Having a good foundation of basic vocabulary is crucial when learning a new language. This will help you understand everyday conversations and read things without needing a dictionary for every other word (Keller, 1923).
This basic vocabulary list covers 750 essential words and phrases, grouped into 75 categories. It serves as a comprehensive foundation for ESL students, helping them build a solid understanding of everyday English usage.
The vocabulary list covers a wide range of categories as follows:
Greetings, common expressions, numbers, days of the week, months, colors, family, common objects, food, time, weather, basic verbs, common places, transportation, body parts, clothing, adjectives, common actions, common animals, school subjects, feelings and emotions, household items, directions, jobs and occupations, verbs of daily routine, modes of communication, prepositions, conjunctions, time expressions, transportation verbs.
It also covers hobbies and activities, technology, health and wellness, travel and places, weather conditions, shapes, nature, geographical directions, quantities, common adverbs, music and arts, common phrases, money and shopping, jobs and workplaces, expanded transportation, celebrations and events, relationships, adverbs of frequency, at the restaurant, expanded travel and vacation, common health issues, daily activities, in the city, emergency situations, common tools, science and technology, expanded common adjectives.
It also contains directions and commands, expanded feelings and emotions, sports and activities, seasons, nature and environment, expressions of time, expanded feelings and relationships, expanded travel, expanded transportation, education, money and finance, emphasizing words, communication, expanded weather conditions, medical conditions, and human rights and social issues.
This diverse vocabulary will enable ESL students to engage in various conversations and navigate different contexts effectively.
I need to stop by the store to buy some groceries.
Park
pɑːrk
Let’s have a picnic in the park this weekend.
Bank
bæŋk
I need to deposit a check at the bank.
Restaurant
ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt
We’re going to a restaurant for dinner tonight.
Library
ˈlaɪbrəri
I borrowed some books from the library.
Home
hoʊm
I can’t wait to go home and relax.
Basic Vocabulary on Transportation:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Car
kɑːr
We drove to the beach in our car.
Bus
bʌs
I take the bus to work every day.
Train
treɪn
The train is running late today.
Bicycle
ˈbaɪsɪkəl
I prefer to ride my bicycle to work.
Taxi
ˈtæksi
We hailed a taxi to take us to the airport.
Plane
pleɪn
We’re flying to Paris on a plane tomorrow.
Boat
boʊt
We rented a boat for a day of fishing on the lake.
Basic Vocabulary on Body Parts:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Head
hɛd
She bumped her head on the low ceiling.
Eyes
aɪz
His eyes sparkled with excitement.
Nose
noʊz
She wrinkled her nose at the smell.
Mouth
maʊθ
Don’t talk with your mouth full.
Ears
ɪrz
She covered her ears to block out the noise.
Hands
hændz
Wash your hands before eating.
Feet
fiːt
His feet were tired after a long day of walking.
Legs
lɛɡz
She stretched her legs after sitting for hours.
Arms
ɑːrmz
He wrapped his arms around her in a hug.
Basic Vocabulary on Clothing:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Shirt
ʃɜrt
He ironed his shirt before the job interview.
Pants
pænts
She wore black pants with her white blouse.
Dress
drɛs
She bought a new dress for the party.
Shoes
ʃuz
He polished his shoes until they shined.
Hat
hæt
She wore a wide-brimmed hat to the beach.
Jacket
ˈdʒækɪt
He zipped up his jacket to stay warm.
Socks
sɑks
His socks had holes in them, so he bought new ones.
Tie
taɪ
He adjusted his tie in the mirror.
Skirt
skɜrt
She twirled in her new skirt.
T-shirt
ˈtiː.ʃɜrt
He wore a plain white T-shirt with jeans.
Basic Vocabulary on Adjectives:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Big
bɪɡ
The elephant was too big to fit through the door.
Small
smɔːl
She found a small gift wrapped under the tree.
Tall
tɔːl
He was tall enough to reach the top shelf.
Short
ʃɔːrt
She wore a short skirt to the party.
Fast
fæst
The cheetah was too fast for the other animals.
Slow
sloʊ
The turtle moved slowly across the road.
Happy
ˈhæpi
She was happy to see her old friends.
Sad
sæd
He felt sad when he heard the news.
Hot
hɑt
The sun made the sand hot to the touch.
Cold
koʊld
She shivered in the cold winter wind.
Basic Vocabulary on Common Actions:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Run
rʌn
He likes to run in the park every morning.
Walk
wɔːk
Let’s take a walk along the beach.
Jump
dʒʌmp
The kids love to jump on the trampoline.
Sit
sɪt
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
Stand
stænd
He stood in line patiently waiting for his turn.
Eat
iːt
I like to eat fresh fruit for breakfast.
Sleep
sliːp
It’s important to get enough sleep each night.
Talk
tɔːk
They sat around the table and talked for hours.
Listen
ˈlɪsən
She listened intently to the speaker’s words.
Watch
wɑtʃ
We watched the sunset from the beach.
Basic Vocabulary on Common Animals:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Dog
dɔɡ
She adopted a rescue dog from the shelter.
Cat
kæt
The cat curled up on the windowsill and slept.
Bird
bɜːrd
We spotted a colorful bird in the garden.
Fish
fɪʃ
He caught a big fish while fishing at the lake.
Elephant
ˈɛlɪfənt
The elephant trumpeted loudly at the zoo.
Lion
ˈlaɪən
The lion roared fiercely in the jungle.
Tiger
ˈtaɪɡər
We saw a tiger pacing back and forth in its enclosure.
Rabbit
ˈræbɪt
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot in the garden.
Cow
kaʊ
The cow grazed lazily in the pasture.
Horse
hɔːrs
She rode her horse through the fields.
Basic Vocabulary on School Subjects:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Math
mæθ
She excels in math and enjoys solving equations.
Science
ˈsaɪəns
We conducted a science experiment in class.
English
ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ
He’s studying English literature in college.
History
ˈhɪstəri
We learned about ancient history in school.
Geography
dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi
We studied the geography of Europe.
Art
ɑːrt
She painted a beautiful landscape in art class.
Music
ˈmjuːzɪk
He plays the piano and loves music theory.
Physical Education (PE)
ˈfɪzɪkəl ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən
We have PE class every Monday afternoon.
Chemistry
ˈkɛmɪstri
He’s conducting a chemistry experiment in lab.
Biology
baɪˈɒlədʒi
She’s studying biology to become a doctor.
Basic Vocabulary on Feelings and Emotions:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Happy
ˈhæpi
She felt happy when she received good news.
Sad
sæd
He felt sad after watching a sad movie.
Angry
ˈæŋɡri
She became angry when her phone battery died.
Excited
ɪkˈsaɪtɪd
He was excited to start his new job.
Tired
taɪərd
She felt tired after a long day at work.
Surprised
səˈpraɪzd
He looked surprised when he received a gift.
Nervous
ˈnɜrvəs
She felt nervous before her presentation.
Bored
bɔrd
He became bored during the lecture.
Calm
kɑːm
She remained calm during the stressful situation.
Worried
ˈwʌrid
He felt worried about his upcoming exam.
Basic Vocabulary on Household Items:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Table
ˈteɪbəl
We sat around the table for dinner.
Chair
tʃɛr
He pulled out a chair and sat down.
Bed
bɛd
She tucked herself into bed and fell asleep.
Lamp
læmp
He turned on the lamp to read his book.
Clock
klɒk
The clock on the wall chimed midnight.
Mirror
ˈmɪrər
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Plate
pleɪt
He washed the dishes and put them on the plate rack.
Cup
kʌp
She poured herself a cup of tea.
Spoon
spun
He stirred his coffee with a spoon.
Fork
fɔrk
She used a fork to eat her salad.
Basic Vocabulary on Directions:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Left
lɛft
Turn left at the intersection.
Right
raɪt
Make a right turn at the traffic light.
Straight
streɪt
Continue straight ahead for two blocks.
Up
ʌp
She climbed up the stairs to the second floor.
Down
daʊn
He walked down the hill to the bus stop.
Behind
bɪˈhaɪnd
He hid behind the tree to surprise his friend.
In front of
ɪn frʌnt əv
The cat sat in front of the fireplace to keep warm.
Next to
nɛkst tuː
The store is next to the post office.
Between
bɪˈtwiːn
The park is between the library and the school.
Around
əˈraʊnd
She walked around the block to clear her mind.
Basic Vocabulary on Jobs and Occupations:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Teacher
ˈtiːtʃər
She’s been a teacher for over 20 years.
Doctor
ˈdɒktər
The doctor examined my throat and prescribed medication.
Nurse
nɜrs
The nurse took my blood pressure before the appointment.
Police officer
pəˈliːs ˈɒfɪsər
The police officer directed traffic at the accident scene.
Chef
ʃɛf
The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.
Engineer
ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪr
The engineer designed the new bridge.
Artist
ˈɑːtɪst
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the wall.
Driver
ˈdraɪvər
The taxi driver took us to the airport.
Waiter/Waitress
ˈweɪtər/wˈeɪtrəs
The waiter brought us the menu and took our order.
Farmer
ˈfɑːrmər
The farmer harvested the crops from the field.
Basic Vocabulary on Verbs of Daily Routine:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Wake up
weɪk ʌp
She wakes up at 6 AM every morning.
Brush
brʌʃ
He brushed his teeth before bed.
Shower
ˈʃaʊər
She takes a shower every morning.
Dress
drɛs
He dressed quickly and left for work.
Eat breakfast
iːt ˈbrɛkfəst
She eats breakfast before starting her day.
Go to work/school
ɡoʊ tuː wɜrk/skuːl
He goes to work by bus every morning.
Come home
kʌm hoʊm
She comes home exhausted after a long day.
Cook
kʊk
He cooks dinner for his family every evening.
Eat dinner
iːt ˈdɪnər
They eat dinner together as a family.
Sleep
sliːp
She sleeps peacefully after a busy day.
Basic Vocabulary on Modes of Communication:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Speak
spiːk
She can speak three languages fluently.
Talk
tɔːk
They talked for hours about their favorite books.
Listen
ˈlɪsən
He listened carefully to the instructions.
Ask
æsk
She asked him for directions to the nearest café.
Answer
ˈænsər
He answered all the questions on the exam.
Write
raɪt
She wrote a letter to her friend overseas.
Read
riːd
He enjoys reading novels in his free time.
Understand
ˌʌndərˈstænd
It took him a while to understand the concept.
Explain
ɪksˈpleɪn
She explained the process step by step.
Communicate
kəˈmjuːnɪˌkeɪt
Effective communication is key in any relationship.
Basic Vocabulary on Prepositions:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
In
ɪn
The keys are in the drawer.
On
ɒn
The book is on the table.
Under
ˈʌndər
The cat is hiding under the bed.
Over
ˈoʊvər
The airplane flew over the city.
Between
bɪˈtwiːn
She sat between her two friends.
Next to
nɛkst tuː
The lamp is next to the bed.
Behind
bɪˈhaɪnd
The car is parked behind the house.
In front of
ɪn frʌnt əv
He stood in front of the mirror.
Near
nɪr
There’s a park near our house.
Far
fɑːr
The nearest gas station is far from here.
Basic Vocabulary on Conjunctions:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
And
ænd
She likes to read books and play tennis.
But
bʌt
He wanted to go out, but it was raining.
Or
ɔːr
Do you want tea or coffee?
So
soʊ
It’s getting late, so we should leave soon.
Because
bɪˈkɒz
He didn’t go to the party because he was sick.
Although
ɔːlˈðoʊ
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
While
waɪl
She read a book while waiting for the bus.
When
wɛn
When she arrived home, she made dinner.
If
ɪf
If it rains, we’ll stay indoors.
Then
ðɛn
If you finish your homework, then you can go out.
Basic Vocabulary on Time Expressions:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Now
naʊ
I’m busy right now, can I call you back later?
Today
təˈdeɪ
We’re going to the beach today.
Tomorrow
təˈmɒrəʊ
We have a meeting tomorrow morning.
Yesterday
ˈjɛstərdeɪ
I saw him at the store yesterday.
Morning
ˈmɔːrnɪŋ
She goes for a run every morning before breakfast.
Afternoon
ˌæftəˈnuːn
Let’s meet for lunch in the afternoon.
Evening
ˈiːvnɪŋ
We usually watch TV together in the evening.
Night
naɪt
He likes to go for a walk at night.
Week
wiːk
We have a busy week ahead of us.
Month
mʌnθ
Her birthday is next month.
Basic Vocabulary on Transportation Verbs:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Drive
draɪv
She learned to drive when she was sixteen.
Ride
raɪd
He likes to ride his bike to work.
Walk
wɔːk
We prefer to walk to the park on weekends.
Fly
flaɪ
They flew to Paris for their honeymoon.
Sail
seɪl
We’re planning to sail around the Mediterranean.
Take
teɪk
She took the bus to the city center.
Board
bɔːrd
We boarded the plane and found our seats.
Stop
stɒp
The bus stopped at the corner of the street.
Start
stɑːrt
He started the car and drove off.
Arrive
əˈraɪv
We arrived at the airport two hours before our flight.
Basic Vocabulary on Hobbies and Activities:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Play
pleɪ
The children love to play in the park.
Read
riːd
She enjoys reading novels in her spare time.
Write
raɪt
He likes to write poetry in his journal.
Draw
drɔː
She drew a picture of her favorite animal.
Dance
dæns
They danced to the rhythm of the music.
Sing
sɪŋ
He sings in a choir every Sunday.
Swim
swɪm
We went swimming at the beach yesterday.
Cook
kʊk
She cooked a delicious meal for her family.
Hike
haɪk
They hiked to the top of the mountain.
Exercise
ˈɛksərsaɪz
He exercises at the gym three times a week.
Basic Vocabulary on Technology:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Computer
kəmˈpjuːtər
She uses her computer to work from home.
Phone
foʊn
He checked his phone for messages.
Tablet
ˈtæblət
She uses her tablet to read e-books.
Internet
ˈɪntərnɛt
The internet connects people around the world.
Email
ˈiːmeɪl
He sent an email to confirm the meeting time.
App
æp
She downloaded a new app for learning languages.
Social media
ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmidiə
He spends too much time on social media.
Website
ˈwɛbsaɪt
She found the recipe on a cooking website.
Download
daʊnˈloʊd
He downloaded the latest software update.
Upload
ˈʌpˌloʊd
She uploaded the photos to her online portfolio.
Basic Vocabulary on Health and Wellness:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Healthy
ˈhɛlθi
She eats a healthy diet and exercises regularly.
Sick
sɪk
He stayed home from work because he was sick.
Medicine
ˈmɛdəsən
She took some medicine to relieve her headache.
Doctor
ˈdɒktər
He went to see the doctor for his annual check-up.
Hospital
ˈhɒspɪt(ə)l
She was admitted to the hospital for surgery.
Exercise
ˈɛksərsaɪz
He enjoys exercising at the gym in the evenings.
Diet
daɪət
She follows a balanced diet to maintain her health.
Rest
rɛst
He needs to rest and recover after a long day at work.
Stress
strɛs
She feels stressed out from work deadlines.
Sleep
sliːp
Getting enough sleep is important for overall health.
Basic Vocabulary on Travel and Places:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Airport
ˈɛərpɔːrt
They arrived at the airport three hours before their flight.
Train station
treɪn ˈsteɪʃən
They caught the train at the station early in the morning.
Bus stop
bʌs stɒp
The bus stopped at the bus stop to pick up passengers.
Hotel
hoʊˈtɛl
They stayed at a luxury hotel in the city center.
Restaurant
ˈrɛstrɒnt
They had dinner at a fancy restaurant by the river.
Beach
biːtʃ
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
Mountain
ˈmaʊntən
They went hiking in the mountains last weekend.
City
ˈsɪti
They explored the bustling city streets.
Country
ˈkʌntri
They traveled to a foreign country for vacation.
Tourist
ˈtʊrɪst
They visited all the famous tourist attractions.
Basic Vocabulary on Weather Conditions:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Sunny
ˈsʌni
It’s a sunny day, perfect for a picnic.
Cloudy
ˈklaʊdi
The sky is cloudy, so it might rain later.
Rainy
ˈreɪni
It’s a rainy day, don’t forget your umbrella.
Stormy
ˈstɔːrmi
The weather forecast predicts a stormy night.
Snowy
ˈsnoʊi
The ground is covered in snow after the snowy night.
Windy
ˈwɪndi
It’s too windy to go sailing today.
Foggy
ˈfɒɡi
The city was shrouded in fog this morning.
Hot
hɒt
It’s hot outside, remember to stay hydrated.
Cold
koʊld
The cold weather requires extra layers of clothing.
Mild
maɪld
The weather is mild, not too hot or too cold.
Basic Vocabulary on Shapes:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Circle
ˈsɜːrkəl
She drew a perfect circle on the whiteboard.
Square
skwɛər
The tablecloth had a pattern of blue squares.
Triangle
ˈtraɪˌæŋɡəl
The flag was in the shape of a triangle.
Rectangle
ˈrɛktæŋɡəl
The window was framed by a rectangle.
Oval
ˈoʊvl
She found a smooth oval-shaped stone on the beach.
Diamond
ˈdaɪmənd
She wore a diamond necklace to the party.
Heart
hɑːrt
He drew a heart in the sand for his sweetheart.
Star
stɑːr
The sky was filled with twinkling stars.
Sphere
sfɪər
The crystal ball was a perfect sphere.
Cube
kjuːb
He built a castle out of colorful cubes.
Basic Vocabulary on Nature:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Tree
triː
The tree provided shade on a hot summer day.
Flower
ˈflaʊər
She picked a bouquet of colorful flowers from the garden.
River
ˈrɪvər
The river flowed gently through the valley.
Mountain
ˈmaʊntən
They hiked to the top of the mountain for the view.
Sky
skaɪ
The sky was clear and blue on a sunny day.
Sun
sʌn
The sun rose over the horizon, bathing the land in light.
Moon
muːn
They admired the full moon on a clear night.
Star
stɑːr
They gazed at the twinkling stars in the night sky.
Cloud
klaʊd
The cloud drifted lazily across the sky.
Grass
ɡræs
The grass was soft beneath their feet as they walked.
Basic Vocabulary on Directions:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
North
nɔːrθ
They traveled north for their vacation.
South
saʊθ
They moved south to escape the cold winters.
East
iːst
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
West
wɛst
They drove west to watch the sunset over the ocean.
Northeast
ˌnɔːrθˈiːst
The storm was coming from the northeast.
Northwest
ˌnɔːrθˈwɛst
They hiked through the dense forests of the northwest.
Southeast
ˌsaʊθˈiːst
The beach was located in the southeast corner of the island.
Southwest
ˌsaʊθˈwɛst
They enjoyed the warm weather of the southwest.
Basic Vocabulary on Quantities:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Many
ˈmɛni
There were many people at the concert.
Few
fjuː
There were few clouds in the sky.
Some
sʌm
She bought some groceries from the store.
A lot
ə lɒt
They had a lot of fun at the party.
Little
ˈlɪtl
She had little time to finish her homework.
Much
mʌtʃ
There wasn’t much food left in the fridge.
More
mɔːr
He wanted more ice cream after dinner.
Less
lɛs
They spent less money on clothes this month.
Enough
ɪˈnʌf
She had enough money to buy the tickets.
Plenty
ˈplɛnti
There was plenty of food for everyone at the party.
Basic Vocabulary on Common Adverbs:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Quickly
ˈkwɪkli
He finished the race quickly, setting a new record.
Slowly
ˈsloʊli
She walked slowly along the path, enjoying the scenery.
Always
ˈɔːlweɪz
She always arrives early for meetings.
Never
ˈnɛvər
He never eats fast food.
Sometimes
ˈsʌmtaɪmz
They sometimes go hiking on weekends.
Often
ˈɔːfən
He often takes his dog for a walk in the park.
Rarely
ˈrɛərli
She rarely goes out after dark.
Usually
ˈjuːʒuəli
They usually have dinner at home on weekdays.
Well
wɛl
She played the piano well at the recital.
Badly
ˈbædli
He performed badly in the exam.
Basic Vocabulary on Feelings and Emotions:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Excited
ɪkˈsaɪtɪd
She was excited about her upcoming vacation.
Bored
bɔrd
He felt bored during the long lecture.
Surprised
səˈpraɪzd
She was pleasantly surprised by the unexpected gift.
Worried
ˈwʌrid
He felt worried about his upcoming job interview.
Confused
kənˈfjuzd
She was confused by the complicated instructions.
Relaxed
rɪˈlækst
He felt relaxed after a long day at the beach.
Anxious
ˈæŋkʃəs
She was anxious about the results of her exam.
Content
kənˈtɛnt
He felt content with his life and work.
Disappointed
ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd
She was disappointed when her favorite team lost.
Satisfied
ˈsætɪsfaɪd
He was satisfied with the outcome of his project.
Basic Vocabulary on Music and Arts:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Music
ˈmjuːzɪk
She enjoys listening to classical music.
Song
sɔːŋ
He wrote a beautiful song for his girlfriend.
Dance
dæns
They danced together under the stars.
Art
ɑːrt
He appreciates all forms of art, from paintings to sculptures.
Painting
ˈpeɪntɪŋ
She displayed her latest painting at the art gallery.
Sculpture
ˈskʌlptʃər
The park is filled with beautiful sculptures.
Theater
ˈθiːətər
They went to the theater to watch a play.
Actor
ˈæktər
He’s a talented actor who has won many awards.
Actress
ˈæktrəs
She’s a versatile actress with a wide range of roles.
Audience
ˈɔːdiəns
The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the performance.
Basic Vocabulary on Common Phrases:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
How are you doing?
haʊ ɑː juː ˈduːɪŋ
How are you doing today?
What’s your name?
wɒts jʊər neɪm
What’s your name, please?
Nice to meet you.
naɪs tə miːt juː
Nice to meet you, too.
Can I help you?
kæn aɪ hɛlp juː
Can I help you with anything?
Excuse me, please.
ɪksˈkjuːz miː pliːz
Excuse me, could you please repeat that?
I don’t understand.
aɪ doʊnt ˌʌndərˈstænd
I don’t understand what you’re saying.
What time is it?
wɒt taɪm ɪz ɪt
What time is it now?
Where is the bathroom?
wɛr ɪz ðə ˈbæθrum
Where is the nearest bathroom, please?
I like it.
aɪ laɪk ɪt
I like this painting.
I don’t like it.
aɪ doʊnt laɪk ɪt
I don’t like spicy food.
Basic Vocabulary on Common Expressions:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Of course
əv kɔrs
“Can I borrow your pen?” “Of course.”
I don’t know
aɪ doʊnt noʊ
“Where is the nearest ATM?” “I don’t know.”
Maybe
ˈmeɪbi
“Will you come to the party?” “Maybe.”
I’m not sure
aɪm nɒt ˈʃʊr
“Are you going to the concert?” “I’m not sure yet.”
Let me think
lɛt mi θɪŋk
“What should we do next?” “Let me think for a moment.”
I see
aɪ siː
“So, you’re saying we should leave early?” “I see.”
That’s great
ðæts ɡreɪt
“I got a promotion at work.” “That’s great news!”
Congratulations
kənˌɡrætʃuˈleɪʃənz
“I heard you won the competition. Congratulations!”
I’m sorry to hear that
aɪm ˈsɒri tuː hɪər ðæt
“My cat passed away.” “I’m sorry to hear that.”
Never mind
ˈnɛvər maɪnd
“Sorry, I forgot to bring the book.” “Never mind.”
Basic Vocabulary on Money and Shopping:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Money
ˈmʌni
He earned a lot of money from his business.
Buy
baɪ
She went to the store to buy some groceries.
Sell
sɛl
He sells vintage records online.
Cost
kɒst
The cost of living in the city is high.
Price
praɪs
She checked the price of the dress before buying it.
Cash
kæʃ
They paid for the concert tickets with cash.
Credit card
ˈkrɛdɪt kɑːrd
She used her credit card to book the hotel room.
Shopping
ˈʃɒpɪŋ
She enjoys going shopping on weekends.
Sale
seɪl
The store is having a big sale this weekend.
Discount
ˈdɪskaʊnt
They got a 20% discount on their purchase.
Basic Vocabulary on Jobs and Workplaces:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Office
ˈɒfɪs
She works in a modern office building downtown.
Factory
ˈfæktri
The factory produces electronic components.
Boss
bɒs
Her boss praised her for completing the project on time.
Employee
ɪmˈplɔɪiː
The company has over 1000 employees worldwide.
Colleague
ˈkɒliːɡ
She gets along well with her colleagues at work.
Meeting
ˈmiːtɪŋ
They had a productive meeting to discuss the project.
Deadline
ˈdɛdlʌɪn
She worked late to meet the deadline for the report.
Salary
ˈsæləri
He negotiated a higher salary for his new job.
Work
wɜːrk
She has a lot of work to do before the end of the day.
Job
dʒɒb
Finding a job in the current market is challenging.
Basic Vocabulary on Transportation:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Subway
ˈsʌbweɪ
He takes the subway to work every day.
Tram
træm
She rode the tram to get to the city center.
Motorcycle
ˈmoʊtərsaɪkəl
He enjoys riding his motorcycle on weekends.
Walking
ˈwɔːkɪŋ
She prefers walking to the park rather than driving.
Commute
kəˈmjuːt
His daily commute to work takes about an hour.
Traffic
ˈtræfɪk
There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.
Driver’s license
ˈdraɪvərz ˈlaɪsns
He got his driver’s license when he turned 18.
Pedestrian
pəˈdɛstrɪən
Pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks.
Road
roʊd
They drove down a winding road through the mountains.
Crosswalk
ˈkrɔːswɔːk
They waited for the light to change at the crosswalk.
Basic Vocabulary on Celebrations and Events:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Birthday
ˈbɜːθˌdeɪ
They celebrated her birthday with a cake and presents.
Anniversary
ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri
They went out for dinner to celebrate their anniversary.
Wedding
ˈwɛdɪŋ
They attended their friend’s wedding last weekend.
Party
ˈpɑːrti
They threw a surprise party for her birthday.
Holiday
ˈhɒlɪdeɪ
They went on vacation for the holiday season.
Festival
ˈfɛstɪvəl
They enjoyed the music and food at the festival.
Ceremony
ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni
They had a small ceremony to mark the occasion.
Graduation
ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən
He attended his sister’s graduation ceremony.
Parade
pəˈreɪd
They watched the parade from the sidewalk.
Fireworks
ˈfaɪrˌwɜːrks
They oohed and aahed at the colorful fireworks display.
Basic Vocabulary on Relationships:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Friend
frɛnd
She has known her best friend since kindergarten.
Family
ˈfæməli
Family gatherings are important to her.
Love
lʌv
They fell in love at first sight.
Relationship
rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp
They have a strong relationship built on trust.
Marriage
ˈmærɪdʒ
They celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary.
Divorce
dɪˈvɔːrs
She went through a difficult divorce last year.
Single
ˈsɪŋɡəl
She enjoys being single and independent.
Couple
ˈkʌpl
They make a cute couple.
Parent
ˈpɛrənt
Being a parent is a rewarding but challenging experience.
Child
tʃaɪld
They have two children, a boy and a girl.
Basic Vocabulary on Adverbs of Frequency:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Always
ˈɔːlweɪz
She always brushes her teeth before bed.
Usually
ˈjuːʒuəli
They usually go for a walk in the evening.
Often
ˈɔfən
He often visits his parents on weekends.
Sometimes
ˈsʌmtaɪmz
Sometimes she likes to stay in and watch movies.
Rarely
ˈrɛərli
He rarely eats fast food.
Never
ˈnɛvər
She never misses her morning coffee.
Daily
ˈdeɪli
He goes for a run daily to stay fit.
Weekly
ˈwiːkli
They have a weekly family dinner every Sunday.
Monthly
ˈmʌnθli
She pays her bills monthly.
Yearly
ˈjɪrli
They take a yearly vacation to relax.
Basic Vocabulary on At the Restaurant:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Menu
ˈmɛnjuː
She glanced through the menu to decide what to order.
Waiter/Waitress
ˈweɪtər/ˈweɪtrɪs
The waiter brought over the drinks.
Order
ˈɔːdər
They placed their order for appetizers.
Dish
dɪʃ
They ordered a seafood dish for the main course.
Cuisine
kwɪˈziːn
They specialize in Italian cuisine.
Appetizer
ˈæpɪˌtaɪzər
They shared a plate of calamari as an appetizer.
Main course
meɪn kɔːrs
He ordered steak as his main course.
Dessert
dɪˈzɜːrt
She couldn’t resist ordering chocolate cake for dessert.
Bill
bɪl
They asked for the bill after finishing their meal.
Tip
tɪp
They left a generous tip for the excellent service.
Basic Vocabulary on Travel and Vacation:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Tour
tʊər
They went on a guided tour of the city.
Sightseeing
ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ
They enjoyed sightseeing in Paris.
Passport
ˈpæspɔːrt
She forgot her passport at home.
Ticket
ˈtɪkɪt
They bought tickets for the concert online.
Reservation
ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən
They made a reservation at the restaurant for dinner.
Hotel
hoʊˈtɛl
They stayed at a luxurious hotel by the beach.
Beach
biːtʃ
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
Adventure
ədˈvɛntʃər
They went on an exciting adventure in the mountains.
Explore
ɪkˈsplɔːr
They love to explore new places when they travel.
Map
mæp
She consulted the map to find her way around the city.
Basic Vocabulary on Common Health Issues:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Headache
ˈhɛdˌeɪk
She took some painkillers for her headache.
Fever
ˈfiːvər
He had a high fever and chills.
Cough
kɒf
She developed a persistent cough after the cold.
Sore throat
sɔːr θroʊt
He drank hot tea to soothe his sore throat.
Allergy
ˈælərdʒi
She took antihistamines for her pollen allergy.
Injury
ˈɪnʤəri
He sustained a minor injury while playing soccer.
Medicine
ˈmɛdɪsən
She took some medicine to relieve her symptoms.
Prescription
prɪˈskrɪpʃən
She filled her prescription at the pharmacy.
Doctor’s appointment
ˈdɒktərz əˈpɔɪntmənt
She scheduled a doctor’s appointment for next week.
Hospitalization
ˌhɒspɪtl̩aɪˈzeɪʃən
He required hospitalization for his severe injury.
Basic Vocabulary on Daily Activities:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Wake up
weɪk ʌp
She wakes up at 6 a.m. every morning.
Brush teeth
brʌʃ tiːθ
He brushes his teeth before going to bed.
Take a shower
teɪk ə ˈʃaʊər
She takes a shower every morning to wake up.
Get dressed
ɡɛt drɛst
He gets dressed in his uniform for work.
Have breakfast
hæv ˈbrɛkfəst
She likes to have eggs and toast for breakfast.
Go to work/school
ɡoʊ tuː wɜːrk/skuːl
They go to school together every morning.
Come home
kʌm hoʊm
They come home tired after a long day at work.
Cook dinner
kʊk ˈdɪnər
She enjoys cooking dinner for her family.
Watch TV
wɒtʃ ˈtiːviː
They watch TV together in the evenings.
Go to bed
ɡoʊ tuː bɛd
He goes to bed early to get enough sleep.
Basic Vocabulary on In the City:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Downtown
ˈdaʊntaʊn
They went shopping downtown on the weekend.
Suburb
ˈsʌbɜːrb
They live in a quiet suburb outside the city.
Street
striːt
They walked down the street to get to the park.
Traffic light
ˈtræfɪk laɪt
They stopped at the traffic light before crossing.
Pedestrian crossing
pəˈdɛstriən ˈkrɒsɪŋ
They waited for the green light at the pedestrian crossing.
Intersection
ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən
They approached the intersection cautiously.
Park
pɑːrk
They had a picnic in the park on a sunny day.
Library
ˈlaɪbrəri
They borrowed books from the library.
Museum
mjuːˈziːəm
They visited the museum to see the new exhibit.
Theater
ˈθɪətər
They went to the theater to watch a play.
Basic Vocabulary on Emergency Situations:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Help
hɛlp
He called for help when he couldn’t lift the heavy box.
Emergency
ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi
They called 911 during the emergency.
Police
pəˈliːs
The police arrived quickly at the scene of the crime.
Fire
faɪər
They called the fire department when they saw smoke.
Ambulance
ˈæmbjʊləns
They called an ambulance for the injured cyclist.
Accident
ˈæksɪdənt
They witnessed a car accident on the highway.
Injury
ˈɪnʤəri
He sustained minor injuries in the fall.
Danger
ˈdeɪndʒə
They warned their friends about the danger ahead.
Evacuate
ɪˈvækjueɪt
They were ordered to evacuate their homes due to the flood.
Call 911
kɔːl naɪn wʌn wʌn
She called 911 after witnessing the accident.
Basic Vocabulary on Common Tools:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Hammer
ˈhæmər
He used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.
Screwdriver
ˈskruːˌdraɪvər
He tightened the screws with a screwdriver.
Wrench
rɛntʃ
He used a wrench to tighten the bolts.
Pliers
ˈplaɪərz
She used pliers to bend the wire into shape.
Tape measure
teɪp ˈmɛʒər
He used a tape measure to measure the length of the board.
Drill
drɪl
He drilled holes in the wall to hang the shelves.
Saw
sɔː
He used a saw to cut the wood into smaller pieces.
Nails
neɪlz
He hammered the nails into the wooden plank.
Screws
skruːz
He tightened the screws with a screwdriver.
Glue
ɡluː
She used glue to attach the pieces of the broken vase.
Basic Vocabulary on Science and Technology:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Experiment
ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt
They conducted an experiment to test their hypothesis.
Research
rɪˈsɜːrtʃ
She spent months conducting research for her thesis.
Scientist
ˈsaɪəntɪst
He is a renowned scientist in the field of biology.
Laboratory
ləˈbɒrəˌtɔːri
They conducted their experiments in the laboratory.
Invention
ɪnˈvɛnʃən
The invention of the light bulb revolutionized society.
Discovery
dɪˈskʌvəri
The discovery of penicillin changed the course of medicine.
Technology
tɛkˈnɒlədʒi
The rapid advancement of technology has transformed lives.
Computer science
kəmˈpjuːtər ˈsaɪəns
He studied computer science in college.
Innovation
ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən
The company prides itself on its culture of innovation.
Data
ˈdeɪtə
They analyzed the data to draw conclusions.
Basic Vocabulary on Common Adjectives:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Beautiful
ˈbjuːtɪfəl
She admired the beautiful sunset.
Ugly
ˈʌɡli
He thought the painting was ugly.
Clean
kliːn
She cleaned the house from top to bottom.
Dirty
ˈdɜːrti
They wore dirty clothes after playing in the mud.
Tasty
ˈteɪsti
She cooked a tasty meal for dinner.
Spicy
ˈspaɪsi
The curry was too spicy for her taste.
Noisy
ˈnɔɪzi
They moved to the countryside to escape the noisy city.
Quiet
ˈkwaɪət
They enjoyed the quiet serenity of the forest.
Bright
braɪt
The sun cast a bright light across the room.
Dark
dɑːrk
They couldn’t see in the dark room without a flashlight.
Basic Vocabulary on Directions and Commands:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Go
ɡoʊ
They decided to go for a walk in the park.
Stop
stɑːp
She stopped at the red light.
Turn
tɜːrn
He turned left at the intersection.
Walk
wɔːk
They enjoyed a leisurely walk along the beach.
Run
rʌn
She ran to catch the bus before it left.
Wait
weɪt
They waited patiently for their turn in line.
Listen
ˈlɪsən
They listened intently to the music.
Speak
spiːk
She spoke fluent French after years of practice.
Read
riːd
He read the book from cover to cover in one sitting.
Write
raɪt
She wrote a heartfelt letter to her friend.
Basic Vocabulary on Feelings and Emotions:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Frustrated
ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd
She felt frustrated after hours of waiting in line.
Proud
praʊd
He was proud of his daughter’s achievements.
Curious
ˈkjʊəriəs
She was curious about the contents of the box.
Grateful
ˈɡreɪtfəl
They were grateful for the support they received.
Enthusiastic
ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk
She was enthusiastic about the new project.
Disgusted
dɪsˈɡʌstɪd
He was disgusted by the sight of the rotting food.
Pleased
pliːzd
They were pleased with the outcome of the meeting.
Annoyed
əˈnɔɪd
She was annoyed by the constant noise outside.
Amused
əˈmjuːzd
They were amused by the antics of their pets.
Confident
ˈkɒnfɪdənt
She felt confident about her ability to succeed.
Basic Vocabulary on Sports and Activities:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Soccer
ˈsɒkər
They played soccer every weekend with their friends.
Basketball
ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl
He practiced shooting hoops at the basketball court.
Tennis
ˈtɛnɪs
She enjoyed playing tennis with her colleagues.
Swimming
ˈswɪmɪŋ
They went swimming at the community pool.
Cycling
ˈsaɪklɪŋ
He loved cycling through the countryside on weekends.
Hiking
ˈhaɪkɪŋ
They went hiking in the mountains during the summer.
Jogging
ˈdʒɒɡɪŋ
She went jogging in the park every morning.
Yoga
ˈjoʊɡə
She practiced yoga to relax her mind and body.
Gymnastics
dʒɪmˈnæstɪks
He trained in gymnastics from a young age.
Dancing
ˈdænsɪŋ
They danced the night away at the club.
Basic Vocabulary on Seasons:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Spring
sprɪŋ
They enjoyed picnics in the park during spring.
Summer
ˈsʌmər
They went swimming at the beach every summer.
Autumn/Fall
ˈɔːtəm/ fɔːl
They admired the colorful leaves in autumn.
Winter
ˈwɪntər
They built a snowman in the yard during winter.
Sunny
ˈsʌni
They spent the sunny day at the lake.
Rainy
ˈreɪni
They stayed indoors during the rainy weather.
Snowy
ˈsnoʊi
They went sledding on the snowy hill.
Windy
ˈwɪndi
They flew kites in the windy park.
Chilly
ˈtʃɪli
They bundled up in warm clothes on the chilly morning.
Hot
hɒt
They cooled off with ice cream on the hot day.
Basic Vocabulary on Nature and Environment:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Forest
ˈfɒrɪst
They went for a hike in the dense forest.
Lake
leɪk
They enjoyed a picnic by the tranquil lake.
Ocean
ˈoʊʃən
They went surfing in the vast ocean.
Mountain
ˈmaʊntɪn
They hiked to the summit of the mountain.
Valley
ˈvæli
They camped in the picturesque valley.
Desert
ˈdezət
They explored the vast desert landscape.
Skyline
ˈskaɪlaɪn
They admired the city skyline from the rooftop.
Climate
ˈklaɪmət
They studied the effects of climate change.
Pollution
pəˈluːʃən
They worked to reduce pollution in their community.
Wildlife
ˈwaɪldlaɪf
They spotted various wildlife on their safari.
Basic Vocabulary on Expressions of Time:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Present
ˈprɛzənt
They exchanged presents on their anniversary.
Past
pæst
They reminisced about the past during the reunion.
Future
ˈfjuːtʃə
They planned for their future together.
Yesterday
ˈjɛstərdeɪ
They went for a walk in the park yesterday.
Today
təˈdeɪ
They visited the museum today.
Tomorrow
təˈmɒrəʊ
They have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
Soon
suːn
They will leave for vacation soon.
Later
ˈleɪtə
They will discuss the details later.
Next
nɛkst
They planned their next vacation destination.
Last
lɑːst
They reminisced about their last vacation.
Basic Vocabulary on Feelings and Relationships:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Friendship
ˈfrɛndʃɪp
They shared a deep bond of friendship.
Trust
trʌst
They built trust through open communication.
Betrayal
bɪˈtreɪəl
He felt betrayed when his friend broke their promise.
Loyalty
ˈlɔɪəlti
She admired his unwavering loyalty to his friends.
Romance
ˈroʊmæns
They celebrated their romance with a candlelit dinner.
Affection
əˈfɛkʃən
They showed affection through small gestures.
Breakup
ˈbreɪkʌp
They went through a difficult breakup but remained friends.
Reconciliation
ˌrɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən
They sought reconciliation after their disagreement.
Bond
bɒnd
They shared a strong bond forged through shared experiences.
Connection
kəˈnɛkʃən
They felt a deep connection from the moment they met.
Basic Vocabulary on Travel:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Explore
ɪkˈsplɔːr
They loved to explore new places during their travels.
Adventure
ədˈvɛntʃə
They sought adventure in the remote wilderness.
Destination
ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən
They planned their dream destination for their honeymoon.
Journey
ˈdʒɜːrni
They embarked on a spiritual journey to find themselves.
Backpacking
ˈbækˌpækɪŋ
They went backpacking through Europe after graduation.
Itinerary
aɪˈtɪnərəri
They mapped out their itinerary for the road trip.
Tourist attractions
ˈtʊərɪst əˈtrækʃənz
They visited all the tourist attractions in the city.
Local cuisine
ˈləʊkəl kwɪˈziːn
They enjoyed sampling the local cuisine in Thailand.
Souvenir
suːvəˈnɪər
They bought a traditional souvenir to remember their trip.
Landmark
ˈlændmɑːrk
They admired the historic landmarks in the city center.
Basic Vocabulary on Transportation:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Bicycle
ˈbaɪsɪkəl
They rode their bicycles to the park.
Motorcycle
ˈmoʊtərsaɪkəl
He enjoyed cruising on his motorcycle on weekends.
Scooter
ˈskutər
They rented scooters to explore the island.
Carriage
ˈkærɪdʒ
They took a romantic carriage ride through the city.
Skateboard
ˈskeɪtbɔːrd
They practiced tricks on their skateboards at the park.
Rollerblades
ˈroʊlərbleɪdz
They rollerbladed along the boardwalk by the beach.
Segway
ˈsɛɡweɪ
They went on a guided tour of the city on a Segway.
Cable car
ˈkeɪbəl kɑːr
They rode the cable car to the top of the mountain.
Helicopter
ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər
They took a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon.
Hang glider
ˈhæŋ ˌɡlaɪdər
He experienced the thrill of hang gliding over the ocean.
Basic Vocabulary on Education:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
School
skuːl
They walked to school together every morning.
University
ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪti
He studied engineering at the university.
Classroom
ˈklæsruːm
They sat quietly in the classroom during the lesson.
Teacher
ˈtiːtʃər
They respected their teacher’s authority in the classroom.
Student
ˈstjuːdənt
They were diligent students who always did their homework.
Homework
ˈhəʊmwɜːrk
They stayed up late to finish their homework assignments.
Exam
ɪɡˈzæm
They studied hard for their final exams.
Degree
dɪˈɡriː
She earned a degree in economics from the university.
Graduation
ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən
They celebrated their graduation with their families.
Study
ˈstʌdi
They spent hours in the library to study for the exam.
Basic Vocabulary on Money and Finance:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Savings
ˈseɪvɪŋz
They saved a portion of their income for retirement.
Investment
ɪnˈvɛstmənt
They diversified their investment portfolio for growth.
Budget
ˈbʌdʒɪt
They stuck to their budget to avoid overspending.
Debt
dɛt
They struggled to pay off their mounting debt.
Loan
loʊn
They applied for a loan to buy a new car.
Mortgage
ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒ
They took out a mortgage to buy their first home.
Interest
ˈɪntrəst
They paid high interest rates on their credit card debt.
Income
ˈɪnkʌm
They relied on their rental income for additional cash flow.
Expenses
ɪkˈspɛnsɪz
They tracked their expenses carefully to save money.
Account
əˈkaʊnt
They opened a savings account at the bank.
Basic Vocabulary on Emphasizing Words:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Definitely
ˈdɛfɪnɪtli
They were definitely going to attend the party.
Absolutely
ˈæbsəlutli
They absolutely loved the new restaurant.
Certainly
ˈsɜːrtənli
They would certainly finish the project on time.
Surely
ˈʃʊrli
They would surely succeed with hard work and dedication.
Indeed
ɪnˈdiːd
The food was indeed delicious as they had heard.
Clearly
ˈklɪrli
She could see clearly through the foggy window.
Obviously
ˈɒbvɪəsli
It was obviously the right decision to make.
Naturally
ˈnætʃrəli
They naturally gravitated towards each other.
Undoubtedly
ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli
They were undoubtedly the best team in the competition.
Basic Vocabulary on Communication:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Conversation
/ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən/
We had a stimulating conversation about the latest research.
Dialogue
/ˈdaɪəlɔg/
The play featured a witty dialogue between the characters.
Discussion
/dɪˈskʌʃən/
The meeting involved a lively discussion about possible solutions.
Debate
/dɪˈbeit/
The candidates engaged in a heated debate on economic policy.
Argument
/ˈɑːrgjʊmənt/
They presented strong arguments to support their position.
Expression
/ɪkˈspɹeʃən/
Her facial expression revealed her disappointment.
Pronunciation
/prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
He mastered the correct pronunciation of the French word.
Accent
/ˈæksent/
Her accent hinted at her Southern roots.
Gesture
/ˈdʒɛstʃər/
He used a hand gesture to emphasize his point.
Tone
/toʊn/
The speaker’s tone was sincere and empathetic.
Basic Vocabulary on Weather Conditions:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Breeze
/briːz/
I felt a cool breeze blowing through the window.
Humidity
/hjuːˈmɪdəti/
The high humidity made the air feel thick and heavy.
Drought
/draʊt/
The region has been experiencing a severe drought for months.
Thunderstorm
/ˈθʌndəˌstɔːrm/
The sudden thunderstorm caused a power outage in the area.
Drizzle
/ˈdrɪzəl/
A light drizzle fell throughout the morning.
Hail
/heɪl/
The storm produced large hailstones that damaged some cars.
Blizzard
/ˈblɪzərd/
The blizzard caused whiteout conditions and travel advisories.
Fog
/fɒg/
The thick fog made it difficult to see even a few feet ahead.
Frost
/frɒst/
A thin layer of frost covered the grass overnight.
Sleet
/sliːt/
The wintry mix consisted of rain, sleet, and some snow flakes.
Basic Vocabulary on Medical Conditions:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Allergy
/ˈælərdʒi/
She suffers from a severe allergy to peanuts.
Flu
/fluː/
Many people were affected by the seasonal influenza this year.
Cold
/koʊld/
I caught a cold after being out in the rain without an umbrella.
Fever
/ˈfiːvər/
He had a high fever and chills, indicating a possible infection.
Headache
/ˈhedˌeɪk/
The constant loud noise gave me a splitting headache.
Sore throat
/sɔːr ˈθroʊt/
I woke up this morning with a sore throat and a scratchy voice.
Fatigue
/fəˈtiːg/
The long work hours left him feeling fatigued and drained.
Rash
/ræʃ/
The medication caused her to develop an itchy red rash on her skin.
Sprain
/spreɪn/
He twisted his ankle badly, resulting in a sprain.
Bruise
/bruːz/
The fall left a large bruise on her arm.
Basic Vocabulary on Human Rights and Social Issues:
Word
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
Equality
/ɪˈkwɒləti/
Everyone deserves equal opportunities regardless of background.
Justice
/ˈdʒʌstɪs/
The justice system aims to deliver fair and impartial outcomes.
Discrimination
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Discrimination based on race, gender, or religion is unacceptable.
Freedom
/ˈfriːdəm/
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in a democracy.
Democracy
/dɪˈmɒkrəsɪ/
A democratic government is one where the people hold power.
Oppression
/əˈpreʃən/
The regime imposed harsh oppression on its citizens.
Activism
/ˈækṭɪvɪzəm/
She is a vocal activist for environmental protection.
Empowerment
/ɪmˈpaʊərmənt/
Education and access to resources empower individuals.
Diversity
/daɪˈvɜːrsəti/
A diverse workforce brings a wider range of perspectives.
Inclusion
/ɪnˈkluːʒən/
Creating an inclusive society requires valuing everyone’s contributions.
Teaching Basic Vocabulary to Adults
Teaching vocabulary to adults needs a special plan to make sure they learn well. Adults learn best when they see how the words are used in everyday situations, hear them repeated often, and do activities that involve seeing, hearing, and doing.
The words you teach should be ones they’ll actually use in their daily lives and for their goals. By making the learning environment friendly and using methods that help them remember what they already know and practice using the new words in a meaningful way, you can help them build a strong vocabulary.
Remember, regular practice, exposure to English materials, and incorporating these words into daily communication are key to enhancing the language proficiency of your ESL students.