Knowing how to tell the time is an essential skill in any language. In English, we use specific terms to describe the hours and minutes on a CLOCK. The question “What time is it?” is very common. To answer, we might use the word O’CLOCK for exact hours, like “It’s three o’clock”.

For parts of an hour, we use terms like QUARTER (15 minutes) and HALF (30 minutes). We can say “quarter past” or “quarter to”. We also divide the day into MORNING, AFTERNOON, EVENING, and NIGHT. The abbreviations AM and PM are used to distinguish between day and night times. Other important words related to time include MINUTE, SECOND, and HOUR.

Being punctual often requires checking your WATCH or calendar. We also use time words to talk about our schedule, such as TODAY, TOMORROW, YESTERDAY, and NOW. Mastering these terms allows you to make appointments, understand schedules, and manage your DAILY routine effectively. Time is a universal concept, but expressing it correctly in English takes PRACTICE.