What Time Is It?
Beginner (A1)
Everyday life
British Accent
36s
Two strangers wait at a bus stop in the morning. One asks the time, and they talk about the late bus and her work.
Vocabulary Highlights
- late /leɪt/
- After the usual or planned time.
- "The train is late again." — not on time
- "It's late. Let's go home." — in the day
- "Sorry, I'm late for work." — for work
Dialogue Transcript
Speaker 1:
Excuse me, what time is it, please?
Speaker 2:
It's ten past eight.
Speaker 1:
Thank you. Is the number twelve bus late?
Speaker 2:
Yes, a bit. It usually comes at five past eight.
Speaker 1:
Oh no. I start work at half past eight.
Speaker 2:
Where do you work?
Speaker 1:
At the hospital, near the station.
Speaker 2:
Don't worry. The hospital is only ten minutes from here.
Speaker 1:
That's good. Oh, look! Is that our bus?
Speaker 2:
Yes, it is. Number twelve.
Speaker 1:
Great. Have a good day!
Speaker 2:
You too.
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