Making Appointments in English

What are the two main components of setting up an appointment in English?

• Choosing a time and a place

• Selecting a date and a location

• Picking a day and a time

• Deciding on a venue and a schedule

Which preposition is used to specify a day or date when setting an appointment?

• At

• By

• In

• On

When specifying a time for an appointment, which preposition should you use?

• In

• By

• At

• On

Which preposition would you use to indicate a meeting inside a building?

• By

• On

• In

• At

How would you correctly form a question to meet someone on a specific day and time?

• Could we meet in Friday at 3.30?

• Could we meet at Friday on 3.30?

• Could we meet by Friday at 3.30?

• Could we meet on Friday at 3.30?

What is a more formal way to ask if someone is available for a meeting?

• Can we meet?

• Would you be available?

• Could we meet?

• Are you free?

Which phrase would you use to ask about someone's general availability?

• What time is good?

• What day works for you?

• When could we meet?

• When are you free?

If someone suggests a time that doesn't work for you, how should you respond?

• No, I can't.

• That's not possible.

• Sorry, I'm not available then.

• I don't think so.

What is a polite way to suggest an alternative time for a meeting?

• Let's do it another time.

• I can't make it then.

• How about Tuesday at 9?

• Maybe later?

How would you start a conversation to make an official appointment over the phone?

• I need to see the doctor.

• I'd like to make an appointment, please.

• Can I come in?

• I want to book a slot.