Grammar fix
Could I speak to …?
ask to be connected
A polite way on the phone to ask to be connected to the person you want to talk to.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Hello, could I speak to Dr Lee, please?
A: Good morning, Maxwell & Co.
B: Hi, could I speak to someone in accounts, please?
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I want speak with the manager.
Say: Could I speak to the manager, please?
Use 'Could I speak to …?' for a polite phone request, and keep 'to' before the person.