ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English What time is it? – Learning How to Tell Time: O’clock, Thirty, Quarter After, Quarter Til, Episode 2
Hello everyone! I have a new watch, and I’m super excited to learn how to tell time. This way, I can plan my day with my friends and family. Let’s have some fun learning how to read the clock!
First, let’s look at the clock when the minute hand is on the number 12. The hour hand will point to a number, and that’s the time! For example, if the hour hand is on 1, we say it’s 1:00. If it’s on 2, we say it’s 2:00. Easy, right?
Now, let’s practice! What time is it when the hour hand is on 7?
It’s 7:00! Great job! How about when the hour hand is on 11?
It’s 11:00! Awesome!
Next, let’s see what happens when the minute hand is on the number 6. This means it’s half past the hour. We say the hour first and then add 30. For example, if the hour hand is on 1, it’s 1:30. If it’s on 2, it’s 2:30.
Your turn! What time is it when the hour hand is on 8?
That’s right, it’s 8:30! And when the hour hand is on 11?
It’s 11:30! You’re doing great!
Now, let’s learn about the quarter after. When the minute hand is on the number 3, we say it’s a quarter after the hour. For example, if the hour hand is on 5, it’s a quarter after 5. If it’s on 6, it’s a quarter after 6.
Can you try? What time is it when the hour hand is on 10?
It’s a quarter after 10. Well done! And when the hour hand is on 2?
It’s a quarter after 2. Good job!
Finally, let’s see what happens when the minute hand is on the number 9. This means it’s a quarter till the next hour. For example, if the hour hand is close to 6, it’s a quarter till 6.
Let’s practice! What time is it when the hour hand is near 11?
It’s a quarter till 11! Awesome! And when the hour hand is near 7?
It’s a quarter till 7! Super!
You did great! Now you know how to tell time by the hour, half past, a quarter after, and a quarter till. You can organize your day all by yourself!
We’ve learned so much today! There are many more videos where you can learn even more. Check out the Smile and Learn educational channel to keep learning and having fun!
Time Scavenger Hunt: Ask an adult to help you find different clocks around your home. Look at each clock and write down the time you see. Try to find at least three different times: one that shows “o’clock,” one that shows “half past,” and one that shows “quarter after” or “quarter till.” Discuss with a family member what activities you usually do at these times.
Make Your Own Clock: Create a paper plate clock! Use a paper plate as the clock face. Draw numbers 1 to 12 around the edge. Cut out two arrows from cardboard or thick paper for the hour and minute hands. Attach them to the center of the plate with a paper fastener so they can move. Practice setting different times on your clock and explaining them to a friend or family member.
Time Storytelling: Think about your daily routine and create a story about your day using the times you’ve learned. For example, “At 7:00, I wake up and have breakfast. At 8:30, I go to school…” Draw pictures to go along with your story and share it with your class or family. This will help you remember how to tell time and understand how it fits into your day.
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Hello everyone! I love my new watch! I’ve been practicing how to tell time to know how I’ll be spending my day with friends and family.
First, we’ll learn how to read the hours when the minute hand is on the number 12 and the hour hand is on any number. We simply say that number on the clock. For example, it’s 1:00, it’s 2:00, it’s 3:00, it’s 4:00, and it’s 5:00. See how easy it is?
Now you try! Could you tell me what time it is?
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It’s 7:00. What time is it?
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It’s 11:00. Awesome!
What happens when the minute hand is on the number 6? We say the hour first and then add 30. Since the clock is divided into 12 parts, when the minute hand is in the middle (on the number 6) and the hour hand is on one of the numbers, we say it is that hour and 30. For example, it’s 1:30, it’s 2:30, it’s 3:30, it’s 4:30, and it’s 5:30.
Now it’s your turn! What time is it?
That’s right, it’s 8:30! And now, what time is it?
That’s it, it’s 11:30!
When the minute hand is on the number 3, in other words, a quarter of an hour has passed, we say that it is a quarter after the hour. For example, it’s a quarter after 5, it’s a quarter after 6, it’s a quarter after 7, and it’s a quarter after 8.
How about you give it a try? What time is it?
It’s a quarter after 10. Very good! How about now? What time is it?
It’s a quarter after 2. Good job!
Finally, let’s see what happens if we move the minute hand to the number 9. How would you say this time? As you can see, it has moved from the number 12 to the number 9. There is only a quarter left until it completes the hour.
What if the minute hand is on the number 9? Look at this example: the hour hand is closer to the 6, and the minute hand is on the 9. That means it’s a quarter of an hour left until 6, so we say that it is a quarter till 6. Easy, right?
It’s a quarter till 3, it’s a quarter till 4, it’s a quarter till 5.
All right, now it’s your turn! What time is it?
It’s a quarter till 11! Awesome! What time is it?
It’s a quarter till 7! Super!
You did great! You now know how to tell time by the hour and using 30, a quarter after, and a quarter till. Now you will be able to organize your day without any problems.
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