A doctor's appointment
Calling the Praxis for der Termin, -e (the appointment) runs on three chunks:
- Ich möchte einen Termin, bitte. — I’d like an appointment, please.
- Geht es am Montag? — Does Monday work?
- Ja, das geht. — Yes, that works.
The receptionist confirms: Der Termin ist am Dienstag um 9:30 Uhr. You hang up with Danke, bis Dienstag!
Learn the lines whole; they carry you through any appointment call.
Tip
"Ich möchte einen Termin" is a fixed formula — say it exactly like this. Why it's einen (not ein) is Unit 4 grammar; for now, memorize the chunk.