English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #032: Time words and the question “What time is it?”
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #032
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #032
Topic: Asking for the time with “What time is it?” and basic clock words
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, you learn how to ask for the time and understand a few very common time words. This is a useful A1 grammar and vocabulary step after simple request words and place words.
Review from previous lessons:
- can = ability / polite request
- have = receive / get
- in / on / under = simple place words
New words:
1) time — reading: taym — meaning: clock time
2) clock — reading: klok — meaning: clock
3) hour — reading: au-er — meaning: 60 minutes
4) minute — reading: mi-nit — meaning: small part of an hour
5) o'clock — reading: o-klok — meaning: exact hour
Word notes:
- time: use for clock time and general time.
- clock: a clock shows the time.
- hour: one hour = 60 minutes.
- minute: a minute is smaller than an hour.
- o'clock: use for exact hours like 1:00, 2:00, 3:00.
Example sentences:
1) What time is it?
Reading: wot taym iz it
Meaning: Saat kaç? / ¿Qué hora es? / Который час?
Use: This is the most common question for asking the time.
2) It is three o'clock.
Reading: it iz three o-klok
Meaning: Saat üç.
Use: Say this for an exact hour.
3) The clock is on the wall.
Reading: dhə klok iz on dhə wol
Meaning: Saat duvarda.
Use: This sentence tells where the clock is.
4) One hour is sixty minutes.
Reading: wan au-er iz sik-sti mi-nits
Meaning: Bir saat altmış dakikadır.
Use: This helps you understand time length.
5) Five minutes is not a long time.
Reading: fayv mi-nits iz not ə long taym
Meaning: Beş dakika uzun bir zaman değildir.
Use: This is a simple way to talk about short time.
Mini practice:
- Write the word for 60 minutes.
- Say the time for 4:00.
- Choose the correct word: clock or minute?
- Answer: What time is it?
- Read the sentence: One hour is sixty minutes.
Answer key:
- hour
- four o'clock
- minute
- What time is it?
- One hour is sixty minutes.
Reply instruction:
If you want, reply with your answers, and I will check them. You can also write one new sentence using o'clock.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #032
Available explanations:
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #032
Topic: Asking for the time with “What time is it?” and basic clock words
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, you learn how to ask for the time and understand a few very common time words. This is a useful A1 grammar and vocabulary step after simple request words and place words.
Review from previous lessons:
- can = ability / polite request
- have = receive / get
- in / on / under = simple place words
New words:
1) time — reading: taym — meaning: clock time
2) clock — reading: klok — meaning: clock
3) hour — reading: au-er — meaning: 60 minutes
4) minute — reading: mi-nit — meaning: small part of an hour
5) o'clock — reading: o-klok — meaning: exact hour
Word notes:
- time: use for clock time and general time.
- clock: a clock shows the time.
- hour: one hour = 60 minutes.
- minute: a minute is smaller than an hour.
- o'clock: use for exact hours like 1:00, 2:00, 3:00.
Example sentences:
1) What time is it?
Reading: wot taym iz it
Meaning: Saat kaç? / ¿Qué hora es? / Который час?
Use: This is the most common question for asking the time.
2) It is three o'clock.
Reading: it iz three o-klok
Meaning: Saat üç.
Use: Say this for an exact hour.
3) The clock is on the wall.
Reading: dhə klok iz on dhə wol
Meaning: Saat duvarda.
Use: This sentence tells where the clock is.
4) One hour is sixty minutes.
Reading: wan au-er iz sik-sti mi-nits
Meaning: Bir saat altmış dakikadır.
Use: This helps you understand time length.
5) Five minutes is not a long time.
Reading: fayv mi-nits iz not ə long taym
Meaning: Beş dakika uzun bir zaman değildir.
Use: This is a simple way to talk about short time.
Mini practice:
- Write the word for 60 minutes.
- Say the time for 4:00.
- Choose the correct word: clock or minute?
- Answer: What time is it?
- Read the sentence: One hour is sixty minutes.
Answer key:
- hour
- four o'clock
- minute
- What time is it?
- One hour is sixty minutes.
Reply instruction:
If you want, reply with your answers, and I will check them. You can also write one new sentence using o'clock.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].