WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOURSELF?

 An appointment is a time you arrange to meet someone, usually a doctor, dentist, hairdresser, or someone offering a service.

We ask:
“When was the last time you made an appointment for yourself?”
This question helps us talk about personal care, responsibility, and past actions.

📌 Examples:

• I made a dentist appointment last Monday.

• The last time I made an appointment was three weeks ago.

• I’m making a hair appointment now.

• I’m going to make an appointment tomorrow.

• We must not forget to make our medical appointments.

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🟦 GRAMMAR (with examples)

✅ Past Simple (for answering the main question)

• I made an appointment last week.

• She didn’t make an appointment yesterday.

• Did you make an appointment this month?

✅ Present Simple (for routines)

• I make appointments when I need them.

• He doesn’t make appointments often.

• Do you usually make your own appointments?

✅ Present Continuous (for things happening now)

• I am making an appointment now.

• She is not calling the doctor today.

✅ Future (will / going to)

• I will make an appointment tomorrow.

• He is going to make a dentist appointment soon.

✅ Modal Verbs

• You should make a doctor’s appointment.

• I can’t call them right now.

• We must not forget our appointment time.

✅ Frequency Adverbs

• I rarely make appointments.

• She always calls before visiting.

• They sometimes forget the date.

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🟨 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Appointment – A planned meeting at a specific time.

2. Schedule – To choose a time for something.

3. Call – To phone someone.

4. Clinic – A small medical center.

5. Doctor – A person who helps you when you’re sick.

6. Dentist – A doctor for your teeth.

7. Cancel – To stop a plan or event.

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

9. Calendar – A tool to keep track of days and events.

10. Reminder – A note or alarm to help you remember something.

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🟧 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I need to make an appointment.

• Can I schedule a visit?

• Do you have time this week?

• I’m calling to make an appointment.

• What day works for you?

• I have an appointment at 3:00 p.m.

• Can we reschedule, please?

• I must not miss my appointment.

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🟪 SENTENCES

Positive:

• I made an appointment last month.

• She makes her own appointments.

• I’m making an appointment right now.

• We will make an appointment next week.

• He is going to call the clinic soon.

Negative:

• I didn’t make an appointment this week.

• He doesn’t usually go to the doctor.

• She isn’t calling now.

• We won’t make an appointment today.

• They can’t schedule it today.

Questions:

• When was the last time you made an appointment for yourself?

• Did you make one last week?

• Do you usually make your own appointments?

• Are you making an appointment now?

• Will you make an appointment this month?

Answers:

• I made one yesterday.

• No, I didn’t make an appointment last week.

• Yes, I usually make them myself.

• No, I’m not calling now.

• Yes, I will make one soon.

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🗨️ CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, when was the last time you made an appointment for yourself?
Jason: I made one two weeks ago. I went to the dentist.
Anna: I need to make a dentist appointment too.
Jason: You should call them. They’re open today.
Anna: Good idea. I’ll call after lunch.
Jason: Are you making the call now?
Anna: Not yet, but I’m going to do it soon.
Jason: Don’t forget! I always write appointments in my calendar.
Anna: I should do that too. I missed one last time!
Jason: A reminder helps. You won’t forget again.

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📖 READING

"A Doctor’s Appointment"

Liam wasn’t feeling well last week. He had a sore throat and a cough. He told his mother, “I think I need to see a doctor.”

So, Liam made an appointment for Monday morning. He called the clinic and said, “Can I schedule a visit for tomorrow?” The receptionist said yes.

On Monday, Liam went to the clinic. The doctor gave him some medicine and told him to rest. Liam said, “Thank you, doctor. I will take care of myself.”

Now, Liam feels better. He says, “Next time, I’m going to make an appointment sooner.”

Comprehension Questions:

1. Why did Liam make an appointment?
   → Because he was sick.

2. What day did he visit the doctor?
   → On Monday morning.

3. How did he schedule the appointment?
   → He called the clinic.

4. What did the doctor do?
   → Gave him medicine and advice.

5. What will Liam do next time?
   → He will make an appointment sooner.