Belajar Bahasa Inggris dari Nol (+ Sertifikat 🎖 GRATIS) - Episode 21

Summary

In this video, the focus is on learning ordinal numbers in English, specifically how they are used for dates and rankings. The tutorial explains how ordinal numbers like first, second, and third differ from cardinal numbers, particularly in the context of dates. The video also highlights how certain verbs can function as both verbs and nouns, offering examples like 'dance,' 'love,' and 'work.' Additionally, the video encourages viewers to take a quiz to reinforce their learning. The content is accessible for learners who want to improve their English understanding, especially in using ordinal numbers and dual-function words.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ordinal numbers are used to indicate order or rank, such as first, second, third, etc.
• 😀 Unlike cardinal numbers (one, two, three), ordinal numbers are used for dates in English (e.g., first, second, third).
• 😀 In English, when stating dates, we use ordinal numbers (e.g., January first, not January one).
• 😀 The ordinal number for 1 is 'first', for 2 is 'second', and for 3 is 'third', with specific suffixes like 'st', 'nd', and 'rd' added to the base number.
• 😀 Some numbers have irregular ordinal forms, such as 21st (twenty-first) and 31st (thirty-first).
• 😀 The video explains how to write dates in American English, with the month first, followed by the day and year (e.g., January first, 2025).
• 😀 Ordinal numbers are written with 'st', 'nd', 'rd', or 'th' as suffixes (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th).
• 😀 The video also introduces words that function both as verbs and nouns, like 'dance' (verb) and 'dance' (noun).
• 😀 Examples of words that can act as both verbs and nouns include 'love', 'work', 'watch', 'drink', 'paint', and 'post'.
• 😀 The video encourages learners to practice by taking a quiz linked below the video and reviewing vocabulary examples to strengthen understanding.

Q & A

What are ordinal numbers used for in English?

Ordinal numbers are used to indicate positions or rankings, such as 'first', 'second', 'third', etc. They are also used to express dates in English.

How do ordinal numbers differ from cardinal numbers in English?

Cardinal numbers are used for counting, like 'one', 'two', 'three', whereas ordinal numbers are used to indicate order or rank, like 'first', 'second', 'third'.

How are ordinal numbers used in dates in English?

In English, ordinal numbers are used to state dates. For example, 'January 1st' instead of 'January one', 'July 2nd' instead of 'July two'.

What is the significance of 'st', 'nd', 'rd', and 'th' in ordinal numbers?

These suffixes ('st', 'nd', 'rd', 'th') are added to cardinal numbers to form ordinal numbers. For example, 'first' is '1st', 'second' is '2nd', 'third' is '3rd', and so on.

How do ordinal numbers change for certain numbers like 21st, 22nd, and 23rd?

Ordinal numbers follow specific patterns, like '21st', '22nd', '23rd'. The suffix changes based on the number's ending (e.g., 'first' for 1, 'second' for 2, 'third' for 3).

What does the script say about writing dates in English compared to Indonesian?

In English, the date is written as 'Month Day, Year' (e.g., January 1st, 2025). In Indonesian, the day precedes the month (e.g., 1 Januari 2025).

What are some examples of verbs that also function as nouns in English?

Examples include 'dance' (to dance as a verb, dancing as a noun), 'work' (to work as a verb, work as a noun), 'watch' (to watch as a verb, a watch as a noun), and 'visit' (to visit as a verb, visit as a noun).

How are verbs transformed into nouns in English?

Some verbs can be transformed into nouns by adding a suffix. For example, 'add' becomes 'addition', 'create' becomes 'creation', and 'dance' becomes 'dancing'.

What should students focus on when learning ordinal numbers in English?

Students should focus on understanding the pattern of ordinal numbers, especially how dates are expressed in English, and the correct usage of suffixes like 'st', 'nd', 'rd', and 'th'.

What additional learning resources does the script provide for students?

The script offers quizzes for students to practice ordinal numbers and vocabulary related to words that function as both verbs and nouns.