Telling Time - LENGKAP

Summary

The video script offers a detailed guide on how to express and write time in English, specifically in the context of British English. It covers various time-related expressions like 'o'clock,' 'quarter past,' 'half past,' and 'quarter to,' providing numerous examples. The script also explains how to write minutes in relation to hours, including calculations for time such as 10:55 or 6:50. The content is aimed at improving understanding of time terminology and usage, with a focus on practical examples and common rules for telling time in English.

Takeaways

• 😀 The lesson focuses on telling time in English, specifically using terms like 'o'clock', 'past', and 'to'.
• 😀 When referring to exact hours, we use 'o'clock' (e.g., 3:00 is 'three o'clock').
• 😀 For minutes past the hour, 'past' is used, such as 'quarter past' or 'half past'.
• 😀 The 30-minute mark is referred to as 'half past', for example, 'half past three' (3:30).
• 😀 For times like 15 minutes past or before the hour, the term 'quarter' is used, like 'quarter past' or 'quarter to'.
• 😀 For times in the range of 1-30 minutes, the phrasing focuses on 'past', while for minutes from 31-59, 'to' is used.
• 😀 The British style of writing time puts the minutes first, followed by the hour (e.g., 10:05 is 'five past ten').
• 😀 The script demonstrates how to write and pronounce time in both formal and casual English formats, especially for different increments of time.
• 😀 For times like 6:45, we use 'quarter to', such as 'quarter to seven'.
• 😀 The explanation includes how to convert minutes like 55 to 'five to' or 50 to 'ten to' by subtracting from 60.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the transcript?

The transcript focuses on telling time in English, explaining how to express different hours and minutes using both British and American English styles.

How do you express '12:00' in English according to the script?

'12:00' is expressed as '12 o'clock' in English, with 'o'clock' being used when the minute hand is at '12'.

What is the term used to describe '30 minutes past the hour'?

When the minute hand shows '30', the term 'half past' is used in English. For example, 'half past two' for 2:30.

What is the significance of the term 'quarter past'?

The term 'quarter past' is used when the minute hand shows '15', indicating a quarter of the hour has passed. For example, 'quarter past two' for 2:15.

How is '15:45' expressed in English?

'15:45' is expressed as 'quarter to four', as the minute hand is at '45', meaning the time is approaching the next hour.

What is the rule for expressing times between the 31st minute and 59th minute?

For times between the 31st and 59th minute, the expression 'to' is used, indicating the time remaining until the next hour. For example, '5 to 6' for 5:55.

How would you write '10:10' in English according to British style?

In British style, '10:10' would be written as 'ten past ten', where the minutes are mentioned first, followed by the hour.

How is '3:30' written in English?

'3:30' is written as 'half past three', where 'half past' is used to indicate 30 minutes past the hour.

What are some examples of times expressed using 'past'?

Times like '10:05' or '7:25' are expressed using 'past'. For example, 'five past ten' and 'twenty-five past seven'.

What is the formula to calculate time in the 'to' format?

The formula to calculate the time in the 'to' format is 60 minus the minutes. For example, '5:55' is expressed as 'five to six'.