MAKING APPOINTMENT

THE PURPOSES OF THIS PRACTICUM

Students are able to say the expressions in making an

appointment, suggest time to meet, approve an agreement,
and cancel an appointment. The phrases are conveyed in
English.
Making appointments is an effective way to manage your time and be more productive. It helps
you stay organized, prioritize tasks, and get more done in less time. It also allows you to set clear
expectations with yourself and others so that you can meet your goals and objectives
• Mention some benefits of making effective appointment!
Making Appointment:
• Can we meet on the 14th?
• Can we meet next Friday?
• Are you available on the 14th?
• Are you free next week?
• Let’s meet this evening.
• When can I talk to you?
• Can I meet you tomorrow afternoon?
• How about tomorrow afternoon?
• Is next Monday convenient for you?
• Do you have any time available this week?
• When would be a good time to meet you?
• Would today evening be all right?
• Can you give me an appointment on Sunday?
Accepting or Confirming an Appointment:

• Sure. I’ll come.

• Yes, Sunday is fine.
• Friday would be perfect.
• I’ll be there at that time.
• Wednesday suits me.
• Please confirm if this date and time is suitable (convenient) for you.
Cancelling / Rejecting an Appointment:

• Sorry. I have another appointment at that time.

• I’m sorry. I can’t come.
• I’m afraid I can’t on the 14th.
• I’m sorry, I won’t be able to make it on Sunday.
• Sorry. I don’t think I can make it.
Cancelling a previous engagement or appointment:

• Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen business, I will be unable to keep our

appointment for tomorrow afternoon.
• Would it be possible to arrange another time later in the week?
• I’m afraid that I have to cancel our meeting on Wednesday, as something
unexpected has come up.
• Would you be free to meet early next week?
Practice this conversation in pairs:

A : Good morning, sir

B : Good morning, Randy. How are you?
A : I am fine, thank you. How about you?
B : I am very well. By the way, what are you doing here?
A : I want to meet you and discuss about my proposal.
B : Sorry, Randy. I can’t because I must go now.
A : Ok, no problem. Please would you indicate a suitable time and place to meet?
B : Ok. I would be available to discuss it at 4 p.m in this office.
A : Thank you, sir
B : Yes, your welcome
A : See you at 4 p.m
B : See you
Complete this dialog with suitable phrases in the box:

I’m sorry I can’t make it I would like to

make
That’s work for me He is busy at that time

A: St. George’s Medical Services, Julie is speaking. How may I help you?
B: Good afternoon. I’m Andrew Smith. _________________ an appointment with Dr. Wills
for next week, preferably on Monday morning.
A: Let me check his schedule next week. Hmmm….._______________, I’m afraid he
won’t be at the clinic on Monday morning, but he has an opening in the afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
B: No, __________________. I work full time, so it has to be either in the morning or in the
evening. What about on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.?
A: _______________________, but there is an opening at 9:15 a.m.
B: Great! _____________________.
Work in pairs and write conversations about these topics. Then practice
in front of the class.

1. Make an appointment with your friend to go out for dinner or cinema

time (informal situation)
2. You are calling to make an appointment for an interview at a
company called Emerald Company by phone. One of you will act as a
secretary (formal situation)
3. Make an appointment to meet with a doctor by phone.