English Numbers Listening Practice | IELTS Listening (B1-B2)

This video provides a numbers listening practice session aimed at English learners, especially those preparing for the IELTS exam. The instructor explains the challenges of understanding numbers in a foreign language and offers a structured practice session. Participants are guided to write down numbers and their contexts from sentences read aloud. The video includes two sets of practice sentences, with answers provided at the end. Additionally, the instructor announces upcoming live classes on YouTube, catering to different time zones.

Why is understanding numbers in a foreign language often more challenging than in one's native language?

• Because numbers are inherently complex.

• Because they are often surrounded by other words.

• Because foreign languages have different numerical systems.

• Because it requires more listening practice.

What is the main goal of the exercise described in the video?

• To learn mathematical operations in English.

• To improve pronunciation of numbers.

• To practice writing numbers in sentences.

• To memorize a list of numbers.

In the first set of practice sentences, how many dresses does Jenny have?

• 3250

• 35

• 128

• 870

What is the cost of the new computer mentioned in the first set?

• $870

• $214.95

• $463,000

• $130.15

How many different colors does the nail polish come in, according to the second set?

• 68

• 115

• 242,000

• 5,500,000

What is the estimated number of stars in our galaxy as mentioned in the second set?

• 200 million

• 200 billion

• 5 billion

• 7 million

What is the total area of Australia as stated in the second set?

• 7 million, 692,000 and 24 square kilometers

• 5 million, 500,000 square kilometers

• 1.47 million square kilometers

• 242,000 square kilometers