What time is it?
First, a quick recall of Part A. Then learn to tell the time, listen to a breakfast dialogue, and put it all together. Click any ▶ to listen.
In this lesson, you will learn...
Take your time and listen to every ▶.
Warm-upRecall food & the Simple Present.
What time is it?Tell the time in English.
Breakfast timeA short conversation.
PracticeWrite, answer & shadow.
Do you remember?
A quick recall from Part A before we start.
What time is it?
Watch the video and learn to tell the time.
Telling the time
Everything from the video, in one place. In American English, saying the numbers is the most common way.
| Clock | American English (most common) | Also correct |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | It's three o'clock. | — |
| 3:15 | It's three fifteen. | a quarter past three |
| 3:30 | It's three thirty. | half past three |
| 3:45 | It's three forty-five. | a quarter to four |
Os americanos geralmente só falam os números: three fifteen. As duas formas estão certas.
Meals & times
When do you eat? Click ▶ to listen.
Noon or midnight?
Twelve o'clock happens twice a day — watch the sky!
- It's twelve o'clock.
- It's twelve p.m.
- It's noon.
- It's midday.
- It's twelve o'clock.
- It's twelve a.m.
- It's midnight.
Breakfast time
Click a line to listen, or play the whole conversation.
Complete the sentence
Listen and write the missing word. Click ▶ to hear it.
What's your answer?
Click ▶ to hear the question, then choose a natural answer.
Listen and repeat
Play each line, then record yourself and compare.
Dictation: write what you hear
Play each clip and type the sentence.
Congratulations!
You can now tell the time and put food, the Simple Present and time together in a conversation.