1,000 common English words, in the order you need them
This list holds 1,000 common English words in 50 sets of 20. It starts with survival
words such as yes, water and help, then moves through people, food, numbers and verbs, and on to travel, work and feelings.
Every word has an example sentence, audio and a picture.
His grandfather walks in the garden every morning.
husband
She cooks dinner with her husband every evening.
wife
He buys flowers for his wife every week.
People 61–80
neighbor
My new neighbor is very friendly.
guest
We have a guest staying in our house.
boss
I will ask my boss for a day off.
teacher
The teacher writes on the board.
student
Every student has a book.
doctor
You should see a doctor today.
nurse
The nurse helps the sick boy.
police officer
A police officer is standing near the car.
driver
The bus driver stops here.
waiter
The waiter brings our food.
young
The young boy plays in the park.
old
My grandfather is very old.
tall
He is tall and can reach the top shelf.
short
She is short, but she runs fast.
adult
An adult must sign this form.
group
A group of students is waiting outside.
couple
The happy couple walks together.
stranger
Do not open the door to a stranger.
colleague
I eat lunch with my colleague every day.
team
Our team won the game today.
Food 81–100
bread
I eat bread for breakfast every day.
milk
She drinks a glass of warm milk.
coffee
He likes to drink hot coffee.
tea
We drink green tea in the morning.
egg
I cook an egg in the pan.
cheese
He puts some cheese on his bread.
butter
I spread butter on the toast.
meat
They do not eat meat at all.
chicken
We have roasted chicken for dinner.
fish
She ordered fresh fish at the restaurant.
rice
I eat rice with chicken for dinner.
sugar
Do you want sugar in your tea?
salt
Please pass me the salt.
soup
This hot soup is very good.
salad
She makes a fresh salad every day.
fruit
We buy sweet fruit at the market.
vegetable
A carrot is a healthy vegetable.
apple
He eats a red apple in the morning.
banana
I like to eat a yellow banana.
potato
There is a big potato on my plate.
Words 101–200Food, Numbers, Questions
Food 101–120
tomato
This red tomato is sweet.
onion
I chop the onion for dinner.
orange
She eats a sweet orange.
lemon
This yellow lemon is very sour.
wine
They drink red wine with dinner.
beer
He drinks a cold beer.
juice
I drink apple juice in the morning.
cake
We eat birthday cake together.
chocolate
I love sweet dark chocolate.
ice cream
The children want cold ice cream.
breakfast
I eat eggs for breakfast every morning.
lunch
We meet at noon to have lunch together.
dinner
They make a big dinner on Sundays.
to eat
I want to eat an apple now.
to drink
You need to drink water every day.
to cook
My father likes to cook soup for us.
hungry
The boy is hungry after school.
thirsty
I am thirsty after my long walk.
delicious
This warm bread is delicious.
sweet
This red fruit has a sweet taste.
Food 121–140
restaurant
We eat dinner at a good restaurant.
cafe
I drink tea at the cafe.
menu
Can I see the menu, please?
check
We pay the check after dinner.
table
The food is on the table.
chair
Please sit on this chair.
plate
The bread is on the plate.
glass
I drink water from a glass.
cup
She has a cup of hot coffee.
bottle
There is milk in the bottle.
knife
I cut the bread with a sharp knife.
fork
He eats his salad with a fork.
spoon
She eats soup with a large spoon.
salty
These potato chips are very salty.
spicy
This hot curry is too spicy for me.
to order
We are ready to order our dinner now.
to taste
Please taste this sauce and tell me what you think.
to pay
I will pay for the meal with cash.
dessert
We had chocolate cake for dessert.
kitchen
Mom is cooking dinner in the kitchen.
Numbers 141–160
one
I have one brother.
two
She has two cats.
three
There are three books on the desk.
four
A car has four wheels.
five
I see five birds in the tree.
six
We need six eggs for the cake.
seven
There are seven days in a week.
eight
The class starts at eight o'clock.
nine
He has nine new pens.
ten
I have ten fingers.
eleven
I have eleven red apples in my bag.
twelve
There are twelve months in one year.
thirteen
My brother is thirteen years old today.
fourteen
She bought fourteen eggs at the store.
fifteen
The bus arrives in fifteen minutes.
sixteen
He has sixteen books on his desk.
seventeen
We need seventeen chairs for the class.
eighteen
She is eighteen and lives in a new house.
nineteen
There are nineteen students in the room.
twenty
I have twenty dollars in my pocket.
Numbers 161–180
thirty
The lesson lasts for thirty minutes.
forty
My father is forty years old today.
fifty
There are fifty students in the room.
sixty
An hour has sixty minutes.
seventy
This old book has seventy pages.
eighty
The box costs eighty dollars.
ninety
She scored ninety points on the test.
hundred
I have one hundred pens on my desk.
thousand
A thousand people visited the park.
million
More than a million people live here.
zero
The score is zero to zero.
half
I ate half of the apple.
first
This is my first day at work.
second
She lives on the second floor.
third
He finished in third place.
last
This is the last bus tonight.
number
What is your phone number?
pair
I need a new pair of shoes.
dozen
She bought a dozen eggs.
quarter
It is a quarter after four.
Questions 181–200
what
What is your name?
who
Who is that tall man?
where
Where do you live?
when
When does the bus come?
why
Why are you happy today?
how
How do you make this soup?
which
Which book do you want?
how much
How much does this shirt cost?
how many
How many apples do you have?
whose
Whose pen is on the table?
question
I have a question for the teacher.
answer
Do you know the answer to this question?
to ask
Can I ask for some help?
to answer
Please answer the phone.
again
Can you say that again, please?
slowly
Please speak slowly so I can understand.
word
What does this word mean?
language
English is a difficult language to learn.
to mean
What do you mean by that?
to repeat
Could you repeat the question?
Words 201–300Grammar words, Core verbs, Home
Grammar words 201–220
I
I live in a big city.
you
Are you ready to go?
he
He is my brother.
she
She reads every day.
it
It is very cold outside.
we
We walk to school together.
they
They are my good friends.
you
Can you all hear me?
my
This is my new book.
your
Where is your car?
his
He puts on his coat.
her
She opens her book.
our
This is our new house.
their
I like their car.
the
A cat sits on the chair.
a
I eat a banana every day.
this
This pen is blue.
that
Look at that bird in the tree.
not
I am not tired today.
there is
There is milk on the table.
Core verbs 221–240
to be
I am a student at this school.
to have
They have a small brown dog.
to do
I do my homework every day.
to go
We go to the park on Sundays.
to come
Please come to my house today.
to want
I want a glass of cold water.
can
She can read English very well.
to know
I know the answer to that question.
to see
I see a big bird in the tree.
to say
What did you say to your friend?
to make
I want to make a hot cup of tea.
to take
Please take an apple from the table.
to give
Can you give me that book, please?
to get
I need to get some milk from the store.
to find
I cannot find my house keys.
to think
I think this is a very good idea.
to need
We need some more water today.
to like
They really like their new green car.
to live
My grandparents live in a small town.
to work
He has to work every day this week.
Core verbs 241–260
must
I must go to sleep now.
to put
Please put the cup on the table.
to use
Can I use your pen?
to hear
I can hear music in the room.
to look
Look at that big dog.
to keep
You can keep this book.
to let
Please let me open the door.
to begin
We begin class at nine.
to finish
I will finish my work soon.
to try
I want to try this new food.
to help
Can you help me carry this box?
to leave
We need to leave the house now.
to stay
I want to stay home this weekend.
to become
He wants to become a doctor one day.
to seem
You seem very happy today.
to feel
I feel tired after the long walk.
to believe
I believe that you are telling the truth.
to change
Leaves change color in autumn.
to choose
You can choose any book you like.
to happen
Accidents can happen when you are not careful.
Home 261–280
house
They live in a big white house.
home
I want to go home after work.
apartment
My new apartment is on the second floor.
room
This room has a large bed and a desk.
door
Please close the door behind you.
window
Open the window to let fresh air in.
wall
There is a beautiful picture on the wall.
floor
The wooden floor is very clean.
roof
Birds are sitting on the roof of the building.
stairs
She walked up the stairs to her bedroom.
bed
I go to bed early when I am tired.
bedroom
My bedroom has a big window.
bathroom
The bathroom is at the end of the hall.
garden
There are red flowers in the garden.
key
I cannot find the key to my house.
lamp
Please turn on the desk lamp.
mirror
She looks at her face in the mirror.
sofa
We sit on the sofa and watch TV.
shelf
He puts the books on the shelf.
rent
We pay the rent every month.
Home 281–300
soap
Please wash your hands with soap.
towel
Dry your face with a clean towel.
blanket
This warm blanket is on the bed.
pillow
I need a soft pillow to sleep.
fridge
Put the milk in the fridge.
oven
The bread is baking in the oven.
pot
She cooks soup in a big pot.
pan
He fries eggs in the pan.
bowl
I eat rice from a small bowl.
trash
Please throw the paper in the trash.
to clean
I need to clean my bedroom today.
to wash
Please wash your hands before dinner.
to sleep
The baby wants to sleep now.
to wake up
I wake up early every morning.
to sit
You can sit on this chair.
to stand
Please stand next to the door.
clean
The kitchen floor is very clean.
dirty
Your shoes are dirty from the rain.
light
The sun gives us warmth and light.
dark
It is very dark outside at night.
Words 301–400Body, Clothes, Colors, Adjectives
Body 301–320
body
Exercise is good for your body.
head
He wore a warm hat on his head.
face
She washed her face with cold water.
eye
I have something in my left eye.
ear
He put the phone to his ear.
nose
She has a small nose.
mouth
Do not speak with food in your mouth.
tooth
The baby has one new tooth.
hair
She has long brown hair.
hand
Hold my hand when we cross the street.
arm
He broke his arm last winter.
finger
He wears a gold ring on his finger.
leg
My left leg hurts after the long walk.
foot
Put your right foot in the shoe.
back
He carries a heavy bag on his back.
stomach
My stomach hurts after lunch.
heart
You can hear your heart beat.
skin
The sun is warm on my skin.
blood
The doctor takes a little blood for a test.
bone
The dog has a big bone.
Clothes 321–340
clothes
I buy new clothes for the summer.
shirt
He wears a white shirt to work.
pants
These blue pants are too long.
dress
She wears a pretty dress today.
skirt
My sister likes this red skirt.
coat
Put on your warm coat because it is cold.
jacket
I need a light jacket for the walk.
shoe
I cannot find my left shoe.
sock
There is a hole in my sock.
hat
He takes off his hat in the house.
scarf
She wears a warm scarf in winter.
glove
I lost one glove in the snow.
belt
This belt is too long for my pants.
pocket
I have some money in my pocket.
glasses
He needs his glasses to read this book.
bag
My school bag is very heavy today.
watch
My new watch tells the right time.
ring
She has a gold ring on her finger.
to wear
I wear a blue shirt to work.
size
Do you have this dress in a small size?
Colors 341–360
color
What is your favorite color?
red
She has a red apple.
blue
The sky is very blue today.
green
The grass is green in spring.
yellow
The sun is bright and yellow.
black
He wears a black coat.
white
The snow is clean and white.
gray
The cat has soft gray fur.
brown
I see a little brown dog.
orange
She painted the wall orange.
pink
She wears a pink dress.
purple
I like the purple flower.
gold
He bought a gold ring.
silver
This silver coin is old.
light
The room has light blue walls.
shape
What is the shape of the box?
circle
Draw a circle on the paper.
square
A square has four equal sides.
line
Use a ruler to draw a straight line.
point
Mark the point on the map.
Adjectives 361–380
new
I bought a new car yesterday.
old
This is an old book from my grandfather.
long
We walked down a long street.
short
She wears a short dress today.
wide
The river is very wide here.
narrow
The car cannot go down this narrow road.
heavy
This box is too heavy to carry.
light
The bag is light and easy to hold.
strong
He is very strong and lifts big boxes.
weak
I feel weak when I am sick.
fast
He can run very fast.
slow
Turtles are very slow animals.
easy
This English test is very easy.
difficult
This math problem is too difficult for me.
beautiful
She has a beautiful garden.
ugly
That is a very ugly shirt.
full
The glass is full of water.
empty
The box is completely empty.
expensive
This new car is too expensive to buy.
cheap
Apples are very cheap at the market.
Adjectives 381–400
warm
The soup is nice and warm.
cool
Drink some cool water on a hot day.
wet
My shoes are wet from the rain.
dry
The clothes are dry now.
hard
The rock is very hard.
soft
This bed is very soft and comfortable.
high
The bird is high in the sky.
low
The water level is very low today.
deep
The river is too deep to cross.
thick
He wears a thick coat in the winter.
thin
This book is very thin.
quiet
The library is a quiet place to study.
loud
The music next door is too loud.
important
Sleep is important for your health.
same
We wear the same shoes.
different
They have two different cars.
true
Is this story true?
false
Is this sentence true or false?
ready
Dinner is ready now.
free
The coffee here is free today.
Words 401–500Time, Place, City, Transport
Time 401–420
time
Do you have time to help me today?
hour
The class lasts for one hour.
minute
Please wait for one minute.
week
I will see my friend next week.
month
They will travel next month.
year
We lived here for one year.
morning
I drink hot tea every morning.
afternoon
We can meet this afternoon.
evening
He reads a book in the evening.
night
The stars are bright at night.
Monday
School starts on Monday.
Tuesday
I have a music class on Tuesday.
Wednesday
We eat pizza every Wednesday.
Thursday
The shop is open this Thursday.
Friday
See you next Friday!
Saturday
I sleep late on Saturday.
Sunday
We visit our family on Sunday.
weekend
Have a great weekend!
clock
The clock on the wall says three.
calendar
I mark the date on my calendar.
Time 421–440
January
The new year starts in January.
February
It is often cold in February.
March
Spring begins in March.
April
It rains a lot in April.
May
Flowers bloom in May.
June
School ends in June.
July
The weather is very hot in July.
August
We go to the beach in August.
September
Children return to school in September.
October
The leaves turn red in October.
November
It gets cold here in November.
December
My family visits us in December.
spring
Flowers open in the spring.
summer
We go to the beach in the summer.
fall
We pick apples in the fall.
winter
Snow falls in the winter.
season
What is your favorite season?
date
What is the date today?
birthday
I got a cake on my birthday.
holiday
The bank is closed for the holiday.
Place 441–460
place
This park is a nice place to read.
country
Canada is a very large country.
city
She lives in a big city with tall buildings.
town
There is a small market in our town.
village
My grandparents live in a quiet village.
street
Cars are parked along the street.
road
Walk carefully across the road.
address
Please write your home address on the paper.
world
He wants to travel around the world.
north
Canada is north of the United States.
south
Birds fly to the south in winter.
east
The sun rises in the east.
west
The sun sets in the west.
middle
She sits in the middle of the room.
side
Walk on this side of the street.
corner
There is a shop on the corner.
top
The book is on top of the desk.
bottom
Sign your name at the bottom of the page.
front
I will wait in front of the house.
back
The garden is at the back of the house.
City 461–480
store
I buy bread at the store.
market
The market has fresh fruit.
bank
She gets money from the bank.
hospital
He works at a big hospital.
pharmacy
I need medicine from the pharmacy.
school
Children walk to school.
church
The old church is very quiet.
hotel
We sleep in a nice hotel.
park
They play in the park.
square
People meet in the town square.
bridge
We walk across the bridge every morning.
building
That tall building has many windows.
office
She works in a quiet office.
library
I read books at the library.
post office
He sends letters at the post office.
police station
The police station is down the street.
supermarket
We buy food at the supermarket.
bakery
She buys fresh bread at the bakery.
factory
My uncle works in a car factory.
center
There are many shops in the town center.
Transport 481–500
car
My father drives a blue car to work.
bus
We take the bus to school every morning.
train
The train is fast and cheap.
plane
The plane flies high in the sky.
bicycle
I ride my bicycle in the park.
boat
They fish from a small boat on the lake.
taxi
She calls a taxi to go home.
station
I will meet you at the train station.
airport
We arrived at the airport two hours early.
stop
Wait for me at the bus stop.
ticket
I bought a train ticket yesterday.
seat
This seat is very comfortable.
to drive
He learns to drive a car.
to ride
They ride their bikes to school.
to wait
We wait for the bus here.
to arrive
The plane will arrive soon.
to depart
The train will depart at noon.
late
Sorry I am late for class.
early
She woke up early this morning.
gasoline
The car needs more gasoline.
Words 501–600Shopping, Money, Work, School, Motion verbs
Shopping 501–520
to buy
I want to buy some fresh milk.
to sell
They sell fruit at the market.
to cost
These shoes cost twenty dollars.
price
The price of this bread is very low.
shopping
We go shopping every Saturday morning.
customer
The customer asks for help in the store.
receipt
Keep your receipt after you pay.
shopping bag
Put the apples into the shopping bag.
box
There are toys inside the big box.
list
I write a list before I go to the store.
gift
I bought a birthday gift for my sister.
discount
The store offers a ten percent discount today.
line
We waited in a long line to buy tickets.
brand
This is my favorite brand of shoes.
to return
I need to return this shirt because it is too small.
to bring
Please bring your book to class tomorrow.
to carry
Can you help me carry these heavy boxes?
thing
What is that thing on the table?
product
This new product is very popular.
quality
These shoes are made of high quality leather.
Money 521–540
coin
I found a gold coin on the street.
bill
He paid with a twenty-dollar bill.
debit card
I use my debit card at the store.
cash
Do you have enough cash for lunch?
change
Here is your change after buying the book.
account
I put money into my bank account.
salary
She gets her salary at the end of the month.
tax
The price includes the tax.
debt
He worked hard to pay his debt.
loan
They need a bank loan to buy a house.
to save
I want to save money for a new car.
to spend
Do not spend all your money on clothes.
to earn
She works hard to earn a good salary.
to borrow
Can I borrow five dollars from you?
to lend
He agreed to lend me his bicycle.
rich
The rich family lives in a big house.
poor
He helps poor people in the city.
euro
The coffee costs one euro.
dollar
I have one dollar in my pocket.
insurance
Do you have insurance for your car?
Work 541–560
job
She started a new job this week.
company
He works for a large company in the city.
meeting
We have an important meeting at ten o'clock.
project
Our team finished the project on time.
task
This simple task will take only five minutes.
plan
Do you have a plan for tomorrow?
report
Please read this short report before lunch.
contract
He will sign the contract today.
service
The food and the service were very good.
experience
She has a lot of experience in this work.
career
She wants a long career in teaching.
interview
I have a job interview tomorrow morning.
to manage
He learned how to manage a small team.
to hire
They want to hire two new workers.
to organize
I need to organize the books on my desk.
to decide
It is hard to decide what to eat.
to succeed
Work hard if you want to succeed.
to fail
Do not be afraid to fail sometimes.
busy
The doctor is very busy today.
tired
I am tired and want to sleep.
School 561–580
class
We have an English class today.
lesson
The teacher starts the new lesson.
book
I read a good book every night.
notebook
She writes notes in her notebook.
pen
Can I use your blue pen?
pencil
He draws a picture with a pencil.
paper
I need a sheet of white paper.
page
Please open your book to page ten.
exam
The students study for the big exam.
homework
I must finish my math homework now.
university
My sister goes to a good university.
subject
Math is my favorite subject at school.
to learn
I want to learn a new language.
to study
We study in the library every day.
to teach
He will teach English to the children.
to read
I read a book before bed.
to write
Please write your name on the paper.
to count
The boy can count from one to ten.
to remember
I always remember to lock the door.
to forget
Do not forget your keys at home.
Motion verbs 581–600
to walk
I walk to school every morning.
to run
The children run in the park.
to jump
Can you jump over the small box?
to swim
We swim in the pool every summer.
to fly
Many birds fly south in winter.
to climb
Cats like to climb tall trees.
to fall
Dry leaves fall from the tree.
to enter
Please enter the room quietly.
to exit
Please exit the building through this door.
to return
I will return home at five o'clock.
to turn
Please turn left at the next corner.
to stop
The red light means you must stop.
to follow
Please follow me to your room.
to cross
Look both ways before you cross the street.
to push
You need to push the door to open it.
to pull
Do not pull the dog's tail.
to throw
Can you throw the ball to me?
to catch
Try to catch the ball with two hands.
to move
Please help me move this heavy table.
to send
I will send you an email today.
Words 601–700Speaking verbs, Animals, Nature, Weather, Linking words
Speaking verbs 601–620
to talk
We talk every day after school.
to tell
Can you tell me your name?
to call
I will call my mother tonight.
to listen
Please listen to the teacher.
to explain
Can you explain the rule to me?
to translate
He can translate this word into Spanish.
to mention
Did she mention the party to you?
to agree
I agree with your plan.
to refuse
They refuse to open the door.
to promise
I promise to help you tomorrow.
to thank
I want to thank you for the nice gift.
to apologize
He wants to apologize for being late.
to invite
We will invite our friends to the party.
to greet
They always greet us with a warm smile.
to shout
Please do not shout in the quiet room.
to whisper
She had to whisper the secret to me.
to lie
It is not good to lie to your parents.
to discuss
We need to discuss our plan for tomorrow.
to complain
Customers often complain about cold food.
to suggest
Can you suggest a good book for me?
Animals 621–640
animal
The dog is a friendly animal.
dog
My dog likes to run in the park.
cat
The cat sleeps on the bed.
bird
A blue bird is in the tree.
fish
A little fish swims in the water.
horse
He has a big brown horse.
cow
The cow eats green grass.
pig
The pink pig is very clean.
sheep
One white sheep is on the hill.
chicken
The chicken walks around the farm.
mouse
The cat runs after a small mouse.
insect
There is a small insect on the green leaf.
bee
A bee makes sweet honey in the garden.
spider
I see a black spider on the wall.
bear
The big brown bear sleeps in the winter.
lion
The strong lion sleeps under the big tree.
elephant
The elephant drinks water with its long trunk.
monkey
The funny monkey eats a yellow banana.
wing
The little bird has a broken wing.
tail
The happy dog wags its short tail.
Nature 641–660
nature
I love to walk and enjoy nature.
tree
Birds sit in the tall tree.
flower
She gave me a yellow flower.
grass
The green grass is wet today.
leaf
A brown leaf fell from the tree.
forest
Many animals live in the forest.
mountain
We can see snow on the mountain.
river
The river flows into the sea.
lake
They swim in the lake every summer.
sea
We went on a boat in the sea.
beach
We walk on the beach every morning.
island
They live on a small island.
field
Cows are eating grass in the field.
stone
He threw a stone into the water.
sand
The sand is very hot today.
soil
Plants grow well in rich soil.
sky
Look at the blue sky above us.
sun
The sun is shining brightly today.
moon
The moon looks bright tonight.
star
I can see one bright star tonight.
Weather 661–680
weather
The weather is very nice and sunny today.
rain
I need an umbrella because of the rain.
snow
Children love to play in the white snow.
wind
A cold wind is blowing from the north.
cloud
There is a big dark cloud in the sky.
storm
We stayed inside during the heavy storm.
fog
It is hard to drive in this thick fog.
ice
Please put some ice in my water glass.
temperature
The temperature drops quickly at night.
degree
It is only one degree outside this morning.
fire
We sat near the warm fire.
smoke
I can see black smoke in the sky.
air
Open the window to get fresh air.
shadow
The tree makes a long shadow.
umbrella
Take an umbrella because it is wet outside.
to rain
It began to rain this morning.
to snow
It will snow in the mountains today.
to shine
The sun starts to shine.
to freeze
Water will freeze when it is very cold.
to blow
A cold wind begins to blow.
Linking words 681–700
and
I like tea and coffee.
or
Do you want water or milk?
but
I want to go, but I am tired.
because
I stay home because it is raining.
if
If it is sunny, we can walk.
when
Call me when you get home.
so
I was hungry, so I ate lunch.
then
We ate dinner, and then we slept.
also
She speaks English and also Spanish.
although
Although it is cold, he wears a shirt.
while
I listen to music while I cook dinner.
than
My brother is taller than me.
that
I know that you are very busy today.
however
I wanted to go; however, it was raining.
to
I went shopping to buy some milk.
until
We stayed at the party until midnight.
since
I have lived here since last year.
unless
We cannot go outside unless it stops raining.
both
Both of my parents are teachers.
neither
Neither answer is correct.
Words 701–800Prepositions, Adverbs, Feelings, Health, Communication
Prepositions 701–720
in
The keys are in the bag.
on
The book is on the table.
at
We will meet at the station.
to
He walked to the park.
from
This gift is from my friend.
with
I drink tea with milk.
without
She left without her coat.
for
This box is for you.
about
We talk about the new movie.
of
She drank a glass of water.
under
The cat is sleeping under the table.
over
The bird flew over the house.
between
The ball is between the two shoes.
behind
The dog is hiding behind the tree.
in front of
My car is parked in front of the shop.
next to
She sat next to me on the bus.
near
We live near a big park.
far
The school is not far from my home.
through
They walked through the open door.
against
Put the ladder against the wall.
Adverbs 721–740
always
I always drink coffee in the morning.
never
He never eats meat because he is a vegetarian.
often
We often walk in the park after dinner.
sometimes
She sometimes reads books before bed.
usually
They usually go to sleep at ten.
rarely
I rarely watch television during the day.
already
We have already finished our lunch.
still
It is still raining outside.
yet
The bus has not arrived yet.
soon
See you soon at the station.
very
The tea is very hot.
too
This box is too heavy for me.
quite
The movie was quite long.
almost
It is almost time for dinner.
only
I have only one brother.
even
He can even speak three languages.
together
We walk to school together.
alone
She likes to read alone in her room.
quickly
He ran quickly to catch the bus.
well
She plays the piano very well.
Feelings 741–760
happy
I am very happy today.
sad
She is sad because it is raining.
angry
He is angry with his brother.
afraid
The little boy is afraid of the dark.
surprised
We were surprised to see you here.
calm
Please stay calm and sit down.
nervous
I feel nervous before the test.
bored
He is bored with this game.
proud
My parents are proud of me.
jealous
She was jealous of her friend's new bike.
love
Their home is full of love and warmth.
fear
She has a strong fear of the dark.
joy
The good news brought us great joy.
hope
We still have hope for a better day.
to love
I love reading books on the weekend.
to hate
They hate getting up early in the morning.
to laugh
We always laugh at his funny jokes.
to cry
The little baby started to cry loudly.
to smile
She began to smile when she saw her friend.
to worry
Do not worry about the small things.
Health 761–780
health
Good food is important for your health.
illness
He missed school because of an illness.
pain
I feel a sharp pain in my leg.
medicine
Take this medicine with a glass of water.
fever
She is warm because she has a fever.
cough
A warm tea can help stop your cough.
cold
I caught a cold and need to rest.
headache
This loud music is giving me a headache.
wound
The doctor cleaned the wound on my arm.
accident
He had a small accident on his bike.
emergency
Call the hospital in an emergency.
appointment
I have a doctor's appointment at ten.
sick
She stayed home because she was sick.
healthy
Eating fresh fruit keeps you healthy.
to hurt
My legs hurt after the long walk.
to rest
You should rest in bed today.
to breathe
Take a deep breath and breathe slowly.
to recover
He needs time to recover from his illness.
to die
Plants die if they do not get water.
to be born
A new baby was born this morning.
Communication 781–800
phone
My phone is on the table.
message
I got your text message.
letter
She wrote a long letter to her friend.
letter
The first letter of the alphabet is A.
email
Send me an email today.
phone number
What is your phone number?
news
I have some good news for you.
newspaper
He reads the newspaper every morning.
story
Tell me a funny story.
information
I need more information about the trip.
advice
Thank you for your good advice.
opinion
In my opinion, this movie is great.
sentence
Please write a short sentence.
voice
She has a very sweet voice.
sound
I hear a strange sound outside.
silence
There was complete silence in the room.
signature
Please put your signature here.
form
You must fill out this form.
document
Do not lose this important document.
passport
I need my passport to travel.
Words 801–900Technology, Travel, Leisure, Sport, Arts
Technology 801–820
computer
I use my computer for work every day.
internet
The internet is very slow today.
website
This website has a lot of good news.
screen
Please look at the screen now.
keyboard
My keyboard is new and clean.
camera
He bought a small camera for his trip.
photo
She showed me a nice photo of her dog.
video
We watched a funny video together.
file
Can you send me the file by email?
password
I forgot the password to my account.
battery
My phone needs a new battery.
electricity
The storm cut off the electricity.
machine
This washing machine is very quiet.
television
We watch television after dinner.
radio
He listens to the radio in his car.
button
Press the red button to start.
cable
I lost the charging cable for my laptop.
to download
I want to download this movie.
to search
You can search for the answer online.
to turn on
Please turn on the light.
Travel 821–840
travel
I love to travel to new cities every year.
trip
We had a great trip to the beach last week.
suitcase
He packed his clothes into a big suitcase.
luggage
You can leave your luggage by the front door.
map
Look at the map to find the right street.
border
They showed their passports at the border.
flight
Our flight to Spain leaves in two hours.
reservation
I have a reservation for dinner tonight.
hotel room
The hotel room has a large window and a clean bed.
tourist
The tourist took many pictures of the old bridge.
guide
The guide told us about the old city.
distance
The distance to the beach is very short.
direction
Which direction should we walk in?
way
This is the fastest way to get home.
to travel
We love to travel during the summer.
to visit
I want to visit my friend this weekend.
to book
She needs to book a room for tonight.
to pack
Please help me pack my bags.
to lose
Do not lose your keys again.
to show
Can you show me the new photos?
Leisure 841–860
party
We are going to a birthday party tonight.
music
I like to listen to quiet music while I read.
song
She sings a happy song in the morning.
movie
Let us watch a funny movie together.
game
The children play a board game on the floor.
toy
The baby plays with a wooden toy.
hobby
Painting is my favorite hobby.
vacation
We are going to the beach for our summer vacation.
ticket
I bought a ticket for the concert.
fun
Playing in the park is so much fun.
to play
The children play in the park every day.
to dance
They dance together at the party.
to sing
She likes to sing in the shower.
to watch
We watch a movie on Friday night.
to celebrate
We celebrate my birthday with a big cake.
to relax
I like to relax on Sunday morning.
to meet
Let us meet at the train station at five.
to enjoy
I enjoy good food with my friends.
interesting
This book is very interesting to read.
boring
The long movie is quite boring.
Sport 861–880
sport
Swimming is my favorite sport.
soccer
We play soccer in the park every Sunday.
ball
He kicked the ball over the fence.
player
She is the best player on our team.
match
Did you watch the tennis match yesterday?
goal
He scored a great goal in the final minute.
coach
Our coach helps us practice every day.
gym
I go to the gym three times a week.
race
She ran fast and won the race.
prize
The winner received a big prize.
to win
We want to win the game today.
to lose
They do not want to lose this match.
to train
I train every day after school.
to kick
Please kick the ball to me.
to score
He needs to score one more goal.
to compete
Many runners compete in the race.
teammate
She passed the ball to her teammate.
rule
You must follow the rule of the game.
score
The final score was two to one.
champion
Our team is the new champion.
Arts 881–900
art
She likes to study art at school.
picture
Look at this picture of my family.
museum
We visit the museum on Sundays.
theater
We bought two tickets for the theater.
the movies
Do you want to go to the movies tonight?
concert
The music concert was very loud.
artist
My sister is a great artist.
writer
The writer is working on a new book.
actor
He is a famous actor in this movie.
singer
The singer has a beautiful voice.
instrument
She learns to play a new instrument at school.
guitar
He plays the guitar in his room every day.
piano
My sister practices the piano every afternoon.
stage
The singer walks onto the stage and smiles.
poem
I wrote a short poem for my friend.
novel
She is reading a very long novel.
to draw
Children love to draw pictures of animals.
to paint
We want to paint the walls of this room white.
to perform
The band will perform five songs tonight.
to create
Artists use color to create beautiful art.
Words 901–1000Daily verbs, Quantity, Abstract words, Social life
Daily verbs 901–920
to open
Please open the window.
to close
He will close the shop at night.
to break
Be careful not to break the glass.
to fix
Can you fix my broken clock?
to build
They want to build a small house.
to cut
Use the knife to cut the bread.
to fill
I need to fill this bottle with water.
to empty
Please empty the trash can.
to hold
Can you hold my bag for a minute?
to drop
Do not drop that heavy box.
to touch
Please do not touch the hot glass.
to hurry
We must hurry to catch the bus.
to get dressed
I get dressed quickly in the morning.
to shower
I shower every day after work.
to brush
You should brush your teeth now.
to go shopping
They go shopping for food on Saturdays.
to prepare
He will prepare dinner for us.
to serve
They serve breakfast at eight.
to share
Can we share this big pizza?
to check
Let me check the time on my watch.
Quantity 921–940
all
We ate all the apples.
some
Can I have some water?
many
She has many good friends.
a few
There are a few books on the table.
much
How much does this cost?
more
I need more time to finish.
less
Please put less sugar in my tea.
enough
Do we have enough food for dinner?
nothing
There is nothing in the box.
everything
He told me everything about the trip.
something
I want to eat something sweet.
everyone
Everyone in the class is here.
someone
There is someone at the door.
nobody
Nobody knows the answer to this question.
each
Each student has a new book.
other
Do you have any other questions?
piece
Can I have a piece of cake?
part
This is the best part of the movie.
weight
He wants to check his weight.
kilo
I bought one kilo of apples.
Abstract words 941–960
life
She loves her new life in the city.
death
She was very sad after the death of her old dog.
idea
That is a very good idea.
reason
What is the reason for your visit?
truth
Always tell the truth to your friends.
freedom
Birds have the freedom to fly anywhere.
power
The storm cut the power in our house.
peace
I like the peace and quiet of the morning.
war
Nobody wants to start a war.
history
We learn about the past in history class.
future
I hope for a happy future.
past
We cannot change the past.
present
Try to live in the present.
chance
Give him a second chance.
luck
I wish you good luck on your test.
risk
There is a big risk of rain today.
difference
Can you see the difference between them?
example
Can you show me an example?
result
I am waiting for my test result.
goal
My goal is to learn a new language.
Abstract words 961–980
way
This is a good way to learn a new language.
situation
We are in a difficult situation right now.
condition
The old car is still in good condition.
effort
She put a lot of effort into her homework.
progress
You are making great progress in class.
mistake
I made a small mistake on the test.
success
The school party was a big success.
danger
The sign warns people about the danger.
safety
Wear a helmet for your own safety.
need
There is no need to worry about it.
right
Every child has the right to go to school.
duty
It is my duty to help my family.
law
You must follow the law.
government
The government made a new rule today.
society
We want to live in a safe society.
culture
I like learning about food from another culture.
religion
People find peace in their religion.
science
We learn about plants in science class.
character
She has a kind and honest character.
memory
I have a happy memory from that summer.
Social life 981–1000
invitation
I received an invitation to the party.
favor
Can you do me a small favor?
permission
You need permission to leave early.
apology
He wrote a sincere apology to her.
compliment
She gave me a nice compliment today.
friendship
Our friendship is very important to me.
trust
It takes time to build trust.
respect
Children should show respect to teachers.
support
Thank you for your help and support.
agreement
They finally reached an agreement.
polite
The boy is always polite to his teachers.
rude
It is rude to talk with your mouth full.
kind
Thank you for your kind words.
funny
He told a very funny joke yesterday.
serious
Why do you have such a serious face?
honest
Please give me an honest answer.
to introduce
I want to introduce my new friend to you.
to congratulate
We called to congratulate him on his new job.
to forgive
Can you forgive me for being late?
to trust
I trust you with my secrets.
How is this list ordered?
A frequency list of any language starts with its words for "the", "of" and "and". Those words
matter, but you cannot say anything with them on day one. This list is ordered by use to a
beginner. The words you need to greet, ask, eat and get around come first. Pronouns and other
grammar words arrive from word 201, and linking words and prepositions after word 680, when
you have sentences to put them in.
How are English words shown?
The list follows US spelling, as in center and
neighbor. Verbs are listed with "to", as in
to speak. There is no English meaning column here, because the word
is its own meaning. The sentence and the picture carry the sense.
How do I learn these words?
Read each sentence aloud. Then test yourself. Twenty words a day finishes the list in 50 days.