THE MAN IS CALLING TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A DENTIST

 This sentence describes an important and common real-life situation: making an appointment. In this case, the man is calling a dental clinic because he needs to see a dentist.

We use this situation to practice speaking on the phone, asking for available times, making polite requests, and talking about health and schedules.

📌 Examples:

• The man is calling to make an appointment with a dentist.

• I want to see the dentist next Monday.

• Can I make an appointment for the afternoon?

• She made an appointment last week.

• We’re going to call the clinic tomorrow.

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🟦 GRAMMAR (with examples)

✅ Present Simple

• I call the dentist when I have a problem.

• He makes an appointment every six months.

• She doesn’t go to the dentist very often.

• Do you see the dentist regularly?

✅ Present Continuous

• He is calling to make an appointment now.

• They are speaking with the receptionist.

✅ Past Simple

• I called the dental office yesterday.

• We didn’t make an appointment last time.

• Did he go to the dentist last month?

✅ Future (will / going to)

• I will make an appointment after lunch.

• We are going to see the dentist next Friday.

✅ Modal Verbs

• You should see the dentist twice a year.

• He can’t go this week.

• She must call soon.

✅ Time Expressions & Prepositions

• I want an appointment on Monday morning.

• He called at 10:30 a.m.

• The clinic is near the supermarket.

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🟨 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Appointment – A planned time to see a professional (like a doctor or dentist).

2. Dentist – A doctor who cares for teeth.

3. Toothache – Pain in a tooth.

4. Clinic – A small medical or dental office.

5. Receptionist – A person who answers calls and schedules appointments.

6. Schedule – A plan of dates and times.

7. Available – Free to use or book.

8. Cancel – To stop or remove a plan.

9. Reschedule – To change the time of an appointment.

10. Check-up – A routine visit to check health.

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🟧 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I’d like to make an appointment, please.

• Do you have anything available this week?

• Can I come in the morning?

• I have a bad toothache.

• What time is the dentist free?

• I want to cancel my appointment.

• Can we reschedule it for Friday?

• Thank you for your help.

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🟪 SENTENCES

Positive:

• The man is calling to make an appointment with a dentist.

• I see my dentist every six months.

• She made an appointment last week.

• We are going to visit the clinic soon.

• He will go at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Negative:

• I don’t have an appointment today.

• He doesn’t like to call the dentist.

• She isn’t going to the clinic today.

• We didn’t go to our last check-up.

• They won’t go this weekend.

Questions:

• Is he calling to make an appointment?

• Do you go to the dentist often?

• Are you making an appointment today?

• Did you call the clinic already?

• Will you go next week?

Answers:

• Yes, he is calling right now.

• No, I only go when I have a problem.

• Yes, I’m going to call after lunch.

• No, I forgot to call yesterday.

• Yes, I will see the dentist on Monday.

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🗨️ CONVERSATION

Receptionist: Good afternoon! Sunshine Dental Clinic. How can I help you?
Man: Hi, I’d like to make an appointment with a dentist.
Receptionist: Of course. What day and time work best for you?
Man: Is there something available this Thursday afternoon?
Receptionist: Yes, we have a spot at 3:30 p.m.
Man: That’s perfect. Can I take it?
Receptionist: Sure! What is your name, please?
Man: Michael Reed.
Receptionist: All right, Mr. Reed. You’re booked for Thursday at 3:30.
Man: Thank you very much!
Receptionist: You’re welcome! See you Thursday.

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📖 READING

"Michael Needs a Dentist"

Michael has a small problem. He feels pain in his back tooth. On Monday morning, he decides to call the dentist. He says, “Hello, I need to make an appointment. I have a toothache.”

The receptionist answers kindly and offers a time for Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Michael agrees. He writes the appointment in his calendar. On Wednesday, he goes to the clinic and sees the dentist.

The dentist checks his teeth and says, “You need a small filling. It’s nothing serious.” After the visit, Michael feels better and says, “I will come again for my check-up in six months!”

Comprehension Questions:

1. What problem does Michael have?
   → A toothache.

2. What day did he call the dentist?
   → Monday morning.

3. When is his appointment?
   → Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.

4. What did the dentist say?
   → He needs a small filling.

5. How does Michael feel after the visit?
   → Better. He plans to return in six months.