English A1 Speaking & Writing #123: Asking for a time, saying a time, and writing a simple message
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #123
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English A1 Speaking & Writing #123
Lesson topic: Asking for a time and writing a simple time message
This lesson continues our A1 speaking and writing practice. In the last lessons, you practiced simple requests, arrival, and ending a visit. Today, you will ask about time, say a time, and write a short message about timing.
1) Review from previous lessons
- You used simple polite words like "please".
- You practiced simple location and arrival ideas.
- You practiced short messages for everyday communication.
2) New words
- time — reading: taym — meaning: clock time
- hour — reading: ow-er — meaning: 60 minutes
- minute — reading: mi-nit — meaning: 60 seconds
- early — reading: er-lee — meaning: before the usual time
- late — reading: layt — meaning: after the usual time
3) Example sentences
- What time is the class?
Reading: wut taym iz thuh klas
Meaning: At what hour is the class?
- The class is at nine.
Reading: thuh klas iz at nayn
Meaning: The class is at 9:00.
- I am early for the meeting.
Reading: ai am er-lee for thuh mee-ting
Meaning: I am before the usual time for the meeting.
- He is late for work.
Reading: hee iz layt for werk
Meaning: He is after the usual time for work.
- Please write the time in your message.
Reading: pleez rait thuh taym in yor mes-ij
Meaning: Please write the time in your message.
4) Usage notes
- Use "What time is ...?" to ask about an event.
- Use "at nine," "at ten," or another hour to say the time.
- Use "early" for before the usual time.
- Use "late" for after the usual time.
- "Time" is the general word. "Hour" and "minute" are smaller time words.
5) Mini practice
A. Say the time for these events:
- class at 9:00
- meeting at 10:00
- work at 8:00
B. Write one short message with one of these words:
- time
- early
- late
C. Try a roleplay:
- A: What time is the class?
- B: The class is at nine.
6) Reply instruction
Write your own 1-2 line reply using one new word and one new sentence from this lesson. Keep it simple and clear.
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: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #123
Available explanations:
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English A1 Speaking & Writing #123
Lesson topic: Asking for a time and writing a simple time message
This lesson continues our A1 speaking and writing practice. In the last lessons, you practiced simple requests, arrival, and ending a visit. Today, you will ask about time, say a time, and write a short message about timing.
1) Review from previous lessons
- You used simple polite words like "please".
- You practiced simple location and arrival ideas.
- You practiced short messages for everyday communication.
2) New words
- time — reading: taym — meaning: clock time
- hour — reading: ow-er — meaning: 60 minutes
- minute — reading: mi-nit — meaning: 60 seconds
- early — reading: er-lee — meaning: before the usual time
- late — reading: layt — meaning: after the usual time
3) Example sentences
- What time is the class?
Reading: wut taym iz thuh klas
Meaning: At what hour is the class?
- The class is at nine.
Reading: thuh klas iz at nayn
Meaning: The class is at 9:00.
- I am early for the meeting.
Reading: ai am er-lee for thuh mee-ting
Meaning: I am before the usual time for the meeting.
- He is late for work.
Reading: hee iz layt for werk
Meaning: He is after the usual time for work.
- Please write the time in your message.
Reading: pleez rait thuh taym in yor mes-ij
Meaning: Please write the time in your message.
4) Usage notes
- Use "What time is ...?" to ask about an event.
- Use "at nine," "at ten," or another hour to say the time.
- Use "early" for before the usual time.
- Use "late" for after the usual time.
- "Time" is the general word. "Hour" and "minute" are smaller time words.
5) Mini practice
A. Say the time for these events:
- class at 9:00
- meeting at 10:00
- work at 8:00
B. Write one short message with one of these words:
- time
- early
- late
C. Try a roleplay:
- A: What time is the class?
- B: The class is at nine.
6) Reply instruction
Write your own 1-2 line reply using one new word and one new sentence from this lesson. Keep it simple and clear.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].