My teacher would look on this with terrified disbelief.
John trained to be an accountant.
I hope you don't see this as a waste of training time.
She tutors children in German.
He tutors his friend's children in maths for a smaller fee (is fee the right word here).
He trains future police officers.
He looked on their security system as a charade to make you feel protected.
If the dentist can't see you today, you should go to the hospital.
Unless the doctor had cancellations today, I can't make an appointment with him.
Would receptionist at a clinic say the same thing? E.g. "I can make/give you an appointment with the [name/doctor's speciality] for you")
I went to see my friend for a chat yesterday.
I went to see my friend at his place.
I went to my friend's place.
I went to the shopping centre to meet (up) with my friend.
The teacher's voice was monotonous and dry, so I was daydreaming throughout most of the class.
I was making less money at my previous job.
This job requires a lot of skills but the pay is quite good.