When you feel sick, need a check-up, or have a health concern, it is important to make an appointment with a doctor. An appointment is a planned meeting at a specific time. The sentence "I made a doctor’s appointment for next Tuesday" tells us that the person already arranged a visit with the doctor and it will happen on Tuesday of next week.
In this lesson, we will focus on:
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Talking about past actions (using past simple)
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Describing future plans with “next Tuesday”
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Using modal verbs for advice and necessity
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Speaking about health and planning schedules
✅ Examples:
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I made a doctor’s appointment for next Tuesday.
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She called the clinic yesterday.
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We are going to see the doctor next week.
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You should see a specialist.
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He didn’t go to the appointment.
📚 GRAMMAR
🔹 Past Simple – Affirmative Sentences
Structure:
Subject + past verb + complement
Verb: make → made (irregular verb)
Examples:
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I made a doctor’s appointment.
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She visited the clinic yesterday.
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They called the doctor last week.
🔹 Past Simple – Negative Sentences
Structure:
Subject + didn’t + base verb + complement
Examples:
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I didn’t make the appointment in time.
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He didn’t go to the clinic.
🔹 Questions in Past Simple
Structure:
Did + subject + base verb + complement?
Examples:
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Did you make the appointment already?
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When did she call the doctor?
🔹 Related Grammar Topics:
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Present simple: I go to the doctor once a year.
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Present continuous: I’m feeling sick today.
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Future with will: I will call the doctor later.
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Future with going to: I’m going to see the doctor on Tuesday.
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Modal verbs: You should rest. / You must arrive on time.
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Prepositions: on Tuesday, at 3 p.m., for next week
🧾 VOCABULARY (10 words)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Appointment | A planned meeting with someone, like a doctor |
| Clinic | A small medical center or doctor’s office |
| Doctor | A person trained to treat illnesses |
| Patient | A person who visits a doctor for medical care |
| Check-up | A general examination by a doctor |
| Receptionist | A person who schedules appointments and answers calls |
| Health | The condition of a person’s body and mind |
| Symptom | A sign that you are sick (like a cough or fever) |
| Treatment | Medical care to make someone better |
| Reschedule | To change the time of an appointment |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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I made a doctor’s appointment.
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Do you have an opening next week?
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Can I see the doctor on Tuesday?
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What time is your appointment?
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I’m not feeling well.
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You should rest.
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He needs a check-up.
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I must go to the clinic.
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I can’t miss the appointment.
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They are going to reschedule it.
✏️ SENTENCES
🔹 Positive:
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I made a doctor’s appointment for next Tuesday.
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She called the clinic this morning.
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We are going to visit the doctor at 10 a.m.
🔹 Negative:
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I didn’t make the appointment yet.
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He won’t go to the clinic today.
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We don’t need to see the doctor now.
🔹 Questions:
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Did you make a doctor’s appointment?
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Will she visit the clinic this week?
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Are you going to see the doctor on Tuesday?
🔹 Answers:
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Yes, I did. It’s at 9:30 a.m.
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No, I didn’t. I forgot.
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Yes, she’s going at 4 p.m.
🗣️ CONVERSATION
Leo: Hey, are you feeling better today?
Jasmine: Not really. I still have a headache.
Leo: You should see a doctor.
Jasmine: I know. I made a doctor’s appointment for next Tuesday.
Leo: That’s good. What time is it?
Jasmine: At 10:15 in the morning.
Leo: Don’t forget to go. You must take care of your health.
Jasmine: Yes, I will. I hope the doctor can help.
Leo: I’m sure everything will be fine.
📖 READING
Title: A Visit to the Doctor
Last week, Daniel was feeling tired and had a sore throat. He didn’t want to wait, so he called the clinic and said, “I’d like to make a doctor’s appointment.” The receptionist asked, “When are you available?” Daniel said, “Next Tuesday morning.”
They scheduled the appointment for 9:00 a.m. Daniel marked it on his calendar so he wouldn’t forget. On Tuesday, he arrived at the clinic early. The doctor checked him and gave him some medicine. After two days, Daniel started to feel better.
Now, Daniel always makes an appointment when he doesn’t feel well.
❓ Comprehension Questions:
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Why did Daniel call the clinic?
Because he had a sore throat and felt tired. -
When was his appointment?
On Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. -
Did he forget the appointment?
No, he wrote it on his calendar. -
What did the doctor do?
She gave him medicine. -
How did Daniel feel after two days?
He started to feel better.
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