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?
A: I'm learning English at the University. Where are you learning English?
B: I'm learning English with Voice of American at 51voa.com. Their Learning English website is available 24/7!
A: Twenty-four/seven, wow! Maybe I should learn English at 51VOA, too!
There are 24 hours in a day, and seven days in 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.