1.4 - Title: Telephone  Appointments

Useful Phrases

I’m afraid he’s in a meeting

I’d like to arrange an appointment

When’s convenient for you?

He’s free in the afternoon after about three

I could make it after four

Transcript

Michelle: Mr. Hibberd’s office!

Peter: Hello, can I speak to Brian Hibberd, please?

Michelle: I’m afraid he’s in a meeting until lunchtime. Can I take a message?

Peter: Well, I’d like to arrange an appointment to see him, please. It’s Peter Jefferson here.

Michelle: Could you hold on for a minute, Mr. Jefferson. I’ll just look in the diary.

So when’s convenient for you?

Peter: Some time next week if possible. I gather he’s away the following week.

Michelle: Yes, that’s right, he’s on holiday for a fortnight.

Peter: Well, I need to see him before he goes away. So would next Wednesday be okay?

Michelle: Wednesday …let me see … he’s out of the office all morning. But he’s free in the afternoon, after about three.

Peter: Three o’clock is difficult. But I could make it after four.

Michelle: So shall we say 4.15 next Wednesday, in Mr. Hibberd’s office?

Peter: Yes, that sounds fine. Thanks very much.

Michelle: Okay, then. Bye.

1.) When is the appointment?

(a) Wednesday after 4; (b) Three o'clock Wednesday afternoon; (c) 4:15 a.m.; (d) 3:15 p.m.

2.) Make a list of the words to find in the dictionary.

3.) Make a list of new idioms and expressions you did not know before.