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Grammar
Numbers, Dates & Time

Numbers, Dates & Time

Numbers, fractions, dates, time expressions and measurements.

Cardinal Numbers
Using cardinal numbers to express quantity, counting and numerical values.
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Ordinal Numbers
Using ordinal numbers for order, ranking and sequence.
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Dates
Writing and saying dates in British and American English.
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Telling the Time
Expressing clock time and talking about parts of the day.
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Time Expressions
Using expressions for duration, frequency, sequence and deadlines.
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Years, Decades and Centuries
Reading, writing and referring to years, decades and centuries.
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Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Expressing fractions, decimal numbers and percentages.
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Measurements and Quantities
Expressing length, weight, distance, temperature, volume and other measurements.
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Numbers in Context
Using numbers for money, telephone numbers, addresses, ages, scores and statistics.
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Common Mistakes
Frequent learner mistakes involving numbers, dates and time.
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