First Discoveries, Unit 5: At the Doctor

Doctor's Appointment

Learning Objective

To schedule an appointment using different

expressions.
 Focus on the words in orange.

A: Timmy, you don’t look so good.

B: I am sick.
A: What's wrong?
B: I don’t feel well.
Let’s start

A: Maybe, you need to go to the doctor.

B: Yes, I need to make an ____ .

a. appointment
b. date
c. citation
 Match the numbers with the letters to complete
the conversation.

A: Good morning, how can I help you?

Let’s Speak: Activity 1

B: Hi, ________________ ? (1) a. Yes, it's perfect.

A: Sorry, tomorrow we are full. __________ ? (2)
B: Not really. ____________ . (3)
A: Is 11 am okay?
B: ____________ . Thanks. (4)
A: You are welcome
b. How about Wednesday at 4 pm?
c. I want a morning appointment.
d. I would like to make an appointment for
tomorrow.
 Complete the conversation. Use the expressions.
Expressions
A: Hello, this is Doctor Marina Keller's office. How about (day) at (time)?
How can I help you? Is (day) at (time) okay?
I want a morning/afternoon appointment.
B: Hi, ________________ ?
Let’s Speak: Activity 1

I would like to make an appointment for (day) at

A: Sorry, we are full. __________ ? (time).
B: No, sorry, I can't.
A: ________________?
B: Yes, that's perfect!
A: What's your name?
B: ________________ .
A: Okay, thank you for calling.
Feedback
Let’s Speak: Activity 1
 Match the columns.
Let’s Speak: Activity 2

1. How can I help you? a. No, it isn't. Wednesday at 3 pm is impossible for me.
2. How about Tuesday at 8 am? b. I would like to make an appointment.
3. Is Wednesday at 3 pm okay? c. Yes, it's ok. Tuesday at 8 am is perfect.
4. I want a morning appointment. d. Is 11 am ok?
 Create a conversation. Use the expressions.
Expressions
How can I help you?
How about (day) at (time)?
Is (day) at (time) okay?
Let’s Speak: Activity 2

I want a morning/afternoon appointment.

Example: I would like to make an appointment for (day) at (time).
Receptionist: Hello, this is Doctor Joseph Allen's office.
Patient: Hello, I would like to ________ .
Receptionist: ________________ .
Patient: ____________________ .
Feedback
Let’s Speak: Activity 2
 Select what is true for you.

1. Now I can use different expressions to make appointments.

a. I can do it.
b. I am in progress.
c. I need more practice.
Let’s think!

2. Now I can ask and answer questions to make appointments.

a. I can do it.
b. I am in progress.
c. I need more practice.