Appointments

Intro

1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.

• confirm
• appointment
• What's the name?
• down here

• coming up
• it's better to be safe than sorry

2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.

It’s a good idea to confirm an important appointment before going. It’s very easy, and only takes a few minutes.
Below is a sample conversation between me and my doctor’s office. I made an appointment several weeks ago. I now want to make sure that I have the right day and time before I go there.
Read and listen to the following conversation. And remember, have fun!

Dialog

1. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.

Receptionist

John

Receptionist:   Hello, Doctor Lee’s office.

John:   Hi. I’m calling to confirm an appointment for tomorrow.

Receptionist:   Okay. What’s the name?

John:   John.

Receptionist:   And the day and time?

John:   Wednesday, 3:00pm.

Receptionist:   Great. Let me see… I don’t see you down here. Are you sure it’s at 3:00?

John:   Oh, I’m sorry. It’s at 12:00.

Receptionist:   Oh, okay. There you are. Yes, you’re confirmed for 12:00 Wednesday.

John:   Thanks so much.

Receptionist:   You’re welcome.

John:   Bye

Receptionist:   Bye

 

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