: No, we just moved in last month.
8. Wrong Number for a Taxi Service
A: QuickRide Taxis, how can I help?
B: Oh, I was trying to call CityCabs. Sorry about that.
A: No worries. Their number is 555-1212.
B: Thanks a lot!
9. Misplaced Online Order Inquiry
A: Hi, I’m calling about my missing package. Order #4567.
B: Sorry, this is a home number. You may have dialed incorrectly.
A: Oh shoot, my mistake. I’ll check the confirmation email again.
10. Gym Membership Call
A: Peak Fitness, this is Lisa.
B: Hi Lisa, I wanted to check my membership details.
A: Actually, this is the downtown branch. Did you mean to call the Westside location?
B: Oh yes! I’ll call them instead. Thanks!
3. Informal Situations (Casual, between friends or family)
11. Calling a Friend’s Wrong Number
A: Yo, Mike! You coming to the game tonight?
B: Uh… wrong number, dude.
A: Oh snap, my bad!
12. Prank Call Realization
A: Is your fridge running?
B: laughs Seriously? Wrong number, kid.
A: Oops, sorry!
13. Trying to Reach a Classmate
A: Hey, Emma, did you finish the homework?
B: Wrong number, but good luck with that!
A: Whoops! Thanks anyway.
14. Ordering Food to the Wrong Place
A: Hi, can I get two large pepperoni pizzas?
B: Uh… this isn’t a pizza place.
A: Oh man, I must’ve saved the wrong number. Sorry!
15. Calling Mom but Getting a Stranger
A: Mom, can you pick me up?
B: Sorry, sweetie, you’ve got the wrong mom.
A: Oh no! laughs My bad!
Teaching Notes for B2 Learners:
✅ Formal: Use polite phrases like “I apologize for the inconvenience” and “Thank you for your assistance.”
✅ Semi-Formal: Friendly but clear—“You’ve got the wrong number, but no worries!”
✅ Informal: Casual reactions like “Oh snap!” or “My bad!” are natural.