NumblrEnglish Number Tips
Guides on listening to English numbers, dates, phone numbers, money and more — so you never miss a digit.
How to Say and Write Your Date of Birth in English
How to say your date of birth in English ("the fourteenth of March, nineteen ninety-eight"), how to write it on forms, and how to catch it when it is read back.
In, On or At? Prepositions with Dates and Times
When to use in, on and at with dates and times: in June 2026, on 5 June, at 3pm. The exceptions, when to drop the preposition, and why it matters for listening.
Ordinal Numbers in English: 1st, 2nd, 11th — and Why Not 11st
How English ordinal numbers work: when to write -st, -nd, -rd or -th, why 11th, 12th and 13th break the pattern, the irregular spellings, and how ordinals sound.
How to Say Phone Numbers Aloud in English
How to say your phone number in English so people get it the first time: grouping, "oh" or "zero", country codes, extensions, toll-free and emergency numbers.
How to Say Years in English: 2026, 1995 and the Tricky 2000s
How years are spoken in English. "Twenty twenty-six" or "two thousand and twenty-six", why 2005 breaks the rule, the "oh" years, decades and centuries.
How to Say Dates Out Loud in English
How English dates are spoken, not written. British "the third of July" vs American "July third", ordinals, dropped years, and the 13th/30th trap.
IELTS Listening: How to Catch Every Number (2026 Guide)
Learn how to hear and understand numbers in the IELTS Listening test. Practical tips for phone numbers, prices, dates, and times with practice methods.
Phone Number Listening Practice in English
Practise catching spoken English phone numbers — British and American accents, "oh" vs "zero", "double" chunks, with native audio, instant scoring and mistake tracking.
Date Listening Practice in English
Practise catching spoken English dates — British and American formats, ordinals, and years. Native audio, instant scoring, mistake tracking.
Money & Price Listening Practice in English
Practise catching spoken English prices and money amounts — dollar-and-cent compounds, big numbers, salaries, and currency shorthand. Native audio, instant scoring.
Listening to Numbers in English Conversation
Practise catching numbers inside natural spoken English — appointments, deadlines, birthdays, prices — with filler words, self-correction, and real pacing.
How to Practice English Number Listening: Complete Guide
Learn how to improve your English number listening skills. Practical techniques for hearing cardinal numbers, phone numbers, prices, dates, and times correctly.
English Phone Numbers: How to Understand Them When Spoken
Learn how phone numbers are spoken in British and American English. Understand digit grouping, "double" and "oh" vs "zero," and tips for catching every digit.
Understanding Prices and Money in Spoken English
Learn how prices are spoken in English. Understand patterns like "fifteen fifty" ($15.50), currency slang, and tips for catching prices in conversation.
February 1st or 1st February? How Ordinal Dates Work in English
Should you write "February 1st" or "1st February"? Learn the difference between American and British date order, when to use ordinal numbers, and how to say dates aloud.
British vs American Date Format: The Complete Comparison
British English uses day-month-year (13/04/2026) while American English uses month-day-year (04/13/2026). Learn the full differences in format, punctuation, and spoken dates.
Commas in Dates: When and How to Punctuate Dates Correctly
Learn the comma rules for dates in American and British English. Covers commas between day and year, after the year in sentences, with day names, and month-year only.
How to Write Formal Dates: Business Letters, Essays, and Invitations
Learn how to write dates correctly in formal contexts. Covers business letters, academic essays (MLA, APA, Chicago), legal documents, and invitations.
How to Write Dates in English: Complete Format Guide (2026)
How to write dates in English — British vs American format, commas, ordinals, and date formats by country. Clear rules and examples for every situation.
English Number Names: From 1 to 100
Explore our extensive guide to English number names. From 1 to 100 and beyond, learn their correct spellings, pronunciations, and usage.
An Introduction to English Numbers: How They Sound and How to Hear Them
Learn English numbers from 0 to 100 and how they sound in spoken English. Understand the teen vs. ty confusion, stress patterns, and real-life listening tips.
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