In this English conversation lesson, You will learn about both the formal and the informal ways of Making an Appointment. The first conversation is all about how to arrange an appointment with a friend and the second conversation takes place in the formal setting of booking an appointment with a lawyer.
Conversation 1 : An appointment with a friend (Informal and Friendly)
| Lucy | Hi. Can I speak to Amanda, please ? |
| Amanda | Speaking. |
| Lucy | Hi Amanda. It’s Lucy. I got a message you had called. |
| Amanda | Oh, hi Lucy. Thanks for calling back. |
| Lucy | Sure. What’s up ? |
| Amanda | I wanted to know if you fancied playing tennis this weekend. |
| Lucy | This weekend ? Let me see … Yeah, it should be ok. Which day ? |
| Amanda | I was thinking of Saturday. Is that good for you ? |
| Lucy | I’m a little busy on Saturday. Can you manage Sunday ? |
| Amanda | Yes, Sunday is fine too. |
| Lucy | Great. What’s better for you, morning or afternoon ? |
| Amanda | Shall we say late morning ? |
| Lucy | Yes, that sounds good. How about 11 o’clock ? |
| Amanda | Yes, 11 is good. |
| Lucy | OK, I’ll look forward to it. |
| Amanda | Same here, see you on Sunday. Bye |
| Lucy | See you then. Take care! |
Conversation 2 : An appointment with a lawyer (Formal and Business Like)
| David | Good morning. May I speak to Ms Amanda Brown, please ? |
| Amanda | This is Amanda Brown speaking. |
| David | Hello Ms Brown. This is David Bennet of Bennet & Jones Ltd. I believe you had left a message for me to call you back. |
| Amanda | Oh, hello Mr Bennet. Thank you for returning my call so promptly. |
| David | You’re welcome. How may I help ? |
| Amanda | I was wondering if I could come and see you some time this week. An urgent matter has come up. |
| David | One moment please. Let me check my diary .. Yes, the end of this week should be ok. Which day did you have in mind ? |
| Amanda | Would Thursday suit you ? |
| David | I’m slightly busy on Thursday, but I’m available most of Friday. |
| Amanda | Yes, Friday suits me too. |
| David | Excellent. Would you prefer morning or afternoon ? |
| Amanda | Would early afternoon be convenient for you ? |
| David | Yes. I can fit you in at 2:30. How does that sound to you ? |
| Amanda | Yes, that’s perfect. |
| David | Very good. I’ll be seeing you at my office at 2:30 on Friday. |
| Amanda | Thank you Mr Bennet, I’ll look forward to seeing you then. |
| David | Likewise. Goodbye now. |
| Amanda | Goodbye Mr Bennet. |
