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Numbers and Counting
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Numbers and Counting

A1en25 min

What you'll learn

  • Talk about numbers and counting with confidence.
  • Read and understand passages about numbers and counting.

Tips for this lesson

  • Repeat new words out loud several times.
  • Try to use today's vocabulary in your own sentences.
  • Don't worry about mistakes — they help you learn!
Step 1 of 6
1Warm-up

Vocabulary

Learn the following words and repeat after your tutor.

  • number
    number
    /ˈnʌmbər/
    noun
  • count
    count
    /kaʊnt/
    verb
  • dozen
    dozen
    /ˈdʌzn/
    noun
  • total
    total
    /ˈtəʊtl/
    noun
Step 2 of 6
2Vocabulary

Vocabulary in Context

Study each word and its example. Try to use it in your own sentence.

  • number
    number
    /ˈnʌmbər/
    noun
  • count
    count
    /kaʊnt/
    verb
  • dozen
    dozen
    /ˈdʌzn/
    noun
  • total
    total
    /ˈtəʊtl/
    noun
Step 3 of 6
3Fill the blanks

Practice Conversation

Complete the dialogue with your own answers.

Teacher
Teacher
Let's talk about numbers and counting. What do you think?
Student
Student
I think numbers and counting is very interesting.
Teacher
Teacher
Can you tell me more? Give me an example.
Student
Student
For example, I often...
Step 4 of 6
4Read aloud

Read Aloud

Read your lines aloud with your tutor. Pay attention to pronunciation.

A conversation about numbers and counting.
A conversation about numbers and counting.
You: student · Tutor: tutor
Teacher
Teacher
Do you like numbers and counting?
Student
Student
Yes, I like numbers and counting very much.
Teacher
Teacher
What is your favourite part?
Student
Student
My favourite part is...
Step 5 of 6
5Word order

Word Order

Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.

Example
English.learningamI→I am learning English.
  1. Sentence 1
    Tap the words below to build the sentence.
  2. Sentence 2
    Tap the words below to build the sentence.
  3. Sentence 3
    Tap the words below to build the sentence.
Step 6 of 6
6Speak freely

Discussion

Discuss these questions with your tutor. Try to give detailed answers.

  1. 1.Do you like numbers and counting? Why or why not?
  2. 2.Tell me about your experience with numbers and counting.
  3. 3.What new words did you learn today?