10. Making appointments

Click the headings below to find suitable phrases

 

Arranging a meeting

  • Can we fix a meeting?
  • Can we have a meeting next month?
  • Would you like to meet for lunch?
  • Let me check my calendar. (see the blue box below)
  • Responses

  • Yes, of course.
  • Sure.
  • That would be nice
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    Agreeing a time

  • Could you manage sometime next week?
  • When would suit you?
  • When is good for you?
  • Are you free on ...?
  • I'm free on Tuesday. Is that convenient for you?
  • How would Tuesday suit you?
  • Shall we say 2 o'clock?
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    Cancelling

  • Can we rearrange our appointment? Something has come up. I have to ...
  • Could we reschedule / rearrange it for Friday?
  • Could we make it Friday instead?
  • Could we postpone it to Saturday?
  • Could we bring it forward to Monday?
  • Saying 'Yes'

  • Yes, I can make Tuesday.
  • OK. Tuesday would be fine.
  • Great. Tuesday would suit me.
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    Saying 'No'

  • I'm afraid I have a meeting.
  • Actually, I'm too busy on Tuesday.
  • That's not ideal, I'm afraid.
    I can't manage Tuesday, sorry.
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    Place

  • Where shall we have the meeting?
    Your office or mine?
  • I'll come to your office if you like.
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    Confirming

  • OK. So, I will expect you at my office at 10, then.
  • OK, I'll see you on Tuesday at 10 o'clock in my office.
  • I'll confirm that by e-mail.
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    Organization

  • Someone will meet you at the airport.
  • John will pick you up at your hotel and bring you to the office.
  • If you're driving, there's a car park in front of the main building.
  • Just ask for me at reception.
  • York Associates and Norbert Berger 2002