English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #133: Using 'at' for times and places
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #133
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Welcome to English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #133.
Today’s lesson is about using **at** for **times** and **specific places**.
Quick review from the last lessons:
- Lesson #132: **some / any** for small amounts and simple questions
- Lesson #131: simple direction words
- Lesson #130: frequency words like every day and after
New grammar point:
- Use **at** for a clock time: **at 7 o’clock**, **at 3:30**, **at 8 pm**
- Use **at** for a specific place or situation: **at school**, **at home**, **at work**
5 useful words:
1. **at** — used for a time or a specific place
2. **time** — a moment or hour
3. **school** — a place for learning
4. **home** — the place where you live
5. **work** — a place where you do a job
Word readings:
- at = at
- time = taim
- school = skuul
- home = hohm
- work = werk
5 example sentences:
1. **I study at 7 o’clock.**
Reading: **ay stuh-dee at seven uh-klok**
Meaning: I study at 7 o’clock.
2. **We meet at school.**
Reading: **wee meet at skuul**
Meaning: We meet at school.
3. **She is at home.**
Reading: **shee iz at hohm**
Meaning: She is at home.
4. **He is at work.**
Reading: **hee iz at werk**
Meaning: He is at work.
5. **What time is it?**
Reading: **wut taim iz it**
Meaning: What time is it?
Usage notes:
- **at + time**: at 7 o’clock, at 9:15
- **at + place**: at school, at home, at work
- **What time is it?** is the most common beginner question for the clock.
Mini practice:
1. Choose the correct word: We meet ___ school.
2. Choose the correct word: She is ___ home.
3. Choose the correct word: I study ___ 7 o’clock.
4. What is the missing word? He is ___ work.
5. Translate to English: Saat kaç?
Answer key:
1. at
2. at
3. at
4. at
5. What time is it?
Reply instruction:
- Write your answers in one reply.
- If you want, you can also make your own sentence with **at**.
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: #133
Available explanations:
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Welcome to English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #133.
Today’s lesson is about using **at** for **times** and **specific places**.
Quick review from the last lessons:
- Lesson #132: **some / any** for small amounts and simple questions
- Lesson #131: simple direction words
- Lesson #130: frequency words like every day and after
New grammar point:
- Use **at** for a clock time: **at 7 o’clock**, **at 3:30**, **at 8 pm**
- Use **at** for a specific place or situation: **at school**, **at home**, **at work**
5 useful words:
1. **at** — used for a time or a specific place
2. **time** — a moment or hour
3. **school** — a place for learning
4. **home** — the place where you live
5. **work** — a place where you do a job
Word readings:
- at = at
- time = taim
- school = skuul
- home = hohm
- work = werk
5 example sentences:
1. **I study at 7 o’clock.**
Reading: **ay stuh-dee at seven uh-klok**
Meaning: I study at 7 o’clock.
2. **We meet at school.**
Reading: **wee meet at skuul**
Meaning: We meet at school.
3. **She is at home.**
Reading: **shee iz at hohm**
Meaning: She is at home.
4. **He is at work.**
Reading: **hee iz at werk**
Meaning: He is at work.
5. **What time is it?**
Reading: **wut taim iz it**
Meaning: What time is it?
Usage notes:
- **at + time**: at 7 o’clock, at 9:15
- **at + place**: at school, at home, at work
- **What time is it?** is the most common beginner question for the clock.
Mini practice:
1. Choose the correct word: We meet ___ school.
2. Choose the correct word: She is ___ home.
3. Choose the correct word: I study ___ 7 o’clock.
4. What is the missing word? He is ___ work.
5. Translate to English: Saat kaç?
Answer key:
1. at
2. at
3. at
4. at
5. What time is it?
Reply instruction:
- Write your answers in one reply.
- If you want, you can also make your own sentence with **at**.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].