Once Or One Time?

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Once Or One Time?

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I am trying to correct an oral communication exam i set my Japanese students. When talking about transport is it incorrect to say 'You need to change 1 time (on the train)' or is it better to say once? or perhaps it doesn't matter!
from very puzzled

Sep 08 2003 06:39:01

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Usually you say:

1. Once. (one time)
2. Twice. (two times)
3. Three times, four times, four times, five times, six times and so on.

Sep 08 2003 06:58:46

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If you say "change on the train" it means change your clothing whilst on the train

Sep 08 2003 07:06:01

Do people usually do that in Japan?

Sep 08 2003 07:08:12

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You can drink liquor and smoke, so I don't see why not. Maybe our guest can tell you.

Sep 08 2003 07:11:39

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Usually you say:

1. Once. (one time)
2. Twice. (two times)
3. Three times, four times, four times, five times, six times and so on.
If you say "change on the train" it means change your clothing whilst on the train
You can drink liquor and smoke, so I don't see why not. Maybe our guest can tell you.

Mike in Japan · Accepted Answer · 2003-09-08T7:05

You (will) need to change trains once.

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