Lesson 2 – Making a doctor appointment
🎯 Lesson Goal
Learn how to make a doctor appointment in English. Practice speaking with phone calls and simple questions.
🩺 Doctor Dialogue
🙂 Hello, I would like to make an appointment with the doctor.
🧾 Sure. What day do you want to come?
🙂 Is next Monday available?
🧾 Yes, we have 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. available. Which time do you prefer?
🙂 I prefer 10 a.m., please.
🧾 Okay. What is your name, please?
🙂 My name is Maria Lopez.
🧾 Thank you, Maria. You have an appointment on Monday at 10 a.m.
🙂 Thank you very much. Goodbye.
🧾 Goodbye. See you then.
🧠 Explanation
This lesson shows how to call and make a doctor appointment. You practice asking for days and times. You say your name. This helps you feel confident to call a clinic.
🚑 Medical Survival English
🩺 I need to see a doctor.
🩺 Do you have an appointment?
🩺 What time is available?
🩺 Thank you. See you.
🔊 Pronunciation Tip
Say ‘appointment’ clearly. The ‘t’ sound is soft: ap-point-ment.
💡 Medical Tip
When you call, speak slowly. Use simple words. This helps the receptionist understand you well.
🎧 Listen and Repeat
🎧 Hello, I would like to make an appointment with the doctor.
🎧 Is next Monday available?
🎧 I prefer 10 a.m., please.
🎧 My name is Maria Lopez.
🎧 Thank you very much. Goodbye.
🧩 Mini Practice
Practice answering aloud.
I want to make an appointment.
Do you have a free day?
Is tomorrow available?
I prefer morning time.
My name is John.
What time can I come?
Thank you for your help.
Goodbye.
📘 Medical Glossary
| English | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appointment | A set time to see the doctor. |
| receptionist | The person who answers the phone at the clinic. |
| schedule | A list of times to see the doctor. |
| available | Free or open to choose. |
| prefer | Like one thing more than another. |
| clinic | Place to see the doctor. |
| doctor | A person who helps with health problems. |
| time | The hour to see the doctor. |
✅ Quick Check
Can you understand the dialogue? Can you repeat the important medical phrases?