About Time

9 Contoh Dialog Inggris: Menanyakan Jam/Waktu (About Time)

Menanyakan waktu bisa digunakan pada saat tertentu dalam dialog. Sebagai basa-basi atau memang ingin tahu waktunya.

Ada kalanya sebelum memperkenalkan diri dan pembicaraan menjadi serius, kita perlu basa-basi sekedar untuk membuka percakapan dengan menanyakan jam.

Berikut beberapa contoh dialog/percakapan menanyakan waktu atau jam. Beberapa percakapan di bawah diambil dari buku buku DIALOGS FOR EVERYDAY USE (Short Situational Dialogs for Students of English as a Foreign Language) by JULIA M. DOBSON,DEAN CURRY. [link]

What Time Is It? NATASHA: What time is it? We’re going to be late! Tony: It’sa quarter after seven. We’re on time. Don’t panic. NATASHA: But I thought we had to be at the restaurant by 7:30 for the surprise party. We’ll never make it there with all this evening traffic. TONY: Sure we will. Rush hour is almost over. Anyway, the party starts at 8:00. But I do need help with directions. Can you call the restaurant and ask them where we park our car?

What Time Is It? Margaret: What time is it? Toni: It’s a quarter to five. Margaret: Aren’t we supposed to be at Jim’s house by five o’clock? Toni: Five or five-thirty. He said it didn’t make any difference. Margaret: Then maybe we could pick your suit up at the cleaners. Toni: Sure, we have plenty of time.

Arrival Time Pat: What time does Mother’s plane get in? Cliff: I’m not sure, but I think at 2:35. I’ll call the airline to make sure. Pat: Why don’t you do that while I change my clothes? Cliff: Do you think Dick or Brenda will want to go? Pat: I don’t know. I guess we could call them. Cliff: I know Dick has to work, but maybe Brenda can go. Pat: Okay. Call her first, then the airline. I’ll go get ready.

Airport Bus Stan: What time does the bus leave for the airport? Harry: I don’t know. It used to leave every half hour, but I think the schedule’s been changed. Stan: Do you know the telephone number to call? Harry: It’s Enterprise 7-4700. At least that’s what it used to be. Stan: Yeah, I’ll try it. (Pause) They don’t seem to answer. Harry: I expect that it’s a little too early. I don’t think they open until nine o’clock

Making a Date Drew: What time are you leaving tomorrow? Paul: You mean to go to the graduation ceremony? Drew: Yes, I’d like to go with you if I may. Paul: I’d be delighted to take you. I plan to leave here about nine-thirty. Drew: Fine. I can be ready by then. Paul: Okay. I’ll pick you up at your house. Drew: See you tomorrow, then, about nine-thirty.

Dental Appointment (by phone) Dental Assistant: Dr. Katuna’s office. May I help you? Karen: Yes. I’d like to make an appointment for a dental checkup. Dental Assistant: Are you one of the doctor’s regular patients? Karen: No, I’m not. I recently moved to this area and a friend of mine recommended Dr. Katuna. Dental Assistant: I see. Dr. Katuna can see you next Thursday. Do you prefer morning or afternoon? Karen: Morning is best for me. Dental Assistant: Would 10:30 be all right? Karen: That would be fine. Dental Assistant: And your name is? Karen: I am Karen. Dental Assistant: OK Ms Karen. We’ll expect you then at 10:30 on Thursday. Karen: Thank you very much.

Making Plans Alice: When shall we meet? Sofia: You mean to talk about the party? Alice: Right. We really need to plan better this time. Remember what a mess it was at the last party? Sofia: I sure do. I hope we’ll do much more planning this time. Alice: Well, that’s why we’re going to meet tomorrow at my house. How does 7:30 sound to you? Sofia: Fine by me. I’ll call Jan and Judy. We’ll see you tomorrow.

Catching Up After Class LINDA: Hey! How did your physics exam go? FRANK: Not bad, thanks. I’m just glad it’s over! How about you…how’d your presentation go? LINDA: Oh, it went really well. Thanks for helping me with it! FRANK: No problem. So … do you feel like studying tomorrow for our math exam? LINDA: Yeah, sure! Comeover around 10:00, after breakfast. FRANK: All right. I’ll bring my notes.

At The Movies BOB: We’d like two tickets for the 3:30 show, please. TICKET SALES: Here you go. Enjoy the movie! [Inside the theater] BOB: Would you mind moving over one, so my friend and I can sit together? WOMAN: No, not at all. BOB: Thanks a lot!

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