Level B2 Business English
Lesson 28
Appointments – Scheduling An Appointment
アポイントメント 予定を立てる

1
PHRASE OF THE DAY
今日のフレーズ

How would Wednesday at 5 pm be?
水曜日の5時はいかがですか？

2
SITUATION
状況

Serge is calling to make an appointment with Miles.
サージはマイルズさんとの約束をするために電話しています。

3
DIALOGUE
ダイアログ

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then practice each role.

Manae
Good afternoon, Miles Davis’ office. How can I help you?
Serge
Hi, Manae. It’s Serge. I’m calling to make an appointment with Miles for next week sometime.
Manae
Let me check his schedule. Let’s see, how does Tuesday at 2 pm sound?
Serge
I’m all tied up on Tuesday afternoon, but I am available Tuesday morning.
Manae
Unfortunately, Tuesday morning is out. How would Wednesday at 5 pm be?
Serge
Sounds great!
Manae
Okay, please confirm with me by Monday?
Serge
Sure, I’ll make sure to be in touch by noon, Monday.
Manae
Thanks, Serge.

4
VOCABULARY
語い

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then read aloud by yourself.

appointment
アポイント、約束
check his schedule
彼の予定を確認する
be tied up
忙しい
out
不在である
confirm
確定する
be in touch
連絡を取る

5
LANGUAGE FOCUS
今日のポイント

How would Wednesday at 5 pm be?
水曜日の5時はいかがですか？
Telephone - Scheduling an Appointment

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then read aloud again by yourself.

Is he available on….?
Can we meet next week sometime?
What about next Wednesday?
Are you free next week?
Is Friday a convenient time to meet up?
Would next Monday suit you?
Which is the most convenient day to meet for you?
Would you be available on the 3rd?
How about if we meet sometime next week?

6
ACTIVITY
練習

Activity 1: Discuss the following with your tutor:
How often do you have appointments? Who schedules them for you? Do you prefer business appointments in the morning or afternoon and why? What’s the best day to have an appointment? Why do you think so?

Activity 2: Try to schedule an appointment with your tutor. Below are lists of times you are available. Think of an excuse to give if you aren’t available.

You

Tutor

HINTS
available
利用できる
business trip
出張
busy
忙しい
commitment
約束
conference call
電話会議
free
フリー、空いている
out of the office
オフィスにいない
prior arrangement
事前の取り決め