Recipient Asking for Re-confirmation
The recipient of the call is unsure about a detail and asks the caller to repeat or confirm specific information about the appointment.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
confirm
To confirm means to make sure that something is true or correct, often by checking or repeating information. It's very useful in conversations to avoid mistakes, like confirming plans or details.
appointment
An appointment is a planned meeting at a specific time, such as with a doctor, client, or friend. Use this word when scheduling or discussing future meetings.
sharp
Sharp means exactly on time, like '10 AM sharp' which means precisely at 10:00, not a minute late. It's common in professional or punctual contexts to emphasize timeliness.
double-check
To double-check means to verify information a second time to ensure accuracy. It's a polite way to show caution and is useful in any situation where details matter, like bookings or instructions.
clarifying
Clarifying means making something clear by providing more details or repeating information. Use this when thanking someone for explaining to resolve confusion.
on the same page
To be 'on the same page' is an idiom meaning everyone understands and agrees on the same information. It's informal and helpful for confirming mutual understanding in discussions.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
I'm just calling to confirm our appointment for tomorrow.
This sentence is a polite way to start a confirmation call. It uses 'calling to confirm' to state the purpose clearly. Useful for any phone conversation about plans; the structure is: subject + am/is/are + calling to + verb.
Just to be absolutely sure, could you confirm the specific time again?
This is a courteous request for re-confirmation, using 'just to be absolutely sure' to soften the ask. It's great for when you're unsure; note the polite question form with 'could you' for requests.
It's for 10 AM sharp.
This repeats and confirms a detail precisely. 'Sharp' emphasizes exactness. Useful in appointments to avoid lateness; simple present tense for stating facts about schedules.
Thanks for clarifying, John.
A thankful response after getting clear information. 'Clarifying' shows appreciation for the explanation. Use this to end positively; it's informal and builds good rapport in conversations.
Just wanted to make sure we're on the same page.
This expresses the reason for confirming, using the idiom 'on the same page' for agreement. Helpful to reassure mutual understanding; past tense 'wanted' softens it as a casual explanation.
See you then!
A friendly way to end the conversation after confirming plans. 'Then' refers to the agreed time. Common in spoken English for goodbyes in scheduled meetings; it's short and positive.