Arranging an online call · Considering time differences

Considering time differences in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Considering time differences.

State the purpose, suggest a time and place, and ask for confirmation. If you decline, offer an alternative when possible.

Context: Arranging an online call. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

Could we have a short video call next Wednesday?

هل يمكن أن نجري مكالمة فيديو قصيرة الأربعاء القادم؟

Would two in the afternoon, London time, suit you?

هل تناسبك الثانية بعد الظهر بتوقيت لندن؟

That will be four in the afternoon here, which is fine.

ستكون الرابعة بعد الظهر هنا، وهذا مناسب.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Could we have a short video call next Wednesday?
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: ستكون الرابعة بعد الظهر هنا، وهذا مناسب.