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Conversation Beginner · Module 9 · Unit 41

Numbers for Time

A1 Beginner Upper

Learning Objectives

In today’s class, you will talk about telling time and improve your everyday vocabulary.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What time is it now?
  2. Do you wear a watch?
  3. Are you usually early?

Listen and Repeat

  • It is one o’clock.

  • It is half past three.

  • It is quarter past five.

  • It is twelve o’clock.

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • schedule

    Noun

    /ˈskɛdʒuːl/

    Meaning:A plan of events.

    Check your schedule.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used for daily planning.

  • punctual

    Adjective

    /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/

    Meaning:On time.

    Please be punctual.

    Real Life Tip:

    Important in business.

  • run late

    Phrasal Verb

    /rʌn leɪt/

    Meaning:Arriving after the time.

    I am running late.

    Real Life Tip:

    Use when delayed.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are meeting up and checking the time.
  • Daniel
    Rachel, what time is it?
  • Rachel
    It is half past three.
  • Daniel
    I am running late for my schedule!
  • Rachel

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Is it half past three?
  2. Is Daniel running late?
  3. Should he be there at four sharp?

Point and Tell Me

  • It is one ____.

  • It is half ____ three.

  • It is ____ past five.

  • It is twelve ____.

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. I have a busy ____.

  2. You should be ____.

  3. I ____ running late.

  4. is / one / It / o’clock

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Are you a punctual person?
  2. Do you often run late?
  3. What is on your schedule?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What time is it now?
  2. Do you wear a watch?
  3. Are you usually early?
  4. Can you read a clock?
  5. Do you arrive on time?
  6. What time do you start school?
  7. Do you like being late?
  8. What time do you finish school?

on the dot

Idiom

/ɒn ðə dɒt/

Meaning:Exactly at the time.

Meeting at ten on the dot.

Real Life Tip:

Emphasizes precision.

  • sharp

    Slang

    /ʃɑːrp/

    Meaning:Exactly at the time.

    Be there at seven sharp.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common informal.

    • Take it easy. Just be there at four sharp.
  • Daniel
    I try to be punctual.
  • Rachel
    Good, because the meeting is on the dot.
  • Daniel
    Okay, I will head out now.
  • Rachel
    See you soon!