Understanding Numbers in English

Learning numbers in English is essential for daily life. Numbers are used for shopping, telling time, pricing, and much more. Let's explore how to read and pronounce numbers from 0 to 1,000,000.

Basic Numbers (0 to 20)

Numbers from 0 to 20:

• 0 – zero
• 1 – one
• 2 – two
• 3 – three
• 4 – four
• 5 – five
• 6 – six
• 7 – seven
• 8 – eight
• 9 – nine
• 10 – ten
• 11 – eleven
• 12 – twelve
• 13 – thirteen
• 14 – fourteen
• 15 – fifteen
• 16 – sixteen
• 17 – seventeen
• 18 – eighteen
• 19 – nineteen
• 20 – twenty

Numbers from 10 to 100

Key numbers from 10 to 100:

• 30 – thirty
• 40 – forty
• 50 – fifty
• 60 – sixty
• 70 – seventy
• 80 – eighty
• 90 – ninety
• 100 – one hundred

Combine tens and units for numbers in between. Examples:

• 21 – twenty-one
• 35 – thirty-five
• 48 – forty-eight

Numbers from 100 to 1,000,000

Numbers larger than 100 are expressed as follows:

• Hundred: 100 – one hundred, 200 – two hundred
• Thousand: 1,000 – one thousand, 2,000 – two thousand
• Million: 1,000,000 – one million

Examples:

• 356 – three hundred fifty-six
• 4,789 – four thousand seven hundred eighty-nine
• 123,456 – one hundred twenty-three thousand four hundred fifty-six

Tips

To master numbers, use these techniques:

• Practice pronouncing numbers aloud.
• Use audio and video resources for learning.
• Try reading numbers in English during daily activities.

1. Practice Pronouncing Numbers

Practice pronouncing the following numbers:

• 7
• 14
• 19
• 21
• 33

2. Write Numbers in English

Write the following numbers in English:

• 8
• 16
• 45
• 99
• 100

3. Break Numbers into Tens and Units

Break the following numbers into tens and units:

• 42 → forty and two
• 67
• 85
• 93
• 77

4. Choose the Correct Pronunciation

Choose the correct pronunciation for the following numbers:

• 100 → one hundred / one thousand
• 56 → fifty-six / sixty-five
• 1,000 → one thousand / one million

5. Write Larger Numbers

Write the following numbers in English:

• 123
• 789
• 1,234
• 4,567

6. Focus on Pronunciation

Pronounce the following numbers and check their spelling:

• 50
• 75
• 100
• 300
• 1,000

7. Add Numbers

Add the following numbers and write the result in English:

• 23 + 17
• 40 + 35
• 50 + 50

8. Practice Pronouncing Larger Numbers

Practice pronouncing the following large numbers:

• 2,345
• 12,678
• 123,456

9. Fill in the Gaps

Complete the following sentences with the correct numbers:

• I have _______ books. (25)
• We need _______ chairs. (100)
• The building is _______ meters tall. (500)

10. Correct the English Spelling

Correct the spelling of the following numbers:

• Fivety → Fifty
• Ninty → Ninety
• Houndred → Hundred