I wish I could

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 135: Scheduling a Meeting.

You’re listening to English as a Second Language Podcast number 135. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

On this podcast, we’re going to learn about how you set up or schedule a meeting. Let’s get started!

[start of dialog]

I needed to schedule a meeting for the three departments involved in a new project. I called each one to find a date that would work for all three of us.

Bruno: So, Nicola, would the day after tomorrow work for you?

Nicola: No, I'll be out of the office all day. Could we do it early next week or a week from today?

Bruno: I was hoping to schedule it as soon as possible. How about the end of this week?

Nicola: Well, I think that's okay. We could meet late Thursday or Friday. I'm free Thursday from 3 to 5, and on Friday from 10 to 1.

Bruno: Okay. Let me talk to Kumi and I'll let you know. . Bruno: Hi Kumi, can you make a meeting with Nicola and me this Thursday or Friday?

Kumi: Oh, I wish I could but I'll be