Time and Clock

Being able to tell and ask about time is crucial in daily communication. This lesson covers vocabulary and phrases related to time and using the clock.

Telling Time

Full Hours

• Examples:
  • 1:00: "One o'clock"
  • 2:00: "Two o'clock"

Half Hours

• Examples:
  • 1:30: "One thirty" or "Half past one"
  • 2:30: "Two thirty" or "Half past two"

Quarter Hours

• Examples:
  • 1:15: "One fifteen" or "Quarter past one"
  • 1:45: "One forty-five" or "Quarter to two"

Minutes

• Examples:
  • 1:05: "One oh five" or "Five past one"
  • 1:50: "One fifty" or "Ten to two"

Asking About Time

Common Phrases

• What time is it?
  • Example: "What time is it?" "It's three o'clock."
• Do you have the time?
  • Example: "Do you have the time?" "It's quarter past five."

Telling Time in Different Contexts

Formal Contexts

• Using 'o'clock' for full hours: "The meeting is at four o'clock."
• Using 'half past' for half hours: "The event starts at half past six."

Informal Contexts

• Using numbers for simplicity: "It's seven thirty."
• Using 'quarter past' and 'quarter to': "I'll be there at quarter to nine."

Time-Related Vocabulary

Parts of the Day

• Morning: Early part of the day.
  • Example: "I have a meeting in the morning."
• Afternoon: Middle part of the day.
  • Example: "She works in the afternoon."
• Evening: Later part of the day.
  • Example: "We have dinner in the evening."
• Night: Late part of the day.
  • Example: "He studies at night."

Specific Times

• Noon: 12:00 PM
  • Example: "Lunch is at noon."
• Midnight: 12:00 AM
  • Example: "The new year begins at midnight."

Common Phrases

Discussing Schedules

• Example: "What time is your appointment?"
• Example: "I need to leave by eight o'clock."

Making Plans

• Example: "Let's meet at half past three."
• Example: "Can we talk at quarter past two?"