This PPT was used to produce a video focused on teaching EFL / ESL learners how to tell the time (digital).

1. The digital time
Using the Visnos Clock for fun
practice

2. The digital time
When you want to know what time it is, ask:
“What’s the time?” or “What time is it?”

3. The digital time (on the hour)
When the big hand points to 12, the time will be
the number the small hand is pointing at (9), plus
o’clock. (This is the same as the analog clock).
“What’s the time?” It’s nine o’clock.

4. The digital time (rule)
Follow the rule SMALL HAND, BIG HAND. Read the
number at the small hand (10), count the minutes in
periods of 5 (minutes). Here there are 10 (minutes).
“What’s the time?” It’s ten-ten (10.10).

5. The digital time (example)
If the small hand has not yet reached a number
(e.g. 2), refer to the previous number (1) and add
the minutes. Here there are 55 (minutes)
“What’s the time?” It’s one fifty-five
(1.55).

6. The digital time (example)
The second hand can help tell you whether this is
6.45 or 6.46. The second hand has not reached 12, so
...
“What’s the time?” It’s six forty-five
(6.45).

7. The digital time (example)
After the hour mark (12), between numbers 1
and 9, you have to insert the word 'oh' before
referring to the minutes.
“What’s the time?” It’s ten oh seven
(10.07).

8. Using the Visnos Clock
www.visnos.com/demos/clock
I always give students four or five
examples clocks, put them into teams
and then begin a game! In a small
class individual students can compete
against each other

9. Using the Visnos Clock
www.visnos.com/demos/clock
You can have students raise hands to
answer (don't shout out your answer)
or use a buzzer or bell if you have
them in your classroom.
ENJOY!