{"id":6134,"date":"2017-04-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-20T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/blog\/bulats-language-functions-arranging-appointments\/"},"modified":"2021-09-20T12:13:25","modified_gmt":"2021-09-20T10:13:25","slug":"bulats-language-functions-arranging-appointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/bulats-language-functions-arranging-appointments\/","title":{"rendered":"bulats language functions &#8211; arranging appointments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1400px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Language Functions refer to the different situations where we use language. Often, the meaning of expressions we use is not easy to understand from the words of the sentence. For example, a person could say \u2018I see what you mean but \u2026\u2019 and the meaning of the sentence is \u2018I understand what you are saying but my opinion is different.<\/p>\n<p>Enhance your English language functions for arranging appointments and <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/en\/exam\/bulats\">boost up your Linguaskill (Bulats) score!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:25px;}.fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.global-exam.com\/register\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Test My Level For Free<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 30px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 30px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1400px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In BULATS, your knowledge of Language Functions will be tested. You will see examples of Language Functions in the Reading texts and you will hear people use them in the Listening audios. They are also important in the Writing Test and the Speaking Test. If you can understand the different nuances of meaning, you will improve your score.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This exercise will give you examples of typical expressions that are used to make, change and cancel appointments effectively.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em><strong>Making an appointment<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Is it possible to book an appointment?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Is it possible to make an appointment?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Can I make an appointment to see (Mr Smith)?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Could I make an appointment to see (Mr Smith)?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">May I make an appointment to see (Mr Smith)?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I&rsquo;d like to make an appointment with (Mr Smith).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Is (Mr Smith) available on the 17th?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I want to see (Mr Smith), can I make an appointment?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I need to see (Mr Smith), can I make an appointment?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I would like to see (Mr Smith), can I make an appointment?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I need to see (Mr Smith) as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I need to see (Mr Smith) ASAP. (= As Soon As Possible).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I need to see (Mr Smith) urgently.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I need to see (Mr Smith) at once.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I need to see (Mr Smith) straightaway.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Are you free next week?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Are you free on the 17<sup>th<\/sup><\/em>\u00a0<em>for lunch?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Is next Tuesday convenient for you?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How to use prepositions to make an appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Can we meet <strong>on<\/strong> the 17<sup>th<\/sup>?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Can we meet <strong>next<\/strong> Tuesday?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Can we meet <strong>at<\/strong> 4 o\u2019clock?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Can we meet <strong>for<\/strong> half an hour?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Can we meet <strong>before<\/strong> the end of the week?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We need to meet <strong>by<\/strong> the 17<sup>th<\/sup> (= on the 17<sup>th<\/sup> or before).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I\u2019m busy <strong>until<\/strong> the 17<sup>th<\/sup>, so we can meet <strong>after<\/strong> the 17<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Intermediate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I&rsquo;d like to schedule a meeting with (Mr Smith).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Does (Mr Smith) have any free time next Tuesday, the 17<sup>th<\/sup>?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What time is best for you?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">When would be a good time for you?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">How does the 17<sup>th<\/sup> sound to you?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What about sometime next week?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Would next Tuesday be OK?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Would 9:00 on Tuesday be OK?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">His schedule is open all day Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">He&rsquo;s free any day but Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">He&rsquo;s free any day except Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">He&rsquo;s free any day apart from Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The only day he\u2019s booked is Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">He doesn&rsquo;t have time on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">He doesn&rsquo;t have any availability on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">He isn\u2019t free on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(Mr Smith) is out of the office next week.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(Mr Smith) will be away until Monday.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(Mr Smith)<em> will<\/em> be in again next Monday.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(Mr Smith) will be back next Monday.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Is it OK to meet in (the HR office)?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The meeting location will be (the HR office).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The meeting venue will be (the HR office).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The meeting will take place in (the HR office).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>To answer positively with a day and\u00a0time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tuesday at 10:00 will be fine.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tuesday at 10:00 sounds good.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">OK, Tuesday morning at 10:00.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>To answer negatively with a day and time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tuesday at 10:00 is not good for me.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tuesday at 10:00 is not possible.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tuesday at 10:00 is not convenient.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Advanced<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Would Tuesday at 10:00 suit you?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Could we meet at 12 for lunch?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Do you want to meet at 12 for lunch?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What time is good for you?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Which day is good for you?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Which day is best for you?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Advanced answers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sounds good, see you on the 17<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0at 10:00.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tuesday suits me.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tuesday would be perfect.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sure, Tuesday works great for me.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Changing an appointment<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I\u2019m not available on Tuesday, how about Wednesday?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I&rsquo;m afraid I can&rsquo;t on the 17<sup>th<\/sup>. What about the 18<sup>th<\/sup>?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I&rsquo;m sorry, I can\u2019t make it on Tuesday. Could we meet on Wednesday instead?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I can\u2019t make it on the 17<sup>th<\/sup>. Are you free on the 18<sup>th<\/sup>?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I don&rsquo;t think I can on the 17<sup>th<\/sup>. Can we meet up on the 18<sup>th<\/sup>?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I\u2019m not free on Tuesday but I am free on Wednesday. Does that work for you?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I\u2019m unavailable that day. What about the following day?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 601px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I\u2019m unavailable that day. 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