Stage 1 · A1

Level A1

Telling the time — use it independently in context

Telling the time in Albanian: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: ora-ushtroPass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will use “Telling the time” in a sentence or short situation of your own.

2. Discover

Read the “Telling the time” examples as communication models. Identify what must stay stable and what you can change.

3. Understand

This lesson prepares a real-life situation: telling the time. Practise complete phrases and notice which formula is used to ask, explain, confirm or reply.

Sa është ora?Është ora tetë.Është tetë e gjysmë.Takimi është në nëntë pa një çerek.Vij në orën dhjetë.Autobusi niset në 7:15.
Watch out

In a real situation, a grammatically correct sentence can still be too direct or too vague. Learn the expected politeness level and formula as well.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Say what you want to mean first, then express it with “Telling the time”. Read it again as if you were receiving it.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For this situation, prepare three functions: open the exchange, state your request or information, then confirm what happens next.

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9. Now I can…

  • I can recognise “Telling the time” in a new example.
  • I can explain my choice and create my own example.