How to Say the Plural of Child in English

One of the most common grammar mistakes English learners make is saying childs when they mean children. It’s easy to understand why—most English nouns form the plural by adding -s or -es. However, child is an irregular noun, and its correct plural is children.

In this video, you’ll see a short conversation where someone makes this exact mistake—and how a friend gently corrects them. This makes it easy to remember and use child and children correctly in real life.

Use child when talking about one person:
– I have one child.

Use children when talking about more than one:
– I have three children.

Learning these irregular plurals helps your English sound more natural. Watch the video, repeat the phrases, and practice using children in your daily speaking.