Talking About Time In English | Dates in English

The video tutorial explains how to discuss times and dates in British English. It covers the use of the 12-hour clock, detailing two methods for telling time: stating the hour first or the minutes first. It also explains the use of 'past' and 'to' for indicating time, and the application of AM/PM and the 24-hour clock in formal contexts. The tutorial further discusses how to write and say dates in British English, highlighting differences from American English. A practical example of booking a table is provided to illustrate these concepts.

In British English, how is the time 2:07 typically read using the 12-hour clock?

• Two seven

• Two oh seven

• Seven past two

• Two zero seven

When expressing time as 'past' the hour, what would 12:15 be called?

• Fifteen to one

• Twelve fifteen

• Fifteen past twelve

• Quarter past twelve

What does 'AM' signify when telling time?

• Night

• Evening

• Afternoon

• Morning

In formal situations, which clock format is often used in British English?

• Decimal clock

• 24-hour clock

• AM/PM format

• 12-hour clock

How would you write the date April 24, 2009, in British shorthand?

• 24/09/04

• 09/04/24

• 24/04/09

• 04/24/09

In British English, how is the date 'November 19, 2019' spoken?

• 19th of November, 2019

• November the 19th, 2019

• November 19, 2019

• 19 November 2019

What is the correct order for writing dates in British English?

• Day, Month, Year

• Month, Day, Year

• Year, Month, Day

• Month, Year, Day