01 • Vocabulary
Listen and Repeat
o'clock
7:00
7:00
half past
7:30
7:30
quarter past
7:15
7:15
quarter to
7:45
7:45
morning
a.m.
a.m.
afternoon
p.m.
p.m.
noon
12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
midnight
12:00 a.m.
12:00 a.m.
02 • English in Real Life
Listen to the Dialogue
E
Emma: What time do you wake up?
A
Alex: I wake up at seven o'clock.
E
Emma: What time does school start?
A
Alex: It starts at eight thirty.
E
Emma: I have lunch at twelve thirty.
A
Alex: Me too!
03 • Grammar in Context
Language Focus
Use at before a clock time: at seven o'clock, at eight thirty. Ask: What time do you...?
04 • English & Culture
🌎 Culture Corner — 12-Hour Time
In everyday English, the 12-hour clock is common in countries such as the United States. a.m. refers to times before noon and p.m. to times after noon. In other contexts, the 24-hour clock is also used.
🇧🇷 What about Brazil?
Do you normally use the 12-hour or 24-hour clock in Brazil?
05 • Reading & Listening
📖 Leo's Busy Morning
Read the text. Then listen to the complete reading and answer the five questions.
Leo's Busy Morning
Leo is thirteen and he has a busy morning. He wakes up at six thirty and gets dressed. At seven o'clock, he has breakfast with his mother and sister. He leaves home at seven thirty. His school starts at eight o'clock. At ten fifteen, Leo has a short break and talks to his friends. Classes finish at twelve thirty. He goes home and has lunch at one o'clock. Leo likes mornings, but he does not like waking up early.
Reading Comprehension
1. What time does Leo wake up?
2. Who has breakfast with Leo?
3. What time does school start?
4. What does Leo do during his break?
5. What does Leo dislike?
06 • Speaking & Final Challenge
🚀 Your Mission
- Say what time you wake up.
- Say what time you have lunch.
- Ask a partner: “What time do you go to bed?”