NUMBERS
The rules for writing big numbers in words, rather than figures, are very simple ... thus very often forgotten, which can be a hindrance for scientists.
In this unit, you will revise how to write and pronounce numbers.
BIG NUMBERS
Read or click on the resources below to revise the rules concerning numbers in general and, more particularly, big numbers. It is important to remember that there are a few differences between British English and American English. The documents below explain these differences clearly.
1. First click on the link below to read about cardinal numbers and the differences in how we say them in BRITISH English and AMERICAN English.
2. Talking about Numbers - BRITISH English. Watch this video from 0:00 to 4:22.
https://youtu.be/nqS8SZD6gIs Talking about numbers. BRITISH English.
Watch this video from the beginning to 4:22.
STOP the video at 4 minutes 22 seconds.3. EXPLANATIONS - Reading large numbers. AMERICAN ENGLISH.
https://youtu.be/1LDmrYpaQkc Watch all of this video. 4. Use one or both of the links below to check that you have clearly understood before doing the exercises.
PRACTICE: Use the exercises below to practice how to write and say numbers.
EXTRA ACTIVITIES: This work is not obligatory. The following links give useful information about extremely big numbers. - for more advanced students, or for students who use numbers in their studies (mathematics, for example).
ORDINAL NUMBERS
ordinal numbers
1. Watch this video (from 4:22 to 6:22 ONLY) for information about how to say and write ordinal numbers
https://youtu.be/nqS8SZD6gIs Watch the video from 4:22 to 6:22 ONLY 2. Click below to practice saying ordinal numbers.
3. Click below, type a number and see how it's written. CARDINAL and ORDINAL NUMBERS.
4. MORE PRACTICE:
5. MORE EXPLANATIONS: If you need more help or practice, consult the links below.
HOW TO SAY '0'
There are different ways of saying '0' in English. The most common are 'nought'
, 'zero' and 'oh' .Consult the table below before doing the exercises.
EXERCISES:
FRACTIONS
1. First, click on the link below to read a simple, well-explained, document.
2. Now watch and listen to similar information (from 4:35 to 5:24 ONLY).
https://youtu.be/wjE05nKLEZY Watch this video from 4:35 to 5:24 ONLY 3. This video (from 6:20 to 7:57) gives more detailed information about how we use fractions in sentences.
https://youtu.be/nqS8SZD6gIs Watch this video from 6:20 to 7:57 ONLY 4. Click on the link below for more information and practice.
5. Use the link below if you need more help.
6. PRACTICE: Write these fractions in words
DECIMALS
1. First, click on the link below to read a simple explanation of how to express decimals in English.
2. The video below (from 1:41 to 4:30 ONLY) explains different ways of expressing decimals in English.
https://youtu.be/wjE05nKLEZY Watch this video from 1:41 to 4:30 ONLY 3. This video (from 7:58 to 9:44) gives examples of decimals expressed in sentences.
https://youtu.be/nqS8SZD6gIs Watch this video from 7:58 to 9:44 ONLY 4. Use the link below if you need more help.
EXERCISE:
YEARS and DATES
Consult the information below and then do the exercise to practise.
NOW PRACTISE WITH THIS EXERCISE:
DATES. Read the information in the link below to revise the difference between dates in British and American English.