Schedule & Booking

1. What time does it open?

   wɑːt taɪm dʌz ɪt ˈoʊpən

   Usage

   Asking for opening hours at any venue; pair with "What time does it close?" for full hours

   Grammar Note

   "When does it open?" is equivalent. "What are your opening hours?" asks for the full schedule

2. I'd like to make a reservation for two at seven o'clock.

   aɪd laɪk tuː meɪk ə ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən fɔːr tuː æt ˈsɛvən əˈklɑːk

   Usage

   Making a dining or accommodation reservation; include party size and time in one phrase

   Grammar Note

   "I'd like to book ~" is equivalent. "O'clock" marks exact hours; "7:30" is said "seven thirty"

3. Is the museum open on Sundays?

   ɪz ðə mjuˈziːəm ˈoʊpən ɑːn ˈsʌndeɪz

   Usage

   Checking if a specific venue operates on a particular day; swap "museum" with any place

   Grammar Note

   "On + plural day" expresses habitual schedule: "on Sundays" = every Sunday regularly

4. How long does the tour take?

   haʊ lɔːŋ dʌz ðə tʊr teɪk

   Usage

   Asking for the duration of a tour or activity to plan your day effectively

   Grammar Note

   "How long does it take to ~?" is the standard duration question applicable to any activity

5. The last train leaves at midnight.

   ðə læst treɪn liːvz æt ˈmɪdnaɪt

   Usage

   Communicating departure time for the last service of the day; vital for planning return trips

   Grammar Note

   "Leaves at" states departure time. "Arrives at" covers arrival; "departs" is more formal

6. Can I reschedule my appointment?

   kæn aɪ ˌriːˈskɛdʒuːl maɪ əˈpɔɪntmənt

   Usage

   Changing a booked appointment or reservation at a clinic, salon, or tour operator

   Grammar Note

   "Can I change my reservation?" is equivalent. "Reschedule" specifically implies changing the time

7. Is this ticket valid all day?

   ɪz ðɪs ˈtɪkɪt ˈvælɪd ɔːl deɪ

   Usage

   Checking the validity period of a transport pass or attraction ticket

   Grammar Note

   "Is this valid for ~?" changes the scope. "Valid until [date/time]" shows an expiry

8. When does check-in start?

   wɛn dʌz ˈtʃɛkɪn stɑːrt

   Usage

   Checking the earliest time you can check in at your accommodation

   Grammar Note

   "What time is check-in?" is equivalent. Also ask about "check-out time" and "early check-in" availability

9. The event has been cancelled.

   ðɪ ɪˈvɛnt hæz bɪn ˈkænsəld

   Usage

   Informing someone that a planned event or trip is no longer happening

   Grammar Note

   Passive present perfect "has been + past participle" shows a resulting state. Contrast with "postponed"

10. Is there a bus on the hour?

    ɪz ðɛr ə bʌs ɑːn ðɪ ˈaʊər

    Usage

    Asking if transport runs at each exact hour; useful for planning connections or transfers

    Grammar Note

    "On the hour" = at :00; "every half hour" = at :00 and :30; "every 15 minutes" for frequent service

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