English for Vietnamese Speakers – Lesson 2

Lesson 2: Learning Numbers in English for Vietnamese Speakers (Số từ 1 đến 20)

In this lesson, we will cover the numbers from 1 to 20 in English, along with their pronunciation, Vietnamese translations, and simple example sentences to help you understand how they are used in everyday conversations.

1. The Numbers from 1 to 20 (Số từ 1 đến 20)

Here is a table showing the numbers, pronunciation, and translations.

2. Example Sentences for Numbers from 1 to 20 (Câu ví dụ với các số từ 1 đến 20)

Here are sentences using each number from 1 to 20 in both English and Vietnamese:

1. One
   • English: “I have one pen.”
   • Vietnamese: “Tôi có một cây bút.”
2. Two
   • English: “There are two cars.”
   • Vietnamese: “Có hai chiếc xe.”
3. Three
   • English: “She has three books.”
   • Vietnamese: “Cô ấy có ba quyển sách.”
4. Four
   • English: “He has four dogs.”
   • Vietnamese: “Anh ấy có bốn con chó.”
5. Five
   • English: “I need five chairs.”
   • Vietnamese: “Tôi cần năm cái ghế.”
6. Six
   • English: “There are six apples in the basket.”
   • Vietnamese: “Có sáu quả táo trong giỏ.”
7. Seven
   • English: “She has seven friends.”
   • Vietnamese: “Cô ấy có bảy người bạn.”
8. Eight
   • English: “We bought eight oranges.”
   • Vietnamese: “Chúng tôi đã mua tám quả cam.”
9. Nine
   • English: “There are nine students in the class.”
   • Vietnamese: “Có chín học sinh trong lớp.”
10. Ten
    • English: “I have ten pencils.”
    • Vietnamese: “Tôi có mười cây bút chì.”
11. Eleven
    • English: “There are eleven birds in the tree.”
    • Vietnamese: “Có mười một con chim trên cây.”
12. Twelve
    • English: “She has twelve flowers.”
    • Vietnamese: “Cô ấy có mười hai bông hoa.”
13. Thirteen
    • English: “I have thirteen notebooks.”
    • Vietnamese: “Tôi có mười ba cuốn vở.”
14. Fourteen
    • English: “We need fourteen plates.”
    • Vietnamese: “Chúng tôi cần mười bốn cái đĩa.”
15. Fifteen
    • English: “There are fifteen chairs in the room.”
    • Vietnamese: “Có mười lăm cái ghế trong phòng.”
16. Sixteen
    • English: “He has sixteen balloons.”
    • Vietnamese: “Anh ấy có mười sáu quả bóng.”
17. Seventeen
    • English: “She bought seventeen books.”
    • Vietnamese: “Cô ấy đã mua mười bảy quyển sách.”
18. Eighteen
    • English: “There are eighteen students in the class.”
    • Vietnamese: “Có mười tám học sinh trong lớp.”
19. Nineteen
    • English: “I have nineteen photos.”
    • Vietnamese: “Tôi có mười chín bức ảnh.”
20. Twenty
    • English: “There are twenty people at the party.”
    • Vietnamese: “Có hai mươi người ở buổi tiệc.”

3. Talking About Age (Nói về tuổi tác)

Let’s review how to use numbers when talking about age:

Examples (Ví dụ):

• English: “I am 18 years old.”
• Vietnamese: “Tôi mười tám tuổi.”
• English: “She is 20 years old.”
• Vietnamese: “Cô ấy hai mươi tuổi.”

4. Practice with Numbers (Luyện tập với các số)

Activity 1: Counting from 1 to 20 (Luyện tập đếm từ 1 đến 20)

• Practice counting from 1 to 20 in English.
• Try listening to native speakers or watching videos to help improve pronunciation.

Activity 2: Create Sentences with Numbers (Tạo câu với các số)

• Use the numbers in simple sentences. For example:
  • “I have fifteen pencils.”
  • “She has twelve books.”

Activity 3: Quiz (Kiểm tra nhanh)

• Translate these sentences into Vietnamese or English:
  1. “There are seventeen chairs.”
  2. “Tôi có tám quả cam.”
  3. “Anh ấy hai mươi tuổi.”

5. Cultural Notes (Lưu ý về văn hóa)

In Vietnamese culture, certain numbers have cultural significance. For example:

• The number 8 is considered lucky because it symbolizes prosperity.
• Similarly, numbers are used for important cultural and religious practices.

Learning numbers will not only help you in conversations but also allow you to understand cultural contexts in both English and Vietnamese.

6. Homework (Bài tập về nhà)

1. Writing: Write the numbers from 1 to 20 in both English and Vietnamese.
2. Pronunciation: Practice saying each number in front of a mirror. Focus on the English sounds.
3. Sentences: Create ten sentences using different numbers.

7. Suggested YouTube Video (Video đề xuất)

For extra practice, watch this YouTube video that teaches counting numbers from 1 to 20:
Learn Numbers 1 to 20 for Kids | Counting with Fun

8. Conclusion (Kết luận)

In this lesson, you learned how to count from 1 to 20 and use these numbers in sentences. Keep practicing, and you’ll soon be able to talk about age, objects, and more in everyday English!