When learning a new language, one of the first things we want to be able to communicate is our age. In English, there are specific words we use to represent different ages, particularly from 11 to 20. Here's a guide on how to talk about your age in English.
When you're eleven years old, you can say "I'm eleven years old" or "I'm eleven." It's simple and straightforward. Just remember that when writing it down, you need to include "years old."
Similarly, when you turn twelve, you can say "I'm twelve years old" or "I'm twelve." The same rules apply when writing it down - always add "years old."
When you reach thirteen, you can say "I'm thirteen years old" or simply "I'm thirteen." It's important to note that from thirteen onward, the pattern changes. Instead of saying "eleven years old" or "twelve years old," we drop the "years old" and just say the number. It's a small difference, but an important one to remember.
At fourteen, you can say "I'm fourteen years old" or "I'm fourteen." This is a good age to start practicing when to use "years old" and when to drop it. Just remember that if someone asks you "how old are you?" it's always good to include "years old" to avoid confusion.
When you turn fifteen, you can say "I'm fifteen years old" or simply "I'm fifteen." It's important to remember that as you get older, the emphasis on the "years old" gets less and less.
At sixteen, you can say "I'm sixteen years old" or "I'm sixteen." Again, it's important to emphasize the "years old" when writing it down, but in conversation it's perfectly acceptable to drop it.
When you reach seventeen, you can say "I'm seventeen years old" or "I'm seventeen." At this age, you're almost an adult, and the "years old" is becoming less relevant.
At eighteen, you can say "I'm eighteen years old" or "I'm eighteen." This is a significant age in many countries, as it's when you legally become an adult.
When you turn nineteen, you can say "I'm nineteen years old" or "I'm nineteen." This is a transitional age, where you're no longer a teenager but not quite a full-fledged adult yet.
Finally, we come to twenty - a milestone age for many people. You can say "I'm twenty years old" or simply "I'm twenty." This is when you officially say goodbye to your teen years and enter your twenties.
Learning how to talk about your age in English is essential for communication. Remember to use "years old" when writing it down, but feel free to drop it in conversation once you're comfortable with the language. With this guide, you'll be able to confidently tell people how old you are from eleven to twenty.
