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Asking about breakfast hours in English (beginner)
Beginner English for asking about breakfast hours. Key line: “What time is breakfast?”
Full script
Lin
What time is breakfast?
Them
It's from seven to ten.
Lin
Can I come at nine-thirty?
Them
Yes, that's fine.
Lin
Great. I wake up for eggs.
Them
The coffee helps with that.
Lin
I may need two alarms.
Them
Then set two alarms for the eggs.
Key phrases
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Ask the time
✓ What time is breakfast?Ask when breakfast is
You can also use lunch or dinner
Time range
✓ It's from seven to ten.Gives the hours
from...to... = a time range
Check if OK
✓ Can I come at nine-thirty?Ask if that time works
Use at with a clock time
About alarms
✓ I may need two alarms.Say you may need help waking up
may need = might need
Quick answers
What does “What time is breakfast” mean, and when do you say it?
“What time is breakfast?”: ask when breakfast is. You can also use lunch or dinner.
What does “It's from seven to ten” mean, and when do you say it?
“It's from seven to ten.”: gives the hours. from...to... = a time range.
What does “Can I come at nine-thirty” mean, and when do you say it?
“Can I come at nine-thirty?”: ask if that time works. Use at with a clock time.
What does “I may need two alarms” mean, and when do you say it?
“I may need two alarms.”: say you may need help waking up. may need = might need.