Understanding Ordinal Numbers and Dates

The video tutorial by Josh from EnglishSpeaking 360 covers various ways to read dates in English, including months, ordinal numbers, and common mistakes. It explains how to read dates for scheduling and appointments, and the differences between American and British date formats. The tutorial also covers reading years in English, providing both formal and casual methods. The lesson is particularly useful for business people and travelers.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Josh?

• Learning English grammar

• Understanding different ways to read dates in English

• Improving vocabulary

• Practicing English conversation

Which month is the first in the year?

• February

• March

• January

• April

What are ordinal numbers used for in dates?

• To specify the month

• To show the position or order of the day in the month

• To denote the time of day

• To indicate the year

Which of the following is an exception in ordinal numbers?

• Sixth

• Fourth

• Fiveth

• Fifth

What is the correct way to write January 1st?

• January 1th

• January 1nd

• January 1st

• January 1rd

Which of the following is a correct way to say a date in English?

• 10th July

• July 10

• 10 July

• July 10th

Why is it important to read dates correctly in business?

• To avoid legal issues

• To follow company policy

• To ensure clear communication and scheduling

• To impress clients

How do you read the year 2008 in American English?

• Two thousand and eight

• Twenty oh eight

• Two thousand eight

• Two zero zero eight

What is the British way of writing the date March 23rd, 2026?

• March 23rd 2026

• 23rd March 2026

• 2026 March 23rd

• 23 March 2026