Asking for the Time

Beginner

Politely asking someone what time it is when you don't have a watch or phone

Start with lesson 1
5 lessons
  1. Quick Check at a Bus StopYou're waiting for a bus and realize you don't know the current time, so you ask a fellow passenger.
  2. Asking While Walking in a ParkYou're out for a walk in a park and want to know how much time you have left before an appointment, so you ask a friendly passerby.
  3. Needing the Time in a CaféYou're enjoying a coffee and realize your phone battery is dead. You need to know the time to catch your train, so you ask a staff member or another customer.
  4. Asking a Shop AssistantYou're in a store and need to know the time before closing, or if you have enough time to visit another shop, so you ask a shop assistant.
  5. In a Public Waiting AreaYou are in a doctor's waiting room or an airport lounge and need to know the time to manage your appointments or flight, so you ask someone nearby.