Learn how to say numbers 1-100
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Chihiro: Hey everybody, I'm Chihiro. Counting 1 to 10 and 10 to 100. |
| Ryan: Hi everybody, I'm Ryan and welcome to our 4th lesson in our 5 part series. |
| Chihiro: This lesson should be easy for those of you who know the numbers already, however, we hope that we can add a little more information to your already exisiting knowledge. |
| Ryan: Yes. |
| Chihiro: In this lesson, you'll will learn how to count from 1~10, and then 10~100. |
| Ryan: This is a simple dialogue of two people counting things off. |
| Chihiro: The speakers will be counting in both cardinal and ordinal numbers. |
Lesson conversation |
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| A: One, two, three, four, five pencils; two, four, six, eight, ten erasers; and two, four, six, eight, ten, twelve, fourteen, sixteen rulers. |
| B: The first, second, and third prize winners will be announced shortly. |
| A: Numbers fifty-two, twenty-three, eighty-seven, and seventy-nine are the winning numbers! |
| English Host: Let’s hear the conversation one time slowly. |
| A: One, two, three, four, five pencils; two, four, six, eight, ten erasers; and two, four, six, eight, ten, twelve, fourteen, sixteen rulers. |
| B: The first, second, and third prize winners will be announced shortly. |
| A: Numbers fifty-two, twenty-three, eighty-seven, and seventy-nine are the winning numbers! |
| POST CONVERSATION BANTER |
| Chihiro: Okay, now like in the mini dialogue we just heard, there are different ways of counting. You can count in even numbers, which would be 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 which is a common way to do. Or you can count in odd numbers, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 |
| Ryan: Right, either way, those numbers that you've probably heard before are called cardinal numbers, and just like you heard, they're used to count things. |
| Chihiro: The other type of numbering you heard in the dialogue would be ordinal numbers. This type of numbering tells you the order of things. That's why you hear it when giving the date in English. |
| Ryan: Make sure to write and pronounce the "-st," "-nd," "-rd," and "-th" at the end of the numbers for ordinal numbers as in, first, second, third, fourth, fifth |
| Chihiro: ...and so forth. |
| Vocab list |
| Chihiro: Let's take a look at the vocabulary for this lesson. The first word is: |
| Ryan: cardinal number [natural native speed] |
| Chihiro: number that shows quantity |
| Ryan: cardinal number [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Ryan: cardinal number [natural native speed] |
| : Next: |
| Ryan: ordinal number [natural native speed] |
| Chihiro: number that shows order |
| Ryan: ordinal number [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Ryan: ordinal number [natural native speed] |
| : Next: |
| Ryan: religious [natural native speed] |
| Chihiro: of or relating to an organized belief |
| Ryan: religious [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Ryan: religious [natural native speed] |
| : Next: |
| Ryan: slot machine [natural native speed] |
| Chihiro: gambling machine that starts when a coin is inserted and a lever is pulled or a button is pushed |
| Ryan: slot machine [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Ryan: slot machine [natural native speed] |
| : Next: |
| Ryan: gambling [natural native speed] |
| Chihiro: activity of risking money in hopes of gaining more |
| Ryan: gambling [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Ryan: gambling [natural native speed] |
| : Next: |
| Ryan: devil [natural native speed] |
| Chihiro: powerful evil spirit |
| Ryan: devil [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Ryan: devil [natural native speed] |
| KEY VOCABULARY AND PHRASES |
| Chihiro: Now, as we promised, we have a little something for those who already know hot to count up to 100. |
| Ryan: Since we want everyone to get something out of the lessons. |
| Chihiro: We have a little something on the meaning of certain numbers. |
| Ryan: Many cultures around the world have numbers tied to certain meanings or beliefs. Similarly, in North America, there are beliefs and superstitions as well. |
| Chihiro: For example people consider the number seven to be a lucky number. There are many different reasons for this, but one reason may stem from religious origins - God created the earth in seven days. In gambling, people also think the number seven is a very lucky number on slot machines and a desired number on the dice. |
| Ryan: Or, some people consider the number thirteen to be an unlucky number. Some buildings may not even have a thirteenth floor. People believe Friday the thirteenth is an unlucky day as well. The origin of this superstition is unknown, but Judas is the thirteenth person at the table in the famous painting "The Last Supper," and he is the man who betrayed Jesus. |
| Chihiro: There are more numbers that people view as lucky or unlucky, such as 666 being the devil's number, and eleven being another lucky number. Of course, whether or not people choose to believe these superstitions is entirely up to them! |
| Ryan: What are some numbers with meaning in your country? |
| Chihiro: Let us know by leaving us a comment! |
Lesson focus |
| Chihiro: Let's take a look a closer look at the numbers in this lesson. |
| Ryan: Now, if you don't know already, the first 20 numbers may be the hardest to learn, because it's just memorization. But once you get the hang of it, the higher numbers should be easy. |
| Chihiro: Right, so let's get it right this time so things will be easier later. |
| Ryan: Make sure to use the lesson notes, it will definitely help. |
| Chihiro: Here we go. Ryan, count from 1~20 slowly please. |
| Ryan: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
| Chihiro: Simple as that. |
| Ryan: Okay, Chihiro, can you give is 1~20 in the ordinal numbers? |
| Chihiro: Sure, it goes, 0, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th. 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th |
| Ryan: Okay, and the higher numbers sound a little like the combination of the two numbers, as in 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
| Chihiro: See how the numbers are just combined? All you hvae to do is remember how to say the ten's column. |
| Ryan: Which goes, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100. |
| Chihiro: And that's it. So, 30+1=31, 50+2=52, 80+3=83, |
| Ryan: And with the ordinal numbers, just add the ending of the number in the one's column, |
| Chihiro: So a number like 31 would be 31st, 57 would be 52nd, and 83 would be 83rd. |
| Ryan: Right. And there you have it! |
| Chihiro: The cardinal and ordinal numbers up to 100! |
Outro |
| Chihiro: Okay, that just about does it for today. |
| Ryan: See you all soon. |
| Chihiro: Bye for now! |
Comments
HideHello again Ehsan,
Thank you for your thoughtful question!😄
In English, the word "people" is generally used as a plural noun, and therefore, we use plural verbs with it. So, in the sentence "People believe Friday the thirteenth is an unlucky day as well," the verb "believe" is correct because "people" is referring to more than one person.
While "people" can sometimes be used as a collective noun to refer to a group as a single entity, this usage is less common and often more formal or official. For example, "The people of France have decided..." In everyday language, we usually use "people" as a plural noun with plural verbs.
Here's a corrected version of your sentence: "People believe that Friday the thirteenth is also an unlucky day."
Correction:
1. "People believe Friday the thirteenth is an unlucky day as well." -> "People believe that Friday the thirteenth is also an unlucky day."
Reason: Adding "that" makes the sentence clearer, and "also" is a more natural way to express "as well" in this context.
Keep up the good work and continue asking such insightful questions!
Thank you!
Éva
Team EnglishClass101.com
Hello Ehsan,
Thank you for your question, it's a great one! 😄😄😄
In English, the noun "people" is most often used as the plural form of "person". So, when we say "people", we're usually referring to more than one person. That's why we use "believe" instead of "believes" in the sentence “People believe Friday the thirteenth is an unlucky day as well.”
While "people" can sometimes be used as a collective noun in a singular form, such as "the people is" or "the people has", this usage is less common and often sounds formal or old-fashioned. In modern, everyday English, we usually treat "people" as a plural noun and use it with plural verbs.
I hope this clears up your doubt. Keep going with your studies, you're doing great!
Thank you!
Éva
Team EnglishClass101.com
Hello again,
5: Why it used "ENDING" instead of "END" in this sentence "And with the ordinal numbers, just add the ending of the number in the
one's column" and what is the difference between them.
6: What about my 3rd question you didn't answer that.
Regards,
Ehsan Pirpakajakee
Hello,
4:In the sentence from Lesson Transcript KEY VOCABULARY AND PHRASES segment We have:
"People believe Friday the thirteenth is an unlucky day as well."
Why the main verb is believe we should use believes in this situation
"people" can refer to a collective group acting as a unit, such as in phrases like "the people is" or "the people has." This usage treats "people" as a collective noun that behaves as a singular entity
Regards,
Ehsan Pirpakajakee
Hello Ehsan,
Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention! We appreciate your keen eye and your dedication to learning. 👍
As for your observations:
1. It seems you are suggesting that there might be missing sentences in the Lesson Transcript after the line "Or you can count in odd numbers, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11". We will look into this matter and make the necessary corrections. Your attention to detail is commendable!
2. You've also noted that there are sentences in the Lesson Transcript that are not present in the Lesson Audio. We will review this as well and ensure that our audio and transcript are consistent.
Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our lessons. Please continue to share your thoughts and observations. Remember, no question or comment is too small if it helps you learn!
Thank you!
Éva
Team EnglishClass101.com
Hello again,
3: "The first, second, and third prize winners will be announced shortly.
Numbers fifty-two, twenty-three, eighty-seven, and seventy-nine are the winning numbers!"
Why speaker broadcast we have 3 winner but he(the other speaker) announced 4 winners!
Regards,
Ehsan Pirpakajakee
Hello,
1: I noticed that there are lost sentences in Lesson Transcript at segment of POST CONVERSATION BANTER after
"Or you can count in odd numbers, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11"
We have: but this is not so common to do. even numbers are usually easer to count in.
2: I noticed that there are lost sentences in Lesson Audio. they are in the Lesson Transcript at segment of KEY VOCABULARY
AND PHRASES, We have:
"God created the earth in seven days.
In gambling, people also think the number seven is a very lucky number on slot machines and a desired
number on the dice."
Regards,
Ehsan Pirpakajakee
Hello Eric and Salivia_Baker,
Thank you both for your comments and opinions. 😄
@Salivia_Baker - I don't know if that's people from the USA. It is a superstition I have heard of before here in Australia and I'm from England!
I hope you're enjoying your studies with us!
Sincerely,
Éva
Team EnglishClass101.com
@Salivia I think Americans are the most unsuperstitious I've ever seen. I don't think they care that at all.
I heard that people in the US are very superstitious about 13, so that there are no seats with the number 13 on planes or a 13th row in the theatre.
To what extent is that true/false?