Learning English Vocabulary Large numbers
Jun 15, 2020
Learn about the vast size of Russia, linguistic diversity, and how to say large numbers in English. Explore examples like Russia's area, number of rivers, and languages spoken. Test your understanding with a quiz.
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Anita's Russia Examples
- Anita describes Russia using large numbers: area, cultivated land and mountain height.
- She gives specific examples like "over 6,500,000 square miles" and Mount Elbrus at 5,642 metres.
Say Largest Units First
- English numbers list the largest units first: thousands, then hundreds, then tens.
- Use singular labels (e.g. 5,000 not 5,000s) and don't say "and" between thousands and hundreds.
Use "And" Only Between Hundreds And Tens
- Do not connect thousands and hundreds with "and"; say "5,600" not "5,600".
- Do connect hundreds and tens with "and", for example say "642" with an "and" between 600 and 42.