Level B2 Business English
Lesson 29
Appointments – Changing An Appointment
アポイントメント 予定を変更する

1
PHRASE OF THE DAY
今日のフレーズ

Could I change the schedule?
予定を変更できますか？

2
SITUATION
状況

Manae is asking to re-schedule an appointment.
マナエはスケジュールの変更をお願いしています。

3
DIALOGUE
ダイアログ

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

Manae
Good morning. This is Manae from Miles Davis’ office. I would like to change his appointment for tomorrow.
Receptionist
One moment, Manae. Just let me pull up the schedule. Ok. So he was scheduled for 4 pm tomorrow?
Manae
Yes, that’s right but he will be out of town tomorrow. Could I change the schedule?
Receptionist
Sure. When will he be available?
Manae
Do you have an opening for next Tuesday?
Receptionist
Yes, we do. How about at the same time, 4 pm?
Manae
That would be great. Thank you so much.
Receptionist
No problem. Let me confirm it. Tuesday at 4 pm. Have a nice day.

4
VOCABULARY
語い

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

available
利用できる
opening
空きがある
scheduled
予定された
appointment
予約

5
LANGUAGE FOCUS
今日のポイント

Could I change the schedule?
予定を変更できますか？
Meeting - Rescheduling an Appointment

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

I would like to reschedule my appointment.
I was wondering if I could re-schedule my appointment.
I’m afraid I have to reschedule my appointment.
Something has come up and we’d like to reschedule.
Would it be possible to change the schedule?

6
ACTIVITY
練習

Activity: Practice rescheduling appointments for the following situations:
1.The report is not completed so you want to reschedule the meeting for next week.
2.You won’t be in town on Friday and want to move up the appointment to Thursday.
3.Use your own idea.

HINTS
apologize
謝る
excuse
言い訳
forgive
許す
impossible
不可能
regretfully
悔やんで