Part 1: New words:
- Appointment – A time to meet
someone (e.g., doctor).
- GP (General Practitioner) – A
family doctor who helps you when you are sick.
- Clinic – The place where the
doctor works.
- Morning 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. / Afternoon
– From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- Available – Free, not busy.
- Reschedule – To change the time
of an appointment.
- Cancel – To stop or change an
appointment.
- Symptoms – What you feel when you
are sick (e.g., cough, headache).
- Urgent – Something very important
that needs fast action.
- A&E – part of the hospital
where people go when they need urgent
Part 2: Key sentences
- "I’d like to make an
appointment with the GP."
- "Is the doctor available
this week?"
- "When is the next available
appointment?"
- "Can I come in the
morning/afternoon?"
- "I need to cancel my
appointment."
- "Can I reschedule my
appointment?"
- "Is this an urgent
appointment?"
- "I have a
cough/headache/fever."
- "Can I book an urgent
appointment?"
Part 3: Dialogue
Receptionist: Hello,
this is the clinic. How can I help you?
You: Hi, I’d like to make an appointment with the GP.
Receptionist: When would you like to come?
You: Is the doctor available this week?
Receptionist: The next available appointment is on Wednesday afternoon.
You: Can I come in the afternoon)?
Receptionist: Yes, the doctor is free at 2:00 PM.
You: Great, thank you!
Receptionist: You’re welcome. Have a nice day!