Learning English Numbers and Counting 1-100!

Hello, English learner! Today, we’re going on an exciting journey to learn all about numbers in English. Numbers are super important! We use them every day for many things, like talking about our age, telling time, or buying things. Let’s start counting!

Part 1: English Numbers 1-10 (The Basics!)

Let’s begin with the first ten numbers. These are like the building blocks!

Let’s Practice!

Can you count the bananas?

Here are ten bananas! Great job!

Part 2: English Numbers 11-20 (A Little Tricky!)

These numbers can be a little different, but you can do it!

Look at the “teen” numbers! Most of them end with “teen.” This helps you remember them!

Part 3: English Numbers – Counting by Tens (Easy Peasy!)

Now, let’s learn how to count to 100 by tens. This is very helpful!

Notice how many of these end with “-ty”? That’s a pattern!

Part 4: English Numbers 21-99 (Putting It All Together!)

This is where it gets fun! We combine the tens with the numbers 1-9.

How to make numbers 21-29: We take “twenty” and add the numbers 1-9.

• 21 = Twenty-one
• 22 = Twenty-two
• …
• 29 = Twenty-nine

Let’s try 30s!

• 31 = Thirty-one
• 32 = Thirty-two
• …
• 39 = Thirty-nine

It’s the same for all the tens!

• 40s: Forty-one, Forty-two, … Forty-nine
• 50s: Fifty-one, Fifty-two, … Fifty-nine
• 60s: Sixty-one, Sixty-two, … Sixty-nine
• 70s: Seventy-one, Seventy-two, … Seventy-nine
• 80s: Eighty-one, Eighty-two, … Eighty-nine
• 90s: Ninety-one, Ninety-two, … Ninety-nine

Important: Remember to use a hyphen (-) between the ten and the one!

Let’s see a full chart! – English Numbers 1-100

Part 5: Using English Numbers in Real Life!

Numbers are everywhere! Here’s how we use them:

1. Your Age:

• Question: “How old are you?”
• Answer: “I am twenty-five years old.” (Or “I am 25.”)

2. Phone Numbers: We say phone numbers digit by digit.

• My phone number is five-five-five, one-two-three-four. (555-1234)
• Zero can be said as “oh” in phone numbers. Example: “My number is eight-oh-three-two.” (8032)

3. Prices (Shopping!):

• “How much is this?”
• “It’s ten dollars.” ($10)
• “That shirt is twenty-five pounds.” (£25)
• “The coffee is two euros and fifty cents.” (€2.50)

4. Simple Quantities (How many?):

• “How many apples do you have?”
• “I have three apples.”
• “There are four people in my family.”
• “I need one hundred grams of sugar.”

5. Dates:

• “Today is January first.” (We often use ordinal numbers for dates, but for now, knowing the basic numbers is a great start!)

Example Dialogue:

• Friend 1: “Hello! How many pens do you have?”
• Friend 2: “Hi! I have seven pens. How old are you?”
• Friend 1: “I am thirty-three years old. What’s your phone number?”
• Friend 2: “It’s nine-eight-seven, six-five-four-three.”

Additional Helpful Content for Beginners:

• Listen and Repeat: The best way to learn numbers is to listen to native speakers and repeat after them. Use online resources, videos, and apps.
• Flashcards: Make flashcards with the digit on one side and the English word on the other.
• Daily Practice: Look for numbers around you! Count cars, books, or anything you see.
• Sing Songs: Many children’s songs help with counting. They are fun and effective for adults too!

Practice Makes Perfect – English Numbers

Here is a PDF worksheet you can download to practice English numbers. The answers are on a separate page.

Additional Helpful Links

• Learn more about English greetings and introductions – English Greetings and Introductions & “How Are You?”
• Study English Colors – Learn Basic English Colors: Beginner’s Guide

External Links (Authoritative Sources):

To help you continue your learning journey, here are some trustworthy external resources:

• BBC Learning English – Numbers: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/towards-advanced/unit-14/session (While this link is for a slightly higher level, the BBC is an excellent resource for general English learning, and you can find basic number lessons there too.)
• British Council LearnEnglish – Numbers 1-100 (PDF worksheet available): https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/vocab-games/numbers-1-100
• VOA Learning English – Practice Counting: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/learning-numbers/1715842.html

Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be a number expert in English! You’re doing great!

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