Write the number: words and digits
CEFR: A1
Read/Listen first
I fill a simple form at a service desk. The clerk says, “Write your age and your street number.” I check the example and write the digits in the small boxes. I read the words on the line: twenty five. Then I write 25 in the box. I look again to avoid a mistake and confirm each number with the clerk.⚡ Learning goals
- I can read a number in words.
- I can write the digits in a box.
- I can check my form.
✨ Key language
- Write the number here. “Point to a small box.”
- Twenty five. Two five. “Give words and digits.”
- Can you check it, please? “Ask the clerk to confirm.”
⚙️ Rules & Grammar — 4 Structures
1️⃣ Imperatives for tasks
Rule: Use simple verbs to give steps.Examples: Write your age.; Check the box.; Read the example.
Common pitfall + fix: Keep verbs short — Use base form only.
Choose the imperative.
Tip: Imperative = base verb.
Fill with the best answer: ___ the number in the box.
Tip: Start with a verb.
2️⃣ a/an + noun
Rule: Use a/an for one item.Examples: a form; an example; a number
Common pitfall + fix: Use ‘an’ before vowel sound — Say ‘an example’.
Choose: ___ example
Tip: Vowel sound → an.
Fill with the best answer: I fill ___ form.
Tip: One form → a.
3️⃣ This/That for objects
Rule: Use this for near items.Examples: This box is small.; That line is long.; This form is new.
Common pitfall + fix: Near vs far — Use this for near.
Pick the best: ___ box is small.
Tip: ‘This’ = near.
Fill with the best answer: ___ form is simple.
Tip: The form is near.
4️⃣ Numbers: words to digits
Rule: Read the word and write the digit.Examples: twenty five → 25; thirteen → 13; forty → 40
Common pitfall + fix: Do not add extra zeros — Write only the digits.
Choose the digits for ‘forty’.
Tip: Forty = 40.
Fill with the best answer: ‘thirteen’ → ___ .
Tip: Write two digits.
✍️ Vocabulary
digit
Meaning: a single number signSynonyms: number, figure
Chunk/Idiom: write two digits.
Example: Write two digits.
Morphology: noun
Self-practice: Check each digit.
form
Meaning: paper to write onSynonyms: paper, sheet
Chunk/Idiom: fill the form now.
Example: Fill the form now.
Morphology: noun
Self-practice: Bring the form back.
box
Meaning: small square on paperSynonyms: square, field
Chunk/Idiom: write in the box.
Example: Write in the box.
Morphology: noun
Self-practice: Stay inside the box.
line
Meaning: row of text to fillSynonyms: row, rule
Chunk/Idiom: write on the line.
Example: Write on the line.
Morphology: noun
Self-practice: Read the line first.
age
Meaning: how many years you haveSynonyms: years, number
Chunk/Idiom: write your age here.
Example: Write your age here.
Morphology: noun
Self-practice: Confirm the number.
clerk
Meaning: person at a service deskSynonyms: agent, worker
Chunk/Idiom: the clerk checks it.
Example: The clerk checks it.
Morphology: noun
Self-practice: Ask the clerk to help.
☁️ Examples (+ audio)
Write the number in the box.
Read the example first.
Check the form with the clerk.
Twenty five is 25.
✏️ Exercises
Grammar
Choose the correct step.
Tip: Imperative form.
Pick the digits for ‘thirteen’.
Tip: Do not add zeros.
Fill with the best answer:
___ your age here.Tip: Start with a verb.
Fill with the best answer:
‘forty’ → ___ .Tip: Four zero.
Vocabulary & Comprehension
Which word is a small square?
Tip: Write in the box.
Who checks the form?
Tip: The clerk at the desk.
Fill with the best answer:
Read the ___ before you write.Tip: Look at the words first.
Fill with the best answer:
Write your ___ on the form.Tip: Years you have.
✅ Guided practice
Mini-dialogue:
A: Write your age here.B: Okay, twenty five.
A: Can you check it? — B: Yes, it is fine.
Why this matters:
Clear digits avoid mistakes. You can fill forms. You can confirm data.Verb & Adjective Pack:
write — *Write in the small box.*read — *Read the word first.*
check — *Check the digits again.*
Try & compare:
Fill with the best answer: ‘twenty five’ → ___ .
Tip: Write two digits.
Self-correction: Fix the sentence: This digits is wrong.
Tip: ‘Digits’ are plural.
Practice aloud: Listen, repeat, then type the sentence.
Can you check it, please?
Tip: Use a polite tone.