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A2At the Hairdresser

Book In: Making Hairdresser Appointments

Phrasal Verb: book in |Grammar: Future with Going To

Objective

Students will learn how to use 'book in' to make appointments and talk about future plans with 'going to'.

Article

When you want to get your hair cut or styled, you usually need to book in at the hairdresser. Booking in means making an appointment for a future time. For example, you can call the salon and say, “I am going to book in for a haircut next Thursday.” Many people book in a week or two before they need their appointment. The hairdresser will ask you when you are going to come in, and you will say the day and time. If you want to change your appointment, you can call and book in for a different day. This is a good way to make sure the hairdresser is ready for you. When you book in, the hairdresser can prepare the right tools and time for your visit. So, next time you want a new hairstyle, you are going to book in early to get the best time possible!

Grammar Explanation

Meaning

To 'book in' means to make an appointment or reserve a time for a service, like a hairdresser visit.

Grammar Note

'Going to' is used to talk about planned future actions or intentions.

Usage Tips

  • Use 'book in' when arranging appointments or reservations.
  • Use 'going to' to say what you plan to do in the future.
  • Combine them to talk about future appointments, e.g. 'I am going to book in for Friday.'

Examples

I am going to book in for a haircut next Monday.

Talking about a planned hairdresser appointment

She is going to book in at the salon this afternoon.

Making an appointment at the hairdresser

We are going to book in early to get the best time.

Planning ahead for an appointment

He is going to book in for a hair colour next week.

Scheduling a future hair treatment

Are you going to book in for a trim soon?

Asking about future plans

Dialogue

Context: A customer calls the hairdresser to make an appointment.

A:
Hello, I’d like to book in for a haircut.
B:
Sure! When are you going to come in?
A:
I am going to come next Friday afternoon.
B:
That’s available. What time do you want?
A:
I am going to book in for 3 pm, please.
B:
Great! You’re all booked in for 3 pm next Friday.

Vocabulary

appointment
A fixed time to see a professional or go somewhere.
Example: I have an appointment at the hairdresser at 2 pm.
Synonym: meeting
salon
A place where you get haircuts and beauty treatments.
Example: She works at a hair salon near my house.
Synonym: beauty shop
trim
To cut a small amount of hair.
Example: I am going to get a trim to keep my hair neat.
Synonym: cut
colour
To change the colour of your hair.
Example: She is going to have her hair coloured tomorrow.
Synonym: dye
stylist
A person who cuts and styles hair.
Example: The stylist gave me a new haircut.
Synonym: hairdresser
booking
The act of making an appointment.
Example: I made a booking for my haircut next week.
Synonym: reservation
schedule
A plan of times for events or appointments.
Example: My schedule is busy, so I booked in early.
Synonym: timetable
cancel
To decide not to go to an appointment.
Example: I had to cancel my booking because I was sick.
Synonym: call off
confirm
To check that an appointment is definite.
Example: Please confirm your booking by phone.
Synonym: verify
appointment book
A book or system used to record appointments.
Example: The receptionist writes your name in the appointment book.
Synonym: diary

Tips

  • Always say the date and time clearly when you book in.
  • Use 'going to' to talk about your plans when making appointments.
  • Don’t confuse 'book in' with 'check in'—'book in' is for appointments.

Summary

In this lesson, you learned how to use the phrasal verb 'book in' to make appointments at the hairdresser. You also practiced using the future form 'going to' to talk about your plans. Now you can confidently book in your next hair appointment!

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