The numbers

The numbers in English are divided into ordinal and cardinal:

The English cardinal numbers

We use to count and establish numerical quantities such as: weights, measurements, phone numbers, etc..

When you say your phone number you have to say it one by one for example:
A: What is your phone number?
B: My phone number is 5-6-3-0-5-9-8 (five, seix, three, oh, five, nine, eight)

zero = O

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97'345.327 ninety seven million three hundred forty five thousand three hundred twenty seven.

327'445.568 three hundred twenty seven million four hundred forty five thousand five hundred sixty eight

ACTIVITY!!!

1. In this video you can practice the number's pronunciation:

2. Complete this games with the listening 8 to 11, they are located on the left of the page !

http://www.elabueloeduca.com/aprender/ingles/numeros/numeros.html 

 English Ordinal numbers

In a reading or recipes are used the cardinal numbers to organize or to describe the steps like connectors. In dates they are used to name the days of the calendar.
Examples:
31st December 2008
Yesterday was the 20th of May, 2008
From 28th to 31st (of December)

Recipe Guide

Amazingly Good Eggnog

Fisrt, Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
Second, In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
Third, Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving.