
1. Making a Doctor’s Appointment
Receptionist: What day would you like to come in?
Patient: Do you have any slots available this Friday?
Receptionist: Friday, the 3rd of May? Yes, we have 2 PM available.
Patient: Perfect. Please book me in.
2. Planning a Weekend Trip
Alice: What are you doing this weekend?
Ben: I’m free on Saturday but busy on Sunday.
Alice: How about a hike on Saturday morning around 10 o’clock?
Ben: Sounds great. Let’s do it.
3. Asking About Today’s Date
Student: Excuse me, what’s today’s date?
Teacher: It’s the 12th of April.
Student: Oh right, I almost forgot. The essay is due today.
Teacher: That’s correct.
4. Making a Reservation
Caller: I’d like to book a table for dinner.
Receptionist: Sure. What date?
Caller: Next Wednesday, the 8th of May, at 7 PM.
Receptionist: That’s confirmed.
5. Discussing Birthdays
Lily: When’s your birthday?
Tom: It’s on the 21st of August.
Lily: Mine’s on the 30th of August. We’re both Virgos!
Tom: No wonder we get along.
6. Scheduling a Meeting
Manager: Can we schedule the meeting for next Monday?
Assistant: Monday is the 6th, right?
Manager: Yes, at 9 AM.
Assistant: I’ll send a calendar invite.
7. Talking About Time Differences
Emma: What time is it in Tokyo right now?
Mark: It’s 11 hours ahead, so if it’s 3 PM here, it’s 2 AM there.
Emma: That’s a big time difference.
Mark: Yeah, hard to coordinate calls.
8. Making Weekend Plans
Julia: What are you doing this Saturday night?
David: Nothing planned yet.
Julia: Want to catch a movie around 8 PM?
David: Sure, count me in.
9. Setting an Alarm
Friend 1: What time should we leave tomorrow?
Friend 2: Let’s leave by 6:30 AM to beat the traffic.
Friend 1: Okay, I’ll set my alarm for 5:45.
Friend 2: Don’t oversleep!
10. Talking About the New Year
Anna: Can you believe it’s already 2025?
Liam: I know, time flies.
Anna: Did you make any New Year’s resolutions?
Liam: A few. Let’s see how long they last.
11. Checking the Calendar
Sara: Are we off on the 1st of May?
Jake: Yes, it’s a public holiday—Labor Day.
Sara: Great. A three-day weekend!
Jake: Let’s plan something fun.
12. Missing the Train
Commuter: What time does the next train leave?
Conductor: The next one is at 5:45 PM.
Commuter: I just missed the 5:15, didn’t I?
Conductor: Yes, by two minutes.
13. Booking a Flight
Agent: When would you like to fly?
Traveler: On June 10th, preferably in the morning.
Agent: We have a flight at 9:15 AM.
Traveler: That works. Please book it.
14. Counting Down to an Event
Eli: How many days until the concert?
Zara: It’s on the 25th, so 6 more days.
Eli: I can’t wait!
Zara: Me neither. It’s going to be epic.
15. Talking About the Past
Nick: When did you graduate?
Helen: Back in 2016.
Nick: Same here! Time goes by so fast.
Helen: It really does.
16. Planning a Holiday
Dad: When are the school holidays this year?
Mom: They start on the 15th of July.
Dad: Let’s plan a trip for the last week of July.
Mom: Good idea.
17. Clarifying a Time
Customer: Is the show at 6 or 6:30?
Clerk: It starts at 6:30 sharp.
Customer: Got it. I’ll be there early.
Clerk: Doors open at 6.
18. Asking for the Time
Stranger: Excuse me, what time is it?
You: It’s quarter past three.
Stranger: Thank you!
You: You’re welcome.
19. Talking About Deadlines
Boss: When is the report due?
Employee: By end of day Friday, the 10th.
Boss: That gives us three more days.
Employee: I’ll make sure it’s ready.
20. Booking a Hotel
Receptionist: What are your check-in and check-out dates?
Guest: Check-in on March 14th, check-out on March 17th.
Receptionist: That’s three nights.
Guest: Exactly.
21. Discussing a Class Schedule
Student A: When is the English class?
Student B: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 PM.
Student A: For how long?
Student B: One hour.
22. Talking About History
Teacher: When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Student: On July 4th, 1776.
Teacher: Correct. Remember the date!
23. New Job Start Date
HR: Your start date will be Monday, June 3rd.
Candidate: Great, that gives me time to relocate.
HR: Your shift starts at 9 AM.
Candidate: I’ll be there early.
24. Planning a Surprise Party
Alex: Her birthday is next Thursday, right?
Jamie: Yes, May 9th.
Alex: Let’s have the party at 7 PM.
Jamie: I’ll send out invites.
25. Talking About Seasonal Time Changes
Friend 1: Don’t forget to set your clock forward this Sunday.
Friend 2: Right, daylight saving time starts.
Friend 1: We lose an hour of sleep.
Friend 2: But it’ll be lighter in the evenings.
26. Setting a Reminder
Coworker: Remind me to call the client at 11.
You: I’ll set a reminder on your phone.
Coworker: Thanks! I always forget.
You: No problem.
27. Talking About the Weekend
Dad: What day is it today?
Son: It’s Friday, the 26th.
Dad: Weekend starts tomorrow!
Son: Let’s do something fun.
28. Rescheduling an Appointment
Dentist: Can you still make your appointment on June 1st?
Patient: I’ll be out of town. Can we move it to the 3rd?
Dentist: Sure. Same time—10 AM?
Patient: That’s perfect.
29. Making an Agenda
Boss: Let’s finalize the agenda by Wednesday.
Team Member: That’s the 17th, right?
Boss: Yes, we’ll review it Thursday morning.
Team Member: Understood.
30. Asking About a School Event
Parent: When’s the school play?
Teacher: It’s on Friday, May 24th at 6 PM.
Parent: I’ll make sure to be there early.
Teacher: Seats fill up fast.
1. Making Plans for the Weekend
A: “What are you doing this weekend?”
B: “I’m free on Saturday afternoon, but I have a family dinner on Sunday evening. How about we meet on Saturday around 3 PM?”
A: “Perfect! Let’s grab coffee at that new café downtown.”
2. Booking a Doctor’s Appointment
A: “Hello, I’d like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith.”
B: “Sure, we have availability on Tuesday, the 14th of May, at 10:30 AM or Thursday, the 16th, at 4:15 PM.”
A: “I’ll take the Thursday slot. Thanks!”
3. Checking Flight Details
A: “When does your flight leave?”
B: “It departs on June 5th at 7:45 AM. I need to be at the airport by 5:30 AM.”
A: “That’s early! Will you take a taxi?”
B: “Yes, I’ve already booked one for 4:45 AM.”
4. Discussing a Work Deadline
A: “When is the project due?”
B: “The deadline is Friday, November 22nd, by 5 PM. Can you submit your part by Thursday?”
A: “I’ll try, but I might need until Friday morning.”
5. Arranging a Meeting
A: “Are you available for a meeting next week?”
B: “How about Wednesday, March 12th, at 2 PM?”
A: “That works. Should we meet in the office or online?”
B: “Let’s do a Zoom call at 2:15 PM instead.”
6. Planning a Birthday Party
A: “My birthday is on August 8th, a Thursday this year.”
B: “Will you celebrate on the weekend?”
A: “Yes, the party is on Saturday, August 10th, from 7 PM.”
7. Asking About Store Hours
A: “What time does the supermarket close?”
B: “On weekdays, it’s open until 10 PM, but on Sundays, it closes at 8 PM.”
A: “Thanks! I’ll go before 9 PM then.”
8. Rescheduling a Dentist Appointment
A: “I need to reschedule my appointment for May 3rd.”
B: “We have an opening on May 7th at 11 AM or May 9th at 3:30 PM.”
A: “The 7th at 11 AM is better. Thanks!”
9. Talking About a Past Event
A: “When did you move to this city?”
B: “It was in late 2018, around October or November.”
A: “Wow, that’s almost six years ago!”
10. Confirming a Train Departure
A: “What time does the last train leave?”
B: “On weekdays, it’s at 11:45 PM, but on Fridays and Saturdays, it runs until 1 AM.”
A: “Great, I’ll catch the 11:45 one.”
11. Discussing a School Schedule
A: “When do your classes start?”
B: “They begin on September 2nd. My first class is at 8:30 AM every Monday and Wednesday.”
A: “That’s early! Mine starts at 10 AM.”
12. Setting a Reminder
A: “Don’t forget, the payment is due by March 15th.”
B: “I’ll set a reminder for March 14th at 5 PM to do it.”
13. Talking About Public Holidays
A: “Is the office closed for the holiday?”
B: “Yes, we’re closed from December 24th to January 2nd for Christmas and New Year’s.”
14. Planning a Vacation
A: “When are you going on holiday?”
B: “From July 20th to August 5th. We’re flying back on a Monday morning.”
15. Asking for the Time
A: “Excuse me, do you have the time?”
B: “It’s quarter past four (4:15 PM).”
A: “Thanks! My watch stopped working.”
16. Discussing a Concert Date
A: “The concert is on Friday, June 21st at 8 PM.”
B: “I’ll be there! Doors open at 7 PM, right?”
17. Confirming a Delivery Date
A: “When will my package arrive?”
B: “It’s scheduled for Tuesday, April 9th, between 1 PM and 5 PM.”
18. Talking About Time Zones
A: “What time is it in Tokyo now?”
B: “It’s 3 AM there, so 9 hours ahead of us.”
19. Scheduling a Repair
A: “The plumber is coming next Wednesday at 10 AM.”
B: “I’ll make sure someone’s home.”
20. Discussing a TV Show
A: “When does the new episode air?”
B: “Every Sunday at 9 PM, starting October 6th.”
21. Planning a Study Session
A: “Let’s study together before the exam.”
B: “How about Saturday from 2 PM to 6 PM?”
22. Checking Business Hours
A: “Is the bank open tomorrow?”
B: “Only from 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturdays.”
23. Talking About Age
A: “When were you born?”
B: “March 12th, 1990—I just turned 34!”
24. Confirming a Reservation
A: “Your dinner reservation is for 7:30 PM tonight.”
B: “Can we change it to 8 PM?”
25. Discussing a Festival
A: “The music festival runs from August 15th to 18th.”
B: “I’ll go on the 16th—that’s a Friday.”
26. Asking About a Deadline
A: “Is the report due this Friday or next Monday?”
B: “Next Monday, by noon.”
27. Talking About Seasons
A: “When does winter start here?”
B: “Officially December 21st, but it gets cold in November.”
28. Planning a Gym Session
A: “I usually go to the gym at 6 AM on weekdays.”
B: “That’s so early! I prefer evenings after 7 PM.”
29. Discussing a Movie Release
A: “The new movie comes out on July 5th.”
B: “Let’s watch it on opening night at 8 PM!”
30. Talking About Historical Events
A: “When did World War II end?”
B: “In 1945, but the exact date varies—May 8th in Europe, September 2nd in Asia.”