Spoken English Training Classes – Lesson 2 PDF
Lesson 2 – 18/12/2025 Modals for Conversation
Lesson 2 – Communication Phrases (In conversation)
Requesting an Appointment (Semi-Formal)
- “May I see you on Monday?”
- “Could I/we meet with you this evening?”
- “Are you available for a consultation at your office/clinic this evening?”
- “I would like an appointment to discuss some financial issues related to my business. What time are you available?”
Making an Appointment Directly (Semi-Formal)
- “Could I meet you this evening?”
- “Is it okay if we meet on Monday/this evening?”
- “Can we meet at Robinson Square tomorrow morning or this evening?”
- “Would meeting at Ruby Park tomorrow afternoon at 2 work for you?”
- “How about meeting at Central Square tonight at 9?”
- “May I stop by your office this evening on my way home?”
- “Could I/we expect to see you at Elizabeth’s party tonight?”
- “Would you have a few minutes this evening to discuss my new business plans?”
Making an Appointment Through a Secretary/Receptionist/Assistant
- “I would like to see Dr Sen for a consultation this evening. Is he available?”
- “Could I schedule an appointment with the Lawyer tomorrow evening ?”
- “Is it possible to meet with the chairman tomorrow afternoon?”
- “Can I meet with the president today at 6 p.m.?”
- “Is the lawmaker available today at 7 p.m.?”
- “Could I arrange an appointment with the auditor on Thursday evening?”
Confirming or Accepting an Appointment
- “Yes, you can see me this evening; I’m available until 7.”
- “You’re welcome to drop by. Please try to arrive by 7 p.m.”
- “Yes, I’ll be here until 8 p.m.”
- “Yes, I’m available; you can meet me this evening.”
- “I think Saturday should work; I’ll be away on a business trip until then.”
- “Sure, you can come anytime between 5 and 7 p.m.”
- “Yes, tomorrow evening works perfectly.”
- “Yes, tomorrow morning is fine.”
- “What time would you like to stop by?”
Politely Declining or Postponing an Appointment
- “I’m sorry, but the attorney is currently on vacation.”
- “I’m afraid he won’t be back until June 2nd.”
- “We regret to inform you that the doctor is not available for appointments this week.”
- “I’m afraid he may not be available tomorrow evening, but you can meet him the day after tomorrow.”
- “I wish I could see you, but I have to leave for London tonight. Would Monday, January 2nd, work for you?”
- “Unfortunately, I have an important commitment in New York, so I can’t meet with you until I return.”
- “I’m sorry, I won’t be available tomorrow. Would Friday evening work instead?”
- “I’m very sorry, but I can’t make it to the office by 4 p.m. today. (Is tomorrow okay for you?”)
- “7 p.m. is a bit challenging for me. Would 8 p.m. work instead?”
- “I’m afraid it’s not possible today.”
- “Thursday is very busy for me. Would Saturday work instead?”
- “I need to reschedule my Monday appointment one day earlier; would that be possible?”
Politely Cancelling an Appointment
- “I’m very sorry, but I have to cancel my appointment due to an emergency meeting at Margaret’s.”
- “My apologies; due to severe weather conditions, I need to cancel my appointments today.”
- “I’m sorry for the mix-up. I thought I was available, but I have a meeting tomorrow. Would Monday work for you instead?”
- “I regret that I won’t be available tomorrow. Shall we reschedule the appointment for Sunday?”