Asking for the Time
Politely asking someone what time it is when you don't have a watch or phone
Situations
Choose from 5 conversations to practice
Quick Check at a Bus Stop
You're waiting for a bus and realize you don't know the current time, so you ask a fellow passenger.
Asking While Walking in a Park
You'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.
Needing the Time in a Café
You'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.
Asking a Shop Assistant
You'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.
In a Public Waiting Area
You 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.