{"id":273112,"date":"2026-08-04T03:07:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T08:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=273112"},"modified":"2026-08-04T03:07:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T08:07:26","slug":"telling-time-english-a2-a2-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/ru\/blog\/telling-time-english-a2-a2-key\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell the Time in English (A2 Vocabulary)"},"content":{"rendered":"
To tell the time in English, you can use two main ways: the ‘traditional’ way with words like past<\/span> \u0438 to<\/span>, or the ‘digital’ way using numbers.<\/strong> The traditional method is common in spoken English and uses a 12-hour clock. For example, It’s ten past three<\/span> means 3:10. The digital method is simpler, just saying the numbers you see, like three ten<\/span>. Both are correct, but understanding the traditional way is important for everyday conversations and exams like the A2 Key. We also use AM<\/span> for morning and PM<\/span> for afternoon\/night to avoid confusion with the 12-hour clock. This lesson will help you master both methods easily.<\/div>\n

How Do We Ask About the Time?<\/h2>\n

When you want to know the time, you can ask in a few simple ways.<\/p>\n