Learn English Numbers 0-12: Essential Pre-A1 Vocabulary

Raúl Maguiña

Fundador da Langcom | Examinador dos exames de Cambridge e SIELE

julho 15, 2026

PRE-A1📚 Vocabulary⏱️ 3 min read

Learning English numbers 0-12 is the first step to speaking English confidently. These basic numbers are essential for everyday communication, like telling time, giving your phone number, or talking about ages. You will use them constantly! The numbers are: zero (0), one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), five (5), six (6), seven (7), eight (8), nine (9), ten (10), eleven (11), and twelve (12). Practice saying them aloud to remember them better. For example, you can say I have two books ou She is ten years old. Knowing these numbers helps you understand simple questions and give basic information. They are the building blocks for larger numbers and more complex conversations. Start practicing today to build a strong foundation in English!

Why Are English Numbers 0-12 Important?

Numbers are everywhere in daily life. Learning 0-12 helps you with many basic situations.

  • You can tell your age: I am nine years old.
  • You can talk about how many things you have: I have one cat.
  • You can understand simple times: It is twelve o’clock.
  • They are the start for learning all other numbers in English.

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How Do You Say Numbers 0-12 in English?

Here are the English words for numbers 0 to 12. Listen and repeat them to practice your pronunciation.

  • 0: Zero
  • 1: One
  • 2: Two
  • 3: Three
  • 4: Four
  • 5: Five
  • 6: Six
  • 7: Seven
  • 8: Eight
  • 9: Nine
  • 10: Ten
  • 11: Eleven
  • 12: Twelve
English Numbers 0-12 Quick Reference
English Word Digit Example Sentence
Zero 0 I have zero questions.
One 1 I have one sister.
Two 2 There are two cats.
Three 3 I see three birds.
Four 4 He has four books.
Five 5 She is five years old.
Six 6 We need six eggs.
Seven 7 There are seven days.
Eight 8 My friend has eight pencils.
Nine 9 The bus leaves at nine.
Ten 10 I have ten fingers.
Eleven 11 There are eleven players.
Twelve 12 It is twelve o’clock.

Examples

  • I have zero brothers.
  • She has one apple.
  • We need two chairs.
  • There are three birds.
  • He is four years old.
  • I see five flowers.
  • The cat has six toys.
  • There are seven days in a week.
  • My phone number has eight digits.
  • She bought nine pencils.
  • I have ten fingers.
  • There are eleven players on the team.
  • The clock shows twelve o’clock.

Practice

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Common mistakes for Spanish speakers

Spanish speakers sometimes have difficulty with certain sounds in English numbers:

  • The ‘th’ sound in three: This sound (/θriː/) does not exist in Spanish. Many learners say tree (/triː/) instead. Remember to put your tongue between your teeth for the ‘th’ sound.
  • The ‘v’ sound in five, seven, twelve: In Spanish, ‘v’ and ‘b’ often sound similar. In English, ‘v’ is a distinct sound (/v/) where your top teeth touch your bottom lip.
  • The ‘z’ sound in zero: Inglês zero (/ˈzɪəroʊ/) uses a ‘z’ sound, like a buzzing bee. In Spanish, ‘z’ or ‘c’ before ‘e’/’i’ often sounds like ‘s’ or ‘th’. Practice the ‘z’ sound.

Perguntas frequentes

How can I remember English numbers 0-12 easily?

Practice is key! Say the numbers aloud often. Listen to songs or videos that count from 0 to 12. Use them in simple sentences every day, like I have two pens.

Do I always need to spell out numbers in English?

For small numbers like 0 to 12, it is generally good practice to spell them out in writing. For example, write one book, not 1 book, in formal writing.

Why is it important to learn numbers 0-12 first?

These numbers are the foundation. Once you know 0 to 12, it becomes much easier to learn larger numbers, like thirteen, twenty, e one hundred, because they often build on these basic forms.

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Sobre o autor: Raúl Maguiña

Raúl Maguiña é diretor da Asociación Educativa Langcom, um centro autorizado de preparação para o Cambridge English em EUA. Com mais de uma década de experiência no ensino de idiomas e em certificações internacionais, ele já ajudou milhares de alunos, professores e instituições de ensino em 25 países a obter as certificações de inglês da Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL e Michigan.

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