Auditory learners learn by listening and speaking. They usually prefer oral instructions and are phonetic readers, but sometimes teachers need to find other creative methods for teaching auditory learners. You can also play language tapes, CDs or software. Encourage the entire class to spell numbers out loud if you don't have access to these materials. You can keep things interesting by creating new listening activities. Students also enjoy read-along stories about numbers and songs.
Flashcards, posters, graphics, diagrams, cartoons and video tutorials help visual learners learn how to read and spell out numbers. They learn by observing and can easily recall what they see. Additional technology-integrated resources include side show presentations, tablet computers and interactive whiteboards. English language games help children effectively learn English because they are engaged and more attentive in the classroom. Students retain more of the lesson if they are actually interested in what you are teaching.
You can teach ESL students about numbers by giving them tactile objects that they can feel while learning new numbers. Shape clay into eights or glue sand onto construction paper in the shape of numbers. This method will give students something to run their fingers over when they are learning how to write numbers. This is similar to having students trace over numbers on paper and works well for kinesthetic, also known as tactile, learners.
Educators should consider their ESL students' learning styles because a student may be literate in his own language and just have difficulties learning English because he is used to learning in a different manner. Adult ESL learners may already know most numbers and may be offended if you present them with resources that are normally used to instruct children. Using basic math for demonstrations may be fine for some learners, but try to keep the lesson centered on English instead of overwhelming your student with math problems.