Invitation
Making an appt
Cancelling an appt
Describing symptoms
100

Are you _____ on Saturday night?

free, available

100

Hello,  I would like to _______ an appointment with Dr. Evans.

make/ book

100

I am _______ but I need to cancel my appointment.

sorry

100

Doctor:  You don't look _____.

What's ______?

well

wrong

200

You are inviting your classmates for a barbeque at your place.

Invite your classmates.

eg) Would you like to come to our barbeque on Saturday?

I was wondering if you would like to come over for our barbeque?

Would you be interested in joining our barbeque?

Do you feel like coming to our barbeque? It would be nice if you join.

200
What is the ______ for your visit?

reason

200

Would you like to _________? ( Receptionist )

reschedule

200

I have been feeling ___  ____  weather lately.

under the

300

You are accepting an invitation to a barbeque.

Express appreciation or enthusiasm and accept an invitation with follow up questions.

That's very kind of you.  I would love to come.

That sounds great.  What can I bring?

I would love to come.  When are we meeting?

Thank you for the invitation.  Can I bring my wife?

300

The receptionist is asking what's the matter with you.

Describe your symptoms.

I don't feel well.  I have a fever and a headache.

My throat is sore.  I have a throbbing migraine.

I feel dizzy and nauseous.

I have a rash on my arm.  I have a sprained ankle.

My eyes are swollen.  I have a toothache.  

300

You are asking to change the date of your appointment.

Ask the receptionist politely.

Would it be possible to move my appointment for next Tuesday?

Could you change my appointment for tomorrow?

Do you have anything available tomorrow?

300

I have a _________  pain in my back.

(Describe the pain:  The pain doesn't go away.)

constant

400
You are not sure if you can make it to the party.

Delay responding to an invitation and ask how you can confirm.

Thanks for the invitation, but let me check my calendar/ schedule.

Can I get back to you by tomorrow?

That sounds fun.  Let me talk to my husband and I'll let you know.

400

1. ______   ________ have you had your symptoms?

It's started _____ yesterday.

2. ______ did you start having the symptoms?

It started two days ____.

1. How long, since

2. When, ago

400

Dr. Evan has an ____________ at 3:00 pm tomorrow.

Would that _____ for you?

opening

work

400

I have a __________  headache.

The pain is pulsating like a beat.

throbbing

500

You are not going to make it to the party because you are busy working that day.

Decline the invitation politely.

Thanks for the invite, but I'm busy working that day.

Can I take a rain check?

I wish I could, but I am working that day.

I would love to join, but unfortunately, I am not available that day.

500

1.Would it be ______ to change the date ?

2. Do you have anything ________ than that?

1. possible

2. earlier

500

Role-Play a dialogue to cancel an appointment between a patient and a receptionist.

Answers vary

500

I feel _______.

dizzy, nauseous, like throwing up (vomiting) light-headed, tired/ exhausted, numb in my arm. feverish. cold/hot, weak, congested, constipated, bloated

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