Making an appointment might be an easy task, but postponing or changing it is more challenging. Students learn useful expressions that can be used when changing an appointment by telephone. The language used is common in business English although it can easily be changed for use in more casual situations. Try talking about a party or date instead of an appointment.
Changing an Appointment
Overview
BusinessDaily lifeWork
Level Intermediate: B1
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2 student pagesTeaching notes
Teaching time 60 mins
Language functions
Asking and answering questionsExplainingGiving advice or recommendations
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ConversationGap fillRole-play
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