In Time or On Time - Confusing Phrases in English

source: Twominute English    2013年11月1日
In this lesson, we will compare the uses of 'in time' and 'on time'. They describe the moment when a person should arrive for an appointment or when there is a limit of time to do something.
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0:07 In this lesson, we will learn how to use ‘in time’ and ‘on time’.
0:20 Hello, everybody! Many people get confused about when they should use ‘in time’ and ‘on time’.
0:28 That’s right, Max. But not anymore. Today, we’ll see examples of how to use them correctly.
0:34 Yes! But first, a little explanation about their functions.
0:39 Ok. We use ‘in time’ when we want to say that you arrive at the right moment to do something.
0:47 It means that you are not too late to do something.
0:51 Right.
0:53 For example, yesterday I went to the movies with my girlfriend. The movie started at 4pm.
1:00 We arrived a little late and missed the previews, but we were in time to watch the beginning of the movie.
1:08 Here’s another example: Clair went to France, but I arrived at the airport in time to say goodbye.
1:16 That means she was still there when you got there.
1:21 Yep. And we use ‘on time’ to explain that you are not early or late. For example, I’m never late for work or class, I am always on time.
1:33 Great example, let’s listen to some dialogues now.
1:43 Excuse me, Ms. Carter, may I come in?
1:47 Good morning, Ron. You are late again! Why can’t you arrive on time to class?
1:53 I’m sorry, but I depend on my father to bring me to school, and he is always late.
1:58 Well, Ron, tell your father that if you are not on time for the next class, I will have to call him to school and have a serious conversation with him.
2:08 Yes, Ms. Carter.
2:15 Hey, Kev. What’s up?
2:18 Hey, Max! Why didn’t you go to Sarah’s dinner party?
2:22 I had to work until late…
2:25 You missed it, man.
2:27 What time did it start?
2:29 Well, it started at 7pm, but I got there at 8:30.
2:33 Oh, no! So, you missed dinner.
2:37 Not really…I was late for the party, but I was in time for the dinner, because they only served it at 9pm.
2:49 Clair went to France, but I arrived at the airport in time to say goodbye.
3:01 I’m never late for work or class, I am always on time.
3:11 You are late again! Why can’t you arrive on time to class?
3:19 I was late for the party, but I was in time for the dinner, because they only served it at 9pm.