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Practice Booking a Doctor's Appointment in English
You need to see a doctor about something that isn't urgent but won't wait forever. Ring the practice, work around what they've got left, and get an appointment you can actually make.
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You're talking to: practice receptionist
You: patient
opening the request
I'd like to book an appointment with a doctor, please.
explaining why you need to be seen
It's been going on for a couple of weeks now.
giving your constraints
I can't do mornings, I'm afraid — I'm at work.
Your goal
Leave the call with a confirmed day, time and type of appointment — and know what to do if you need to be seen sooner.
You'll practice
- Say what you need the appointment for
- Say when you can and can't come in
- Confirm the day, time and type of appointment back
Phrases you'll actually use
Six lines that carry most of this conversation. You'll hear them, and you'll need them.
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I'd like to book an appointment with a doctor, please.
— opening the request
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It's been going on for a couple of weeks now.
— explaining why you need to be seen
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I can't do mornings, I'm afraid — I'm at work.
— giving your constraints
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Is there anything later in the day?
— asking for an alternative
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Is there a cancellation list I could go on?
— asking to be told about earlier slots
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So that's Thursday at half four, with Dr. Patel?
— confirming the booking back
Level-up expressions
fit someone in
find room in a full schedule for someone
Is there any chance you could fit me in this week?
free up
become available
Let me know if anything frees up sooner.
book someone in
reserve an appointment slot for someone
Could you book me in for Tuesday morning?
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