Last week my class read an article called Time and
discussed some different expressions and idioms about time. We spent some time
discussing what “for a long time” means in different situations. People use this
expression for many different lengths of time.
Some examples:
Last night I read for a long time to discover the murderer
in my mystery novel. (hours)
I have been coming to the Pearson Adult Leaning Centre for a
long time. (months)
Many people work for a long time at one job. (years)
When studying history, a long time usually means a thousand
years or more.
Try these websites to learn more idioms and expression of
time.
Time Idioms
English Today Time Idioms
Also, we discussed the importance our society places on being
prompt especially for appointments, school, and work. I mentioned an article I
read recently in the paper about the decline of people wearing a wristwatch. I
did a poll to see how many students in my class were wearing a watch. Out of 27
students only about 5 were wearing a watch. I was surprised. The article in the
paper said the younger or new generation doesn’t wear watches. They have cell
phones to tell the time.
The article suggests only the older generation or the fashion
conscious are wearing watches today. I guess that puts me in the “older
generation” because I never leave the house without my watch! Seems like most of
my students are “new generation” or “fashionable”! Now I find it funny to think
how often I am asked, “Do you know the time?”
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