24-7

24/7

Welcome to English in a Minute, where we teach you about idioms in American English.

Our language is full of fun expressions.

And here at the Voice of America, we offer you high quality English lessons “ 24/7”.

But what does this mean?

I’m Learning English at the university.

Where are you Learning English?

I’m Learning English with Voice of America.

Their Learning English websitis available 24/7!

Twenty-four/seven, wow!

Maybe I should learn English at VOA, too!

There are 24 hours in a day, and seven daysin a week.

When you say “ 24/7 “ in a conversation, it refers to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

It is another way of saying - - all day and all night, every day of the week.

And that’s English in a Minute!