初级商务英语口语辅导：制定日程

Lesson Four  制定日程

(setting agenda for meetings, travel and events)

Making appointment

I’m calling to make an appointment with you for next Monday.

I wonder if it would be convenient to meet you tomorrow.

Would it be convenient if I call on you tonight?

Could you arrange an appointment with Mr. Green for me?

I’d like to drop by tomorrow to talk over our plan.

I look forward to seeing you at your office on July 18.

Can you squeeze in some time for me next week?

Suggesting a time

Can you make it at 3:00 on Monday?

Will 9:00 be alright/okay with you?

How about/what do you think of 3:30?

Let’s say about 9is tomorrow?

Anytime before 6 p.m..

Anytime except Monday will be fine/okay/all right with me.

I’m available from 9:00 to 3:00.

 Making enquires about flights

I have an enquiry about the flights to London on Saturday.

Have you got any morning flights on Sunday from Beijing to New York?

Is it a non-stop flight?

How long will the flight take?

What’s the fare for a one-way/round trip to Shanghai?

When does the flight depart/leave?

When is the departure/arrival time?

Is there a discount for a night flight?

Can you put me on the waiting list?

What time am I supposed to check in?

 Booking tickets

I’d like to book a business class ticket on United Airline Flight 518 to Boston.

Can I make a reservation for a morning flight on May 3^rd, please?

I’d like to stop over in Chicago if it all right.

I’d prefer first/business/executive/economy class.

Could you book me an aisle/a window seat?

Could you make arrangement for vegetarian meals?

Confirming and canceling reservations

I’d like to reconfirm my connecting flight reservation.

I wonder if I could cancel my reservation with United Airlines to New York on November 16.

 Sample Dialogue

A: Good morning. Can I please have your ticket and passport? How many pieces of luggage would you like to check in?

B: Just this one piece. Can I carry on this bag?

A: Sure. I’m sorry. Your luggage is 8 kilos overweight.

B: How much should I pay for the excess weight?

A: The charge for excess weight is 6 dollars per kilo.

B: Guess I don’t have a choice.

A: Here’s your boarding pass, ticket and passport. Have a good trip, sir.