E32 Everyday English: How to Talk About Dates and Time In American English

🤔Are you confused about how to write dates and tell time in American English? Do you know when to use 5/5, May 5th, and the 5th of May? Even though those are all referring to the same date, you would use them in different contexts. For English learners, it's difficult to know when and how to use them.

🎧 Don't worry, this episode of the Learn English Podcast is here to help! We'll discuss the unique conventions used in the US compared to other English-speaking countries. You'll learn the correct format for writing dates, including how to use numbers and ordinal numbers. We also cover how to say the date out loud and how Americans typically express time using am/pm.

📅Understanding these nuances will help learners sound more natural when discussing schedules and appointments. Even if you're familiar with the basics, this episode dives into some interesting details. By the end, you'll feel confident navigating dates, days of the week, and time in everyday American English conversations.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) slash: a diagonal line (/) used in writing to separate things

2) ordinal form: a number used to indicate position in a sequence (e.g., first, second, third)

3) imply: to suggest something without saying it directly

4) military time: a 24-hour clock system

5) incorporate: to include something as a part of something else

6) Capitalized: Written with the first letter as a capital letter.

7) figure out: to understand something

8) Rigid: Firm or inflexible.

9) hurry: to cause someone to move or act more quickly

10) invitation: a formal request for someone to come to an event