Numbers in English from 1 to 100

Numbers in English

By the end of this (Numbers in English) lesson, you will be able to count from 1 to 100 in English, recognize and spell the numbers correctly, and use them in simple contexts.

In this lesson, you will learn Numbers in English 0-100:

  1. Introduction to Numbers in English (1-10):
    • Learn numbers: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
    • Practice counting aloud and writing each number.
  2. Tens (11-20):
    • Learn teens: eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty.
    • Explain the pattern in teens and practice pronunciation and writing.
  3. Tens (21-50):
    • Introduce the structure: twenty-one, twenty-two, …, twenty-nine, thirty.
    • Emphasize the pattern of combining tens and units (e.g., twenty + one).
  4. Full Tens (51-100):
    • Learn multiples of ten: thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety, one hundred.
    • Repeat the previous pattern for numbers like thirty-one, forty-five, etc.

  1. Zero (0)
  2. One (1)
  3. Two (2)
  4. Three (3)
  5. Four (4)
  6. Five (5)
  7. Six (6)
  8. Seven (7)
  9. Eight (8)
  10. Nine (9)
  11. Ten (10)
NumeralSpellingPronunciation
0zeroZEEUH-roh
1onewuhn
2twotoo
3threethree
4fourfawr
5fivefaiv
6sixsix
7sevenSEH-vuhn
8eightayt
9ninenain
10tenthen


Introduce the unique numbers from 11 to 20. Write them on the board and highlight their unique pronunciation and spelling.

  1. Eleven (11)
  2. Twelve (12)
  3. Thirteen (13)
  4. Fourteen (14)
  5. Fifteen (15)
  6. Sixteen (16)
  7. Seventeen (17)
  8. Eighteen (18)
  9. Nineteen (19)
  10. Twenty (20)
NumeralSpellingPronunciation
11elevenee-LEHV-uhn
12twelveTWEL-vh
13thirteenTHUHR-teen
14fourteenFAWR-teen
15fifteenFIF-teen
16sixteenSIX-teen
17seventeenSEH-vuhn-teen
18eighteenAY-teen
19nineteenNAIN-teen
20twentyTWEHN-tee

As we count further, the numbers become more complex.

  • Twenty-One (21): 20 + 1
  • Twenty-Two (22): 20 + 2
  • Twenty-Three (23): 20 + 3
  • Twenty-Four (24): 20 + 4
  • Twenty-Five (25): 20 + 5
  • Twenty-Six (26): 20 + 6
  • Twenty-Seven (27): 20 + 7
  • Twenty-Eight (28): 20 + 8
  • Twenty-Nine (29): 20 + 9
  • Thirteen (30): 29+1
  • Thirty-One(31): 30+1
  • … and so on
NumeralSpellingPronunciation
21twenty-oneTWEN-tee-WUHN
22twenty-twoTWEN-tee-TOO
23twenty-threeTWEN-tee-THREE
24twenty-fourTWEN-tee-FAWR
25twenty-fiveTWEN-tee-FAIV
26twenty-sixTWEN-tee-SIX
27twenty-sevenTWEN-tee-SEH-vuhn
28twenty-eightTWEN-tee-AYT
29twenty-nineTWEN-tee-NAIN
30thirtyTHUHR-tee
31thirty-oneTHUHR-tee-WUHN
32thirty-twoTHUHR-tee-TOO
33thirty-threeTHUHR-tee-THREE
34thirty-fourTHUHR-tee-FAWR
35thirty-fiveTHUHR-tee-FAIV
36thirty-sixTHUHR-tee-SIX
37thirty-sevenTHUHR-tee-SEH-vuhn
38thirty-eightTHUHR-tee-AYT
39thirty-nineTHUHR-tee-NAIN
40fortyFAWR-tee
41forty-oneFAWR-tee-WUHN
42forty-twoFAWR-tee-TOO
43forty-threeFAWR-tee-THREE
44forty-fourFAWR-tee-FAWR
45forty-fiveFAWR-tee-FAIV
46forty-sixFAWR-tee-SIX
47forty-sevenFAWR-tee-SEH-vuhn
48forty-eightFAWR-tee-AYT
49forty-nineFAWR-tee-NAIN
50fiftyFIF-tee
  • Twenty (20)
  • Thirty (30)
  • Forty (40)
  • Fifty (50)
  • Sixty (60)
  • Seventy (70)
  • Eighty (80)
  • Ninety (90)
  • One Hundred (100)
NumeralSpellingPronunciation
51fifty-oneFIF -tee-WUHN
52fifty-twoFIF-tee-TOO
53fifty-threeFIF-tee-THREE
54fifty-fourFIF-tee-FAWR
55fifty-fiveFIF-tee-FAIV
56fifty-sixFIF-tee-SIX
57fifty-sevenFIF-tee-SEH-vuhn
58fifty-eightFIF-tee-AYT
59fifty-nineFIF-tee-NAIN
60sixtySIX-tee
61sixty-oneSIX-tee-WUHN
62sixty-twoSIX-tee-TOO
63sixty-threeSIX-tee-THREE
64sixty-fourSIX-tee-FAWR
65sixty-fiveSIX-tee-FAIV
66sixty-sixSIX-tee-SIX
67sixty-sevenSIX-tee-SEH-vuhn
68sixty-eightSIX-tee-AYT
69sixty-nineSIX-tee-NAIN
70seventySEH-vuhn-tee
71seventy-oneSEH-vuhn-tee-WUHN
72seventy-twoSEH-vuhn-tee-TOO
73seventy-threeSEH-vuhn-tee-THREE
74seventy-fourSEH-vuhn-tee-FAWR
75seventy-fiveSEH-vuhn-tee-FAIV
76seventy-sixSEH-vuhn-tee-SIX
77seventy-sevenSEH-vuhn-tee-SEH-vuhn
78seventy-eightSEH-vuhn-tee-AYT
79seventy-nineSEH-vuhn-tee-NAIN
80eightyAY-tee
81eighty-oneAY-tee-WUHN
82eighty-twoAY-tee-TOO
83eighty-threeAY-tee-THREE
84eighty-fourAY-tee-FAWR
85eighty-fiveAY-tee-FAIV
86eighty-sixAY-tee-SIX
87eighty-sevenAY-tee-SEH-vuhn
88eighty-eightAY-tee-AYT
89eighty-nineAY-tee-NAIN
90ninetyNAIN-tee
91ninety-oneNAIN-tee-WUHN
92ninety-twoNAIN-tee-TOO
93ninety-threeNAIN-tee-THREE
94ninety-fourNAIN-tee-FAWR
95ninety-fiveNAIN-tee-FAIV
96ninety-sixNAIN-tee-SIX
97ninety-sevenNAIN-tee-SEH-vuhn
98ninety-eightNAIN-tee-AYT
99ninety-nineNAIN-tee-NAIN
100one hundredWUHN HUHN-druhd

Tips for studying Numbers in English:

Studying numbers in English from 1 to 100 can be made easier and more effective with the following detailed tips:

  1. Visual Aids: Use charts, flashcards, or posters that display numbers 1-100. Visual representations help reinforce memory and make learning more engaging.
  2. Repetition: Regularly practice reciting the numbers aloud. Repetition solidifies memory; try counting daily, whether forward or backward.
  3. Group Numbers: Break the numbers into manageable groups, such as 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, etc. Focus on mastering one group before moving on to the next, which helps reduce overwhelm.
  4. Pattern Recognition: Identify patterns in numbers, especially in decades (20-29, 30-39). Recognizing patterns makes it easier to remember how numbers are formed, such as “twenty-one,” “twenty-two,” etc.
  5. Engaging Activities: Incorporate games like Bingo, matching games, or number scavenger hunts that involve finding or identifying numbers in different contexts.
  6. Incorporate Technology: Use apps and websites designed for language learning. Many digital tools provide interactive ways to practice spelling and pronouncing numbers.
  7. Practice Listening: Listen to songs, videos, or audio resources that emphasize numbers. Hearing numbers pronounced in context aids in improving listening skills and pronunciation.
  8. Write It Out: Practice writing numbers and their words. This reinforces spelling and helps retain the visual aspect of each number.
  9. Daily Use: Integrate numbers into daily conversations. For instance, ask for the time, count items around you, or refer to a calendar to strengthen real-life application.
  10. Assessment Quizzes: Regularly test your understanding through quizzes and self-assessments. This helps identify areas that may need more focus.

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