Appointment

           Appointment is a plan with someone of some people to do something at the  future time.

Daniela : Let’s see Aunt Michelle in the hospital.

Cliff      : I’m sorry, not now. I have to finish the homework and send it to Mrs.Rita.

Daniela : What about tomorrow afternoon at 4 pm?

Cliff      : Tomorrow afternoon at 4 pm? OK
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The sentences in bold are used to make and accept an appointment.

Here are some expressions we can use to make and accept an appointment.

 Making an Appointment

      Will you pick me up at 2 pm?

      What if we go cycling on the car free day next Sunday?

      Will you go out with me tonight?

      What if we go swimming this afternoon?

      I will go to your house at 3 pm. Is it all right?

 Accepting an Appointment

      OK. I will be there on time.

      No problem. I’m free on Sunday.

      Sure. I love it.

      Good idea.

      Definitely.

Rudi  : Rina, I’m really sorry. I can’t go to your house today. I’ve got a terrible headache.
Rina  : Poor you. It’s alright. I hope you can get well soon.
Rudi  : Thanks.

Here are some expressions for cancelling an appointment and the responses.

Cancelling an Appointment	Responding
I’m sorry I can’t meet you today. I’m very busy. Can we meet another day?	OK/Fine!
I’m terribly sorry I have to cancel our appointment.	No problem/No big deal!
I’m sorry I have to put off our appointment	It’s all right
I’m afraid I have to postpone my appointment with you.	I see/ I understand