The sentence "She is going to make a doctor’s appointment this afternoon" uses the "going to" future form, which we use when we have already decided or planned to do something. In this case, she has already decided to call or visit the clinic and set an appointment with the doctor.
This topic will help students to:
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Express future intentions and plans
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Talk about health routines and appointments
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Use adverbs of time like this afternoon, tomorrow, next week
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Practice grammar structures like “be going to”, modals, and present simple
✅ Examples:
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She is going to make a doctor’s appointment this afternoon.
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I’m going to call the clinic later.
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They are going to visit the doctor tomorrow.
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We’re going to ask about the schedule.
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He’s going to confirm the time.
📚 GRAMMAR
🔹 Future with “Be Going To”
Structure (Affirmative):
Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb + complement
Examples:
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She is going to make a doctor’s appointment.
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I’m going to see the doctor.
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They’re going to call the clinic.
🔹 Negative:
Structure:
Subject + am/is/are + not + going to + base verb + complement
Examples:
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She isn’t going to make the appointment today.
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We’re not going to visit the clinic this week.
🔹 Questions:
Structure:
Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base verb + complement?
Examples:
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Is she going to make the appointment this afternoon?
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Are you going to call the doctor now?
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Is he going to reschedule the visit?
🔹 Other Relevant Grammar:
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Present simple: She calls the clinic every month.
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Present continuous: She is calling the clinic now.
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Past simple: She made an appointment yesterday.
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Future with “will”: She will make an appointment later.
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Modal verbs: She should see a doctor. / She must not forget.
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Prepositions: in the morning, on Tuesday, at 3 p.m., this afternoon
🧾 VOCABULARY (10 words)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Appointment | A scheduled meeting, usually with a doctor or specialist |
| Doctor | A professional who helps people with health problems |
| Clinic | A place where patients go for medical care |
| Afternoon | The time between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. |
| Call | To speak with someone by phone |
| Receptionist | A person who answers phone calls and helps schedule appointments |
| Available | Free or not occupied |
| Confirm | To make something official or sure |
| Reschedule | To change the time of an appointment |
| Check-up | A general medical examination |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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She is going to make a call.
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The clinic is open this afternoon.
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Can I schedule a visit?
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I’d like to make an appointment.
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She needs to talk to the doctor.
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You should call before 5 p.m.
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What time is the doctor available?
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Let’s check the schedule.
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Is the doctor working today?
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We must call early to get a time.
✏️ SENTENCES
🔹 Positive:
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She is going to make a doctor’s appointment this afternoon.
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I’m going to call the clinic later.
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They’re going to visit the doctor this week.
🔹 Negative:
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She isn’t going to make the appointment tomorrow.
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We’re not going to visit the clinic today.
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I’m not going to forget this time.
🔹 Questions:
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Is she going to make the appointment today?
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Are they going to confirm the time?
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Am I going to talk to the receptionist?
🔹 Answers:
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Yes, she is. She’s calling at 2 p.m.
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No, she isn’t. She’ll do it tomorrow.
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Yes, we are. We want to go this week.
🗣️ CONVERSATION
Lucy: Hey, do you know if Camila is feeling better?
Elena: Not really. She’s had a sore throat since yesterday.
Lucy: Oh no! Is she going to the doctor?
Elena: She is going to make a doctor’s appointment this afternoon.
Lucy: That’s good. What time?
Elena: Around 4 p.m., I think.
Lucy: I hope the doctor can see her today.
Elena: Me too. If not, she’ll probably go tomorrow.
📖 READING
Title: A Planned Visit
Isabel hasn’t been feeling well for two days. She has a headache and feels very tired. She doesn’t want to wait anymore. So, she decided to see a doctor. Her sister told her, “Call the clinic now!”
Isabel said, “I’m going to make a doctor’s appointment this afternoon.” She looked up the number and called. The receptionist said the doctor was available at 3:45 p.m. Isabel wrote the time down and confirmed the visit.
She feels better knowing she will see the doctor today.
❓ Comprehension Questions:
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How does Isabel feel?
She feels tired and has a headache. -
What did she decide to do?
She decided to see a doctor. -
When is she going to make the appointment?
This afternoon. -
What time is her appointment?
At 3:45 p.m. -
Does she feel better now?
Yes, because she made the appointment.
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