German - Appointments

Lesson 154 of 158

Goal: Say you have an appointment and give the time

Free German lessons with guided practice, audio, and speaking support.

Quick and friendly: in this short lesson you'll hear and repeat two very useful appointment phrases for everyday life in Germany. Practice listening, a tiny conversation, then try a few quick exercises — easy wins for busy learners.

Level A1: Learn to say “I have an appointment” and to give the time: Ich habe einen Termin; Ich habe um ___ einen Termin. We'll listen, repeat, and use the phrases in a short dialogue about meeting times. CEFR-aligned practice helps you say these phrases naturally in doctor or office situations.

After this lesson you'll be able to:

Understand and say Ich habe einen Termin (I have an appointment).
Use Ich habe um ___ einen Termin to give a time (e.g., um drei / um 15 Uhr).
Hear the phrases in a short conversation and practice speaking them aloud.
Build confidence with quick quizzes and matching activities.

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1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

Ich habe einen Termin.

I have an appointment.

Meaning: I have an appointment.

When to use: Use this to tell someone you already have an appointment (doctor, office, administration). It's a neutral, common phrase.

Ich habe einen Termin beim Arzt.

I have an appointment at the doctor's.

Ich habe einen Termin im Rathaus.

I have an appointment at the town hall.

Ich habe um ___ einen Termin.

I have an appointment at ___.

Meaning: I have an appointment at ___.

When to use: Use this to say the time of your appointment. Put the time after 'um': for example, 'um drei' or 'um 15 Uhr.'

Tip: Don’t forget 'um' before the time. Some learners say 'am drei' by mistake; use 'um drei'.

Ich habe um drei einen Termin.

I have an appointment at three o'clock.

Ich habe um 15 Uhr einen Termin.

I have an appointment at 3 p.m.

2. Conversational Listening Practice

Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.

Anna and David talk about a scheduled appointment.

A short German dialogue about a scheduled appointment; useful for A1 learners practicing everyday phrases.

What time is the appointment?

Anna

Hallo David! Ich habe einen Termin.

Hi David! I have an appointment.

David

Oh, gut. Wann ist dein Termin?

Oh, good. When is your appointment?

Anna

Ich habe um drei einen Termin.

I have an appointment at three.

David

Perfekt. Viel Erfolg!

Perfect. Good luck!

3. Guided Practice

Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.

Which sentence means 'I have an appointment.'?

How do you say 'I have an appointment at 3 p.m.' in German?

Which sentence correctly shows how to use 'um' with a time?

Which sentence tells someone you cannot meet because of an appointment?

Sorry, I can't join the call — I have an appointment.

Sorry, I can't join the call — ___.

When is your appointment? — I have an appointment at three.

When is your appointment? — ___.

Can you meet at 3 pm? — No, I have an appointment at 3 p.m.

Can you meet at 3 pm? — No, ___. (give a specific time)

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice

Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).

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Say this phrase out loud:

Ich habe einen Termin.

I have an appointment.

Say this phrase out loud:

Ich habe um ___ einen Termin.

I have an appointment at ___.