NUMBERS
(30 WORD TO PRACTICE)
About the Topic: Numbers
Numbers are an important part of learning English. We use numbers every day — to count objects, tell the time, talk about prices, or say our age. Numbers help us describe “how many” or “how much” of something there is.
There are two main types of numbers:
Cardinal numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5…) tell us how many. For example, “I have three apples.”
Ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th…) tell us the order. For example, “I live on the second floor.”
Learning numbers in English is very useful because we use them for shopping, phone numbers, dates, and daily life situations. When we practice numbers, we also learn pronunciation — like saying “thirteen” and “thirty,” which can sound similar but mean different things.
Counting from 1 to 100 and learning how to use numbers in sentences helps students understand and speak English more confidently.
Sample Vocabulary
One (1)
Two (2)
Three (3)
Four (4)
Five (5)
Ten (10)
Twenty (20)
Thirty (30)
One hundred (100)
First (1st), Second (2nd), Third (3rd)
Learning Outcomes
After learning this topic, students will be able to:
Recognize and pronounce numbers from 1 to 100.
Use numbers correctly in sentences.
Understand the difference between cardinal and ordinal numbers.
Ask and answer questions using numbers (e.g., “How old are you?” “I am ten.”).
Write and spell numbers in English.
Benefits of the BoomWords Game
The BoomWords Game is a fun way to practice numbers. The teacher starts by saying “one,” and each student continues counting — “two,” “three,” “four”… But when it’s a multiple of five, students must say “Boom!” instead of the number. For example: “one, two, three, four, BOOM, six, seven…”
This game helps students:
Learn numbers quickly through play and repetition.
Pay attention and listen carefully.
Practice pronunciation and rhythm in English.
Work together and think fast in a fun way.
Teachers can also make the game more challenging by using ordinal numbers or counting backwards.
Teacher’s Comment
“The students learned numbers from 1 to 100 very well. They enjoyed the BoomWords game and practiced counting together. They also learned how to use numbers in real-life sentences, like saying their age or phone number. Excellent participation from everyone!”
Student’s Comment
“I like learning numbers in English. Now I can count to 100! I can say my age and tell the time. The BoomWords game was so fun — I liked saying ‘Boom!’ when it was my turn. Numbers are easy and useful!”
Example Sentences
I have three pencils.
There are five apples on the table.
My brother is ten years old.
We have twenty students in our class.
Today is the first day of school.
My birthday is on the fifteenth of June.
The number after nine is ten.
The shop opens at eight o’clock.
I live on the second floor.
We play the BoomWords game with numbers every week!