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🟥A1 ESOL: How to Say Numbers and Time


Focus: Learning how to count numbers and tell time (e.g., "It’s 3 o’clock").

Objective:

To be able to count numbers from 1 to 12 and tell the time using simple phrases (e.g., "It’s 3 o’clock").

1.Activity: Counting Fingers Game

Use your hands and say numbers 1-10

Hold up one finger: “One.” Add fingers until you reach 10, asking the your speaking partner to repeat each number.

Practice counting together:

You: 1, 2, 3...”

Speaking Partner "1, 2, 3...”

Play a quick counting game:

You say a number and ask your speaking partner to show the number with their fingers.

2. Language Focus

Part 1: Numbers 1 to 12

Teach numbers 11 and 12 by writing them down and saying them slowly.

Practice counting 1 to 12 together.

Activity: Missing Number. Fill in the missing Numbers

1, __, 3, __, 5__,7__,9__11
__,2,__,4__,6__,8__,10__,12

Ask the student to fill in the missing numbers aloud.

Part 2: Telling the Time

Teach the phrase: “It’s ___ o’clock.”

Use a clock (real or drawn):

Point to 1: “It’s 1 o’clock.”

Point to 2: “It’s 2 o’clock.”

Practice saying times together (e.g., “It’s 5 o’clock,” “It’s 8 o’clock”).

3. Speaking Practice 

Activity 1: Clock Matching Game 

Draw a simple clock face and use a pencil and rubber to draw the hands to a specific time (e.g. 3 o’clock) and ask your speaking partner:

“What time is it?”

Help your speaking partner if you need to:  “It’s 3 o’clock.”

Repeat a few times, taking turns


Activity 2: Numbers Quiz 

Say a number and your speaking partner to repeat it.

Point to a number on paper or the clock and ask:

“What number is this?”

Gradually increase speed to make it more fun.

3. Activity: Review & Practice

Review numbers 1 to 12:

Write them down and say them together.

Practice telling the time for random hours on the clock.

Ask:

“What time is it now?”

Help your speaking partner with the time (approximate if needed, e.g., “It’s 5 o’clock”).

Homework:

Draw a clock at home showing their favourite time (e.g., 8 o’clock for bedtime).

Practice saying and writing numbers 1 to 12.


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