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Speaking: Making an appointment Exercise
Do the exercises below on how to make an appointment in English, and click the button to check your answers.
(Before doing the exercises, you may want to read the lesson on making appointments.)
Making a Doctor’s Appointment Dialogue
Quick Review: Making Appointments in English
In this exercise, you practiced making an appointment in English through a short phone dialogue between a secretary and a patient. This kind of appointment dialogue helps you learn polite expressions, useful questions, and responses commonly used in everyday English conversations.
Examples of Opening Remarks in an English Appointment Dialogue
When starting a phone conversation to make an appointment, you can use polite opening remarks like:
- “Good morning. This is [your name] calling.”
- “Hello, may I speak to Dr. [name]’s secretary, please?”
- “Hi, I’d like to make an appointment with [person/professional’s name].”
These polite introductions help create a friendly and professional tone at the beginning of your conversation.
Key Expressions You Learned
- “I’d like to make an appointment with…”
- “Is [day/time] convenient for you?”
- “I’m afraid I’m not free on [day].”
- “Would [another day/time] be possible?”
- “Please call me if you need to reschedule.”
Practice these phrases regularly to feel more confident when making appointments in English — whether it’s for a doctor’s visit, a business meeting, or another situation.
