Lesson 2: Numbers, Days, Months & Time

Welcome back! Whether you are buying a bus ticket or meeting friends for coffee, you need to know how to talk about days and time in English.

In this interactive vocabulary lesson, you will learn the core words for counting, scheduling, and telling time. We will also look at a common mistake learners make when using the prepositions "in," "on," and "at." Let's get started!

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Welcome back! I am Teacher Sopheak. My students often ask me how to schedule plans in English. Whether you are buying a bus ticket or meeting friends for coffee, you need to know how to talk about days and time.

Let's learn the basic vocabulary so you can make plans confidently!

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Core Words & Phrases

Counting

Number /ˈnʌmbər/ A mathematical value used for counting.

Example: I need to buy two tickets, please.

Day

Monday /ˈmʌndeɪ/ The day of the week after Sunday.

Example: I have English class on Monday morning.

Month

January /ˈdʒænjuəri/ The first month of the year.

Example: The weather in January is usually cool.

Time

O'clock /əˈklɒk/ Used to specify the exact hour on a clock.

Example: The night market opens at 5 o'clock.

Time

Today /təˈdeɪ/ On or in the course of this present day.

Example: I am very busy today.

Time

Tomorrow /təˈmɒroʊ/ The day after today.

Example: Let's eat breakfast together tomorrow.

record_voice_over In Action: Planning a Trip

A

Hello. What day do we go to Siem Reap?

B

We go on Monday.

A

What time?

B

At 8 o'clock.

warning Watch Out: In, On, At!

English uses specific small words (prepositions) for time.

AT

Exact Time: at 8 o'clock
(For Hours)

ON

Days: on Monday
(For Days)

IN

Months: in January
(For Months)

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Real-World Check

directions_bus At the Bus Station

You are buying a ticket. The staff says: "The bus leaves ___ 7 o'clock."

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Your friend wants to get coffee. They ask: "Are you free ___ Monday?"

event Making Plans

Today is Sunday. You want to see your friend the next day. You say: "Let's meet ___."

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Lesson Summary & Review

Let's review the key concepts covered in the interactive module above to ensure you are ready to schedule plans and talk about time in English.

Core Vocabulary

• Number: A mathematical value used for counting.
• Monday: The day of the week after Sunday.
• January: The first month of the year.
• O'clock: Used to specify the exact hour on a clock.
• Today: On or in the course of this present day.
• Tomorrow: The day after today.

Prepositions of Time: In, On, At

One of the most important things to remember when speaking English is using the correct preposition for different lengths of time. This is a common mistake for English learners.

• AT: Use "at" for exact, specific times on the clock. (Example: I will meet you at 8 o'clock.)
• ON: Use "on" for specific days of the week or specific dates. (Example: We have class on Monday.)
• IN: Use "in" for longer periods of time, like months, years, or seasons. (Example: My birthday is in January.)