Everyday arrangements · A SPECIFIC NEED

A2 / B1 PRACTICE

Make or change an appointment

Use the day and time together. When a booking changes, confirm the new arrangement so both people leave with the same plan.

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Ask for an available time and confirm a changed appointment clearly.

01 · NOTICE THE EXCHANGE

A short model you can adapt.

Alex needs to move a fictional haircut appointment from Tuesday to Wednesday.

Alex

I have an appointment on Tuesday at three. Could I move it to Wednesday?

Reception

We have Wednesday at two or four.

Alex

Four would work for me, please.

Reception

That’s Wednesday at four. Your Tuesday appointment is cancelled.

Alex

Thank you. I’ll see you on Wednesday at four.

These are authored language examples. Change the details to fit your own situation.

02 · KEEP THE USEFUL PART

Words with a clear purpose.

  • Could I make an appointment for …?

    Request a booking.

  • Could I move it to Wednesday?

    Ask to change the day.

  • Four would work for me.

    Accept a time that fits.

  • So, that’s Wednesday at four.

    Confirm the replacement arrangement.

Repeat the new arrangementAfter a change, say the new day and time together. For a real booking, include the date when “Wednesday” could be unclear.

03 · CHECK THE MEANING

Choose a useful reply.

Try each question, then read the reason. The answer key is available even without JavaScript.

1. Which appointment is confirmed at the end?
See the answer and why

The answer is “Wednesday at four.” Alex chooses four, and reception confirms the replacement booking.

2. Which phrase requests a change rather than an additional appointment?
See the answer and why

The answer is “Could I move it to Wednesday?” Move it asks to replace the existing arrangement.

04 · PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Take a related adventure.

The reservation quest practises related booking changes at a café. This lesson’s haircut appointment is a separate example.

Try the B1 related quest →

This short lesson targets A2 / B1 practice. The related village quest has its own scene and level choices. Levels are editorial targets, not proficiency certificates.