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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.

1–100

Space turns the card. 1 is Not yet, 2 is Got it.

Words 1–100 Survival, People, Food

Survival 1–20

  1. yes

    Yes, I want to go to the park.

    yes
  2. no

    No, I do not have a car.

    no
  3. hello

    Hello, how are you today?

    hello
  4. goodbye

    See you tomorrow, goodbye!

    goodbye
  5. please

    Can I have some bread, please?

    please
  6. thank you

    Thank you for the nice gift.

    thank you
  7. sorry

    I am sorry I am late.

    sorry
  8. excuse me

    Excuse me, where is the bus stop?

    excuse me
  9. help

    Thank you for your help with my work.

    help
  10. water

    I drink water from a glass.

    water
  11. food

    This food is very tasty.

    food
  12. name

    What is your name?

    name
  13. good

    She has a good idea.

    good
  14. bad

    The weather is very bad today.

    bad
  15. restroom

    Excuse me, where is the restroom?

    toilet
  16. money

    I need some money for the bus.

    money
  17. to understand

    I do not understand this word.

    to understand
  18. to speak

    Can you speak English?

    to speak
  19. friend

    He is my best friend.

    friend
  20. day

    Have a nice day!

    day

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Survival 21–40

  1. good morning

    Good morning, how are you today?

    good morning
  2. good night

    I am going to sleep now, good night.

    good night
  3. welcome

    Welcome to our new home!

    welcome
  4. maybe

    Maybe we can go to the park later.

    maybe
  5. okay

    Is it okay if I open the window?

    okay
  6. here

    Please sit here next to me.

    here
  7. there

    Your bag is over there on the chair.

    there
  8. now

    We need to leave now.

    now
  9. today

    The weather is very warm today.

    today
  10. tomorrow

    I will see you at school tomorrow.

    tomorrow
  11. yesterday

    I saw my friend yesterday.

    yesterday
  12. big

    They live in a big house.

    big
  13. small

    The cat is very small.

    small
  14. hot

    The tea is too hot to drink.

    hot
  15. cold

    It is very cold outside today.

    cold
  16. open

    The store is open until nine.

    open
  17. closed

    The shop is closed on Sunday.

    closed
  18. left

    Turn left at the school.

    left (direction)
  19. right

    My house is on the right.

    right (direction)
  20. problem

    I can help you with your problem.

    problem

People 41–60

  1. man

    The man walks to work every day.

    man
  2. woman

    A woman is reading a book on the train.

    woman
  3. child

    The child plays with a small ball.

    child
  4. boy

    The boy eats a red apple.

    boy
  5. girl

    The girl has a new school bag.

    girl
  6. baby

    The baby is sleeping in bed.

    baby
  7. person

    She is a very kind person.

    person
  8. people

    Many people live in this big city.

    people
  9. family

    My family has dinner together every night.

    family
  10. mother

    His mother helps him with his homework.

    mother
  11. father

    My father helps me with my homework.

    father
  12. parent

    Every parent wants the best for their child.

    parent
  13. son

    They have a young son who loves books.

    son
  14. daughter

    Her daughter plays in the park every day.

    daughter
  15. brother

    My older brother lives in a big city.

    brother
  16. sister

    I share a bedroom with my little sister.

    sister
  17. grandmother

    My grandmother bakes sweet bread for us.

    grandmother
  18. grandfather

    His grandfather walks in the garden every morning.

    grandfather
  19. husband

    She cooks dinner with her husband every evening.

    husband
  20. wife

    He buys flowers for his wife every week.

    wife

People 61–80

  1. neighbor

    My new neighbor is very friendly.

    neighbor
  2. guest

    We have a guest staying in our house.

    guest
  3. boss

    I will ask my boss for a day off.

    boss
  4. teacher

    The teacher writes on the board.

    teacher
  5. student

    Every student has a book.

    student
  6. doctor

    You should see a doctor today.

    doctor
  7. nurse

    The nurse helps the sick boy.

    nurse
  8. police officer

    A police officer is standing near the car.

    police officer
  9. driver

    The bus driver stops here.

    driver
  10. waiter

    The waiter brings our food.

    waiter
  11. young

    The young boy plays in the park.

    young
  12. old

    My grandfather is very old.

    old (age)
  13. tall

    He is tall and can reach the top shelf.

    tall
  14. short

    She is short, but she runs fast.

    short (height)
  15. adult

    An adult must sign this form.

    adult
  16. group

    A group of students is waiting outside.

    group
  17. couple

    The happy couple walks together.

    couple
  18. stranger

    Do not open the door to a stranger.

    stranger
  19. colleague

    I eat lunch with my colleague every day.

    colleague
  20. team

    Our team won the game today.

    team

Food 81–100

  1. bread

    I eat bread for breakfast every day.

    bread
  2. milk

    She drinks a glass of warm milk.

    milk
  3. coffee

    He likes to drink hot coffee.

    coffee
  4. tea

    We drink green tea in the morning.

    tea
  5. egg

    I cook an egg in the pan.

    egg
  6. cheese

    He puts some cheese on his bread.

    cheese
  7. butter

    I spread butter on the toast.

    butter
  8. meat

    They do not eat meat at all.

    meat
  9. chicken

    We have roasted chicken for dinner.

    chicken (food)
  10. fish

    She ordered fresh fish at the restaurant.

    fish (food)
  11. rice

    I eat rice with chicken for dinner.

    rice
  12. sugar

    Do you want sugar in your tea?

    sugar
  13. salt

    Please pass me the salt.

    salt
  14. soup

    This hot soup is very good.

    soup
  15. salad

    She makes a fresh salad every day.

    salad
  16. fruit

    We buy sweet fruit at the market.

    fruit
  17. vegetable

    A carrot is a healthy vegetable.

    vegetable
  18. apple

    He eats a red apple in the morning.

    apple
  19. banana

    I like to eat a yellow banana.

    banana
  20. potato

    There is a big potato on my plate.

    potato

Words 101–200 Food, Numbers, Questions

Food 101–120

  1. tomato

    This red tomato is sweet.

    tomato
  2. onion

    I chop the onion for dinner.

    onion
  3. orange

    She eats a sweet orange.

    orange (fruit)
  4. lemon

    This yellow lemon is very sour.

    lemon
  5. wine

    They drink red wine with dinner.

    wine
  6. beer

    He drinks a cold beer.

    beer
  7. juice

    I drink apple juice in the morning.

    juice
  8. cake

    We eat birthday cake together.

    cake
  9. chocolate

    I love sweet dark chocolate.

    chocolate
  10. ice cream

    The children want cold ice cream.

    ice cream
  11. breakfast

    I eat eggs for breakfast every morning.

    breakfast
  12. lunch

    We meet at noon to have lunch together.

    lunch
  13. dinner

    They make a big dinner on Sundays.

    dinner
  14. to eat

    I want to eat an apple now.

    to eat
  15. to drink

    You need to drink water every day.

    to drink
  16. to cook

    My father likes to cook soup for us.

    to cook
  17. hungry

    The boy is hungry after school.

    hungry
  18. thirsty

    I am thirsty after my long walk.

    thirsty
  19. delicious

    This warm bread is delicious.

    delicious
  20. sweet

    This red fruit has a sweet taste.

    sweet

Food 121–140

  1. restaurant

    We eat dinner at a good restaurant.

    restaurant
  2. cafe

    I drink tea at the cafe.

    cafe
  3. menu

    Can I see the menu, please?

    menu
  4. check

    We pay the check after dinner.

    bill (restaurant)
  5. table

    The food is on the table.

    table
  6. chair

    Please sit on this chair.

    chair
  7. plate

    The bread is on the plate.

    plate
  8. glass

    I drink water from a glass.

    glass (drinking)
  9. cup

    She has a cup of hot coffee.

    cup
  10. bottle

    There is milk in the bottle.

    bottle
  11. knife

    I cut the bread with a sharp knife.

    knife
  12. fork

    He eats his salad with a fork.

    fork
  13. spoon

    She eats soup with a large spoon.

    spoon
  14. salty

    These potato chips are very salty.

    salty
  15. spicy

    This hot curry is too spicy for me.

    spicy
  16. to order

    We are ready to order our dinner now.

    to order (food)
  17. to taste

    Please taste this sauce and tell me what you think.

    to taste
  18. to pay

    I will pay for the meal with cash.

    to pay
  19. dessert

    We had chocolate cake for dessert.

    dessert
  20. kitchen

    Mom is cooking dinner in the kitchen.

    kitchen

Numbers 141–160

  1. one

    I have one brother.

    one
  2. two

    She has two cats.

    two
  3. three

    There are three books on the desk.

    three
  4. four

    A car has four wheels.

    four
  5. five

    I see five birds in the tree.

    five
  6. six

    We need six eggs for the cake.

    six
  7. seven

    There are seven days in a week.

    seven
  8. eight

    The class starts at eight o'clock.

    eight
  9. nine

    He has nine new pens.

    nine
  10. ten

    I have ten fingers.

    ten
  11. eleven

    I have eleven red apples in my bag.

    eleven
  12. twelve

    There are twelve months in one year.

    twelve
  13. thirteen

    My brother is thirteen years old today.

    thirteen
  14. fourteen

    She bought fourteen eggs at the store.

    fourteen
  15. fifteen

    The bus arrives in fifteen minutes.

    fifteen
  16. sixteen

    He has sixteen books on his desk.

    sixteen
  17. seventeen

    We need seventeen chairs for the class.

    seventeen
  18. eighteen

    She is eighteen and lives in a new house.

    eighteen
  19. nineteen

    There are nineteen students in the room.

    nineteen
  20. twenty

    I have twenty dollars in my pocket.

    twenty

Numbers 161–180

  1. thirty

    The lesson lasts for thirty minutes.

    thirty
  2. forty

    My father is forty years old today.

    forty
  3. fifty

    There are fifty students in the room.

    fifty
  4. sixty

    An hour has sixty minutes.

    sixty
  5. seventy

    This old book has seventy pages.

    seventy
  6. eighty

    The box costs eighty dollars.

    eighty
  7. ninety

    She scored ninety points on the test.

    ninety
  8. hundred

    I have one hundred pens on my desk.

    hundred
  9. thousand

    A thousand people visited the park.

    thousand
  10. million

    More than a million people live here.

    million
  11. zero

    The score is zero to zero.

    zero
  12. half

    I ate half of the apple.

    half
  13. first

    This is my first day at work.

    first
  14. second

    She lives on the second floor.

    second (ordinal)
  15. third

    He finished in third place.

    third
  16. last

    This is the last bus tonight.

    last
  17. number

    What is your phone number?

    number
  18. pair

    I need a new pair of shoes.

    pair
  19. dozen

    She bought a dozen eggs.

    dozen
  20. quarter

    It is a quarter after four.

    quarter

Questions 181–200

  1. what

    What is your name?

    what
  2. who

    Who is that tall man?

    who
  3. where

    Where do you live?

    where
  4. when

    When does the bus come?

    when (question)
  5. why

    Why are you happy today?

    why
  6. how

    How do you make this soup?

    how
  7. which

    Which book do you want?

    which
  8. how much

    How much does this shirt cost?

    how much
  9. how many

    How many apples do you have?

    how many
  10. whose

    Whose pen is on the table?

    whose
  11. question

    I have a question for the teacher.

    question
  12. answer

    Do you know the answer to this question?

    answer
  13. to ask

    Can I ask for some help?

    to ask
  14. to answer

    Please answer the phone.

    to answer
  15. again

    Can you say that again, please?

    again
  16. slowly

    Please speak slowly so I can understand.

    slowly
  17. word

    What does this word mean?

    word
  18. language

    English is a difficult language to learn.

    language
  19. to mean

    What do you mean by that?

    to mean
  20. to repeat

    Could you repeat the question?

    to repeat

Words 201–300 Grammar words, Core verbs, Home

Grammar words 201–220

  1. I

    I live in a big city.

    I
  2. you

    Are you ready to go?

    you (singular)
  3. he

    He is my brother.

    he
  4. she

    She reads every day.

    she
  5. it

    It is very cold outside.

    it
  6. we

    We walk to school together.

    we
  7. they

    They are my good friends.

    they
  8. you

    Can you all hear me?

    you (plural)
  9. my

    This is my new book.

    my
  10. your

    Where is your car?

    your (singular)
  11. his

    He puts on his coat.

    his
  12. her

    She opens her book.

    her (possessive)
  13. our

    This is our new house.

    our
  14. their

    I like their car.

    their
  15. the

    A cat sits on the chair.

    the (definite article)
  16. a

    I eat a banana every day.

    a, an (indefinite article)
  17. this

    This pen is blue.

    this
  18. that

    Look at that bird in the tree.

    that (demonstrative)
  19. not

    I am not tired today.

    not
  20. there is

    There is milk on the table.

    there is (existential)

Core verbs 221–240

  1. to be

    I am a student at this school.

    to be
  2. to have

    They have a small brown dog.

    to have
  3. to do

    I do my homework every day.

    to do
  4. to go

    We go to the park on Sundays.

    to go
  5. to come

    Please come to my house today.

    to come
  6. to want

    I want a glass of cold water.

    to want
  7. can

    She can read English very well.

    to be able to
  8. to know

    I know the answer to that question.

    to know (a fact)
  9. to see

    I see a big bird in the tree.

    to see
  10. to say

    What did you say to your friend?

    to say
  11. to make

    I want to make a hot cup of tea.

    to make
  12. to take

    Please take an apple from the table.

    to take
  13. to give

    Can you give me that book, please?

    to give
  14. to get

    I need to get some milk from the store.

    to get
  15. to find

    I cannot find my house keys.

    to find
  16. to think

    I think this is a very good idea.

    to think
  17. to need

    We need some more water today.

    to need
  18. to like

    They really like their new green car.

    to like
  19. to live

    My grandparents live in a small town.

    to live
  20. to work

    He has to work every day this week.

    to work

Core verbs 241–260

  1. must

    I must go to sleep now.

    to have to
  2. to put

    Please put the cup on the table.

    to put
  3. to use

    Can I use your pen?

    to use
  4. to hear

    I can hear music in the room.

    to hear
  5. to look

    Look at that big dog.

    to look
  6. to keep

    You can keep this book.

    to keep
  7. to let

    Please let me open the door.

    to let
  8. to begin

    We begin class at nine.

    to begin
  9. to finish

    I will finish my work soon.

    to finish
  10. to try

    I want to try this new food.

    to try
  11. to help

    Can you help me carry this box?

    to help
  12. to leave

    We need to leave the house now.

    to leave
  13. to stay

    I want to stay home this weekend.

    to stay
  14. to become

    He wants to become a doctor one day.

    to become
  15. to seem

    You seem very happy today.

    to seem
  16. to feel

    I feel tired after the long walk.

    to feel
  17. to believe

    I believe that you are telling the truth.

    to believe
  18. to change

    Leaves change color in autumn.

    to change
  19. to choose

    You can choose any book you like.

    to choose
  20. to happen

    Accidents can happen when you are not careful.

    to happen

Home 261–280

  1. house

    They live in a big white house.

    house
  2. home

    I want to go home after work.

    home
  3. apartment

    My new apartment is on the second floor.

    apartment
  4. room

    This room has a large bed and a desk.

    room
  5. door

    Please close the door behind you.

    door
  6. window

    Open the window to let fresh air in.

    window
  7. wall

    There is a beautiful picture on the wall.

    wall
  8. floor

    The wooden floor is very clean.

    floor
  9. roof

    Birds are sitting on the roof of the building.

    roof
  10. stairs

    She walked up the stairs to her bedroom.

    stairs
  11. bed

    I go to bed early when I am tired.

    bed
  12. bedroom

    My bedroom has a big window.

    bedroom
  13. bathroom

    The bathroom is at the end of the hall.

    bathroom
  14. garden

    There are red flowers in the garden.

    garden
  15. key

    I cannot find the key to my house.

    key
  16. lamp

    Please turn on the desk lamp.

    lamp
  17. mirror

    She looks at her face in the mirror.

    mirror
  18. sofa

    We sit on the sofa and watch TV.

    sofa
  19. shelf

    He puts the books on the shelf.

    shelf
  20. rent

    We pay the rent every month.

    rent

Home 281–300

  1. soap

    Please wash your hands with soap.

    soap
  2. towel

    Dry your face with a clean towel.

    towel
  3. blanket

    This warm blanket is on the bed.

    blanket
  4. pillow

    I need a soft pillow to sleep.

    pillow
  5. fridge

    Put the milk in the fridge.

    fridge
  6. oven

    The bread is baking in the oven.

    oven
  7. pot

    She cooks soup in a big pot.

    pot
  8. pan

    He fries eggs in the pan.

    pan
  9. bowl

    I eat rice from a small bowl.

    bowl
  10. trash

    Please throw the paper in the trash.

    trash
  11. to clean

    I need to clean my bedroom today.

    to clean
  12. to wash

    Please wash your hands before dinner.

    to wash
  13. to sleep

    The baby wants to sleep now.

    to sleep
  14. to wake up

    I wake up early every morning.

    to wake up
  15. to sit

    You can sit on this chair.

    to sit
  16. to stand

    Please stand next to the door.

    to stand
  17. clean

    The kitchen floor is very clean.

    clean (adjective)
  18. dirty

    Your shoes are dirty from the rain.

    dirty
  19. light

    The sun gives us warmth and light.

    light (illumination)
  20. dark

    It is very dark outside at night.

    dark

Words 301–400 Body, Clothes, Colors, Adjectives

Body 301–320

  1. body

    Exercise is good for your body.

    body
  2. head

    He wore a warm hat on his head.

    head
  3. face

    She washed her face with cold water.

    face
  4. eye

    I have something in my left eye.

    eye
  5. ear

    He put the phone to his ear.

    ear
  6. nose

    She has a small nose.

    nose
  7. mouth

    Do not speak with food in your mouth.

    mouth
  8. tooth

    The baby has one new tooth.

    tooth
  9. hair

    She has long brown hair.

    hair
  10. hand

    Hold my hand when we cross the street.

    hand
  11. arm

    He broke his arm last winter.

    arm
  12. finger

    He wears a gold ring on his finger.

    finger
  13. leg

    My left leg hurts after the long walk.

    leg
  14. foot

    Put your right foot in the shoe.

    foot
  15. back

    He carries a heavy bag on his back.

    back (body part)
  16. stomach

    My stomach hurts after lunch.

    stomach
  17. heart

    You can hear your heart beat.

    heart
  18. skin

    The sun is warm on my skin.

    skin
  19. blood

    The doctor takes a little blood for a test.

    blood
  20. bone

    The dog has a big bone.

    bone

Clothes 321–340

  1. clothes

    I buy new clothes for the summer.

    clothes
  2. shirt

    He wears a white shirt to work.

    shirt
  3. pants

    These blue pants are too long.

    pants
  4. dress

    She wears a pretty dress today.

    dress
  5. skirt

    My sister likes this red skirt.

    skirt
  6. coat

    Put on your warm coat because it is cold.

    coat
  7. jacket

    I need a light jacket for the walk.

    jacket
  8. shoe

    I cannot find my left shoe.

    shoe
  9. sock

    There is a hole in my sock.

    sock
  10. hat

    He takes off his hat in the house.

    hat
  11. scarf

    She wears a warm scarf in winter.

    scarf
  12. glove

    I lost one glove in the snow.

    glove
  13. belt

    This belt is too long for my pants.

    belt
  14. pocket

    I have some money in my pocket.

    pocket
  15. glasses

    He needs his glasses to read this book.

    glasses (eyewear)
  16. bag

    My school bag is very heavy today.

    bag
  17. watch

    My new watch tells the right time.

    watch (timepiece)
  18. ring

    She has a gold ring on her finger.

    ring (jewelry)
  19. to wear

    I wear a blue shirt to work.

    to wear
  20. size

    Do you have this dress in a small size?

    size

Colors 341–360

  1. color

    What is your favorite color?

    color
  2. red

    She has a red apple.

    red
  3. blue

    The sky is very blue today.

    blue
  4. green

    The grass is green in spring.

    green
  5. yellow

    The sun is bright and yellow.

    yellow
  6. black

    He wears a black coat.

    black
  7. white

    The snow is clean and white.

    white
  8. gray

    The cat has soft gray fur.

    gray
  9. brown

    I see a little brown dog.

    brown
  10. orange

    She painted the wall orange.

    orange (color)
  11. pink

    She wears a pink dress.

    pink
  12. purple

    I like the purple flower.

    purple
  13. gold

    He bought a gold ring.

    gold
  14. silver

    This silver coin is old.

    silver
  15. light

    The room has light blue walls.

    light (color shade)
  16. shape

    What is the shape of the box?

    shape
  17. circle

    Draw a circle on the paper.

    circle
  18. square

    A square has four equal sides.

    square
  19. line

    Use a ruler to draw a straight line.

    line (drawn)
  20. point

    Mark the point on the map.

    point

Adjectives 361–380

  1. new

    I bought a new car yesterday.

    new
  2. old

    This is an old book from my grandfather.

    old (object)
  3. long

    We walked down a long street.

    long
  4. short

    She wears a short dress today.

    short (length)
  5. wide

    The river is very wide here.

    wide
  6. narrow

    The car cannot go down this narrow road.

    narrow
  7. heavy

    This box is too heavy to carry.

    heavy
  8. light

    The bag is light and easy to hold.

    light (weight)
  9. strong

    He is very strong and lifts big boxes.

    strong
  10. weak

    I feel weak when I am sick.

    weak
  11. fast

    He can run very fast.

    fast
  12. slow

    Turtles are very slow animals.

    slow
  13. easy

    This English test is very easy.

    easy
  14. difficult

    This math problem is too difficult for me.

    difficult
  15. beautiful

    She has a beautiful garden.

    beautiful
  16. ugly

    That is a very ugly shirt.

    ugly
  17. full

    The glass is full of water.

    full
  18. empty

    The box is completely empty.

    empty
  19. expensive

    This new car is too expensive to buy.

    expensive
  20. cheap

    Apples are very cheap at the market.

    cheap

Adjectives 381–400

  1. warm

    The soup is nice and warm.

    warm
  2. cool

    Drink some cool water on a hot day.

    cool
  3. wet

    My shoes are wet from the rain.

    wet
  4. dry

    The clothes are dry now.

    dry
  5. hard

    The rock is very hard.

    hard (solid)
  6. soft

    This bed is very soft and comfortable.

    soft
  7. high

    The bird is high in the sky.

    high
  8. low

    The water level is very low today.

    low
  9. deep

    The river is too deep to cross.

    deep
  10. thick

    He wears a thick coat in the winter.

    thick
  11. thin

    This book is very thin.

    thin
  12. quiet

    The library is a quiet place to study.

    quiet
  13. loud

    The music next door is too loud.

    loud
  14. important

    Sleep is important for your health.

    important
  15. same

    We wear the same shoes.

    same
  16. different

    They have two different cars.

    different
  17. true

    Is this story true?

    true
  18. false

    Is this sentence true or false?

    false
  19. ready

    Dinner is ready now.

    ready
  20. free

    The coffee here is free today.

    free (no cost)

Words 401–500 Time, Place, City, Transport

Time 401–420

  1. time

    Do you have time to help me today?

    time
  2. hour

    The class lasts for one hour.

    hour
  3. minute

    Please wait for one minute.

    minute
  4. week

    I will see my friend next week.

    week
  5. month

    They will travel next month.

    month
  6. year

    We lived here for one year.

    year
  7. morning

    I drink hot tea every morning.

    morning
  8. afternoon

    We can meet this afternoon.

    afternoon
  9. evening

    He reads a book in the evening.

    evening
  10. night

    The stars are bright at night.

    night
  11. Monday

    School starts on Monday.

    Monday
  12. Tuesday

    I have a music class on Tuesday.

    Tuesday
  13. Wednesday

    We eat pizza every Wednesday.

    Wednesday
  14. Thursday

    The shop is open this Thursday.

    Thursday
  15. Friday

    See you next Friday!

    Friday
  16. Saturday

    I sleep late on Saturday.

    Saturday
  17. Sunday

    We visit our family on Sunday.

    Sunday
  18. weekend

    Have a great weekend!

    weekend
  19. clock

    The clock on the wall says three.

    clock
  20. calendar

    I mark the date on my calendar.

    calendar

Time 421–440

  1. January

    The new year starts in January.

    January
  2. February

    It is often cold in February.

    February
  3. March

    Spring begins in March.

    March
  4. April

    It rains a lot in April.

    April
  5. May

    Flowers bloom in May.

    May
  6. June

    School ends in June.

    June
  7. July

    The weather is very hot in July.

    July
  8. August

    We go to the beach in August.

    August
  9. September

    Children return to school in September.

    September
  10. October

    The leaves turn red in October.

    October
  11. November

    It gets cold here in November.

    November
  12. December

    My family visits us in December.

    December
  13. spring

    Flowers open in the spring.

    spring (season)
  14. summer

    We go to the beach in the summer.

    summer
  15. fall

    We pick apples in the fall.

    autumn
  16. winter

    Snow falls in the winter.

    winter
  17. season

    What is your favorite season?

    season
  18. date

    What is the date today?

    date (calendar)
  19. birthday

    I got a cake on my birthday.

    birthday
  20. holiday

    The bank is closed for the holiday.

    holiday (public)

Place 441–460

  1. place

    This park is a nice place to read.

    place
  2. country

    Canada is a very large country.

    country
  3. city

    She lives in a big city with tall buildings.

    city
  4. town

    There is a small market in our town.

    town
  5. village

    My grandparents live in a quiet village.

    village
  6. street

    Cars are parked along the street.

    street
  7. road

    Walk carefully across the road.

    road
  8. address

    Please write your home address on the paper.

    address
  9. world

    He wants to travel around the world.

    world
  10. north

    Canada is north of the United States.

    north
  11. south

    Birds fly to the south in winter.

    south
  12. east

    The sun rises in the east.

    east
  13. west

    The sun sets in the west.

    west
  14. middle

    She sits in the middle of the room.

    middle
  15. side

    Walk on this side of the street.

    side
  16. corner

    There is a shop on the corner.

    corner
  17. top

    The book is on top of the desk.

    top
  18. bottom

    Sign your name at the bottom of the page.

    bottom
  19. front

    I will wait in front of the house.

    front
  20. back

    The garden is at the back of the house.

    back (rear)

City 461–480

  1. store

    I buy bread at the store.

    shop
  2. market

    The market has fresh fruit.

    market
  3. bank

    She gets money from the bank.

    bank (money)
  4. hospital

    He works at a big hospital.

    hospital
  5. pharmacy

    I need medicine from the pharmacy.

    pharmacy
  6. school

    Children walk to school.

    school
  7. church

    The old church is very quiet.

    church
  8. hotel

    We sleep in a nice hotel.

    hotel
  9. park

    They play in the park.

    park
  10. square

    People meet in the town square.

    square (plaza)
  11. bridge

    We walk across the bridge every morning.

    bridge
  12. building

    That tall building has many windows.

    building
  13. office

    She works in a quiet office.

    office
  14. library

    I read books at the library.

    library
  15. post office

    He sends letters at the post office.

    post office
  16. police station

    The police station is down the street.

    police station
  17. supermarket

    We buy food at the supermarket.

    supermarket
  18. bakery

    She buys fresh bread at the bakery.

    bakery
  19. factory

    My uncle works in a car factory.

    factory
  20. center

    There are many shops in the town center.

    center (of town)

Transport 481–500

  1. car

    My father drives a blue car to work.

    car
  2. bus

    We take the bus to school every morning.

    bus
  3. train

    The train is fast and cheap.

    train
  4. plane

    The plane flies high in the sky.

    plane
  5. bicycle

    I ride my bicycle in the park.

    bicycle
  6. boat

    They fish from a small boat on the lake.

    boat
  7. taxi

    She calls a taxi to go home.

    taxi
  8. station

    I will meet you at the train station.

    station
  9. airport

    We arrived at the airport two hours early.

    airport
  10. stop

    Wait for me at the bus stop.

    stop (bus stop)
  11. ticket

    I bought a train ticket yesterday.

    ticket
  12. seat

    This seat is very comfortable.

    seat
  13. to drive

    He learns to drive a car.

    to drive
  14. to ride

    They ride their bikes to school.

    to ride
  15. to wait

    We wait for the bus here.

    to wait
  16. to arrive

    The plane will arrive soon.

    to arrive
  17. to depart

    The train will depart at noon.

    to depart
  18. late

    Sorry I am late for class.

    late
  19. early

    She woke up early this morning.

    early
  20. gasoline

    The car needs more gasoline.

    gasoline

Words 501–600 Shopping, Money, Work, School, Motion verbs

Shopping 501–520

  1. to buy

    I want to buy some fresh milk.

    to buy
  2. to sell

    They sell fruit at the market.

    to sell
  3. to cost

    These shoes cost twenty dollars.

    to cost
  4. price

    The price of this bread is very low.

    price
  5. shopping

    We go shopping every Saturday morning.

    shopping
  6. customer

    The customer asks for help in the store.

    customer
  7. receipt

    Keep your receipt after you pay.

    receipt
  8. shopping bag

    Put the apples into the shopping bag.

    shopping bag
  9. box

    There are toys inside the big box.

    box
  10. list

    I write a list before I go to the store.

    list
  11. gift

    I bought a birthday gift for my sister.

    gift
  12. discount

    The store offers a ten percent discount today.

    discount
  13. line

    We waited in a long line to buy tickets.

    line (of people waiting)
  14. brand

    This is my favorite brand of shoes.

    brand
  15. to return

    I need to return this shirt because it is too small.

    to return (an item)
  16. to bring

    Please bring your book to class tomorrow.

    to bring
  17. to carry

    Can you help me carry these heavy boxes?

    to carry
  18. thing

    What is that thing on the table?

    thing
  19. product

    This new product is very popular.

    product
  20. quality

    These shoes are made of high quality leather.

    quality

Money 521–540

  1. coin

    I found a gold coin on the street.

    coin
  2. bill

    He paid with a twenty-dollar bill.

    banknote
  3. debit card

    I use my debit card at the store.

    bank card
  4. cash

    Do you have enough cash for lunch?

    cash
  5. change

    Here is your change after buying the book.

    change (money returned)
  6. account

    I put money into my bank account.

    account
  7. salary

    She gets her salary at the end of the month.

    salary
  8. tax

    The price includes the tax.

    tax
  9. debt

    He worked hard to pay his debt.

    debt
  10. loan

    They need a bank loan to buy a house.

    loan
  11. to save

    I want to save money for a new car.

    to save (money)
  12. to spend

    Do not spend all your money on clothes.

    to spend
  13. to earn

    She works hard to earn a good salary.

    to earn
  14. to borrow

    Can I borrow five dollars from you?

    to borrow
  15. to lend

    He agreed to lend me his bicycle.

    to lend
  16. rich

    The rich family lives in a big house.

    rich
  17. poor

    He helps poor people in the city.

    poor
  18. euro

    The coffee costs one euro.

    euro
  19. dollar

    I have one dollar in my pocket.

    dollar
  20. insurance

    Do you have insurance for your car?

    insurance

Work 541–560

  1. job

    She started a new job this week.

    job
  2. company

    He works for a large company in the city.

    company
  3. meeting

    We have an important meeting at ten o'clock.

    meeting
  4. project

    Our team finished the project on time.

    project
  5. task

    This simple task will take only five minutes.

    task
  6. plan

    Do you have a plan for tomorrow?

    plan
  7. report

    Please read this short report before lunch.

    report
  8. contract

    He will sign the contract today.

    contract
  9. service

    The food and the service were very good.

    service
  10. experience

    She has a lot of experience in this work.

    experience
  11. career

    She wants a long career in teaching.

    career
  12. interview

    I have a job interview tomorrow morning.

    interview
  13. to manage

    He learned how to manage a small team.

    to manage
  14. to hire

    They want to hire two new workers.

    to hire
  15. to organize

    I need to organize the books on my desk.

    to organize
  16. to decide

    It is hard to decide what to eat.

    to decide
  17. to succeed

    Work hard if you want to succeed.

    to succeed
  18. to fail

    Do not be afraid to fail sometimes.

    to fail
  19. busy

    The doctor is very busy today.

    busy
  20. tired

    I am tired and want to sleep.

    tired

School 561–580

  1. class

    We have an English class today.

    class
  2. lesson

    The teacher starts the new lesson.

    lesson
  3. book

    I read a good book every night.

    book
  4. notebook

    She writes notes in her notebook.

    notebook
  5. pen

    Can I use your blue pen?

    pen
  6. pencil

    He draws a picture with a pencil.

    pencil
  7. paper

    I need a sheet of white paper.

    paper
  8. page

    Please open your book to page ten.

    page
  9. exam

    The students study for the big exam.

    exam
  10. homework

    I must finish my math homework now.

    homework
  11. university

    My sister goes to a good university.

    university
  12. subject

    Math is my favorite subject at school.

    subject (school)
  13. to learn

    I want to learn a new language.

    to learn
  14. to study

    We study in the library every day.

    to study
  15. to teach

    He will teach English to the children.

    to teach
  16. to read

    I read a book before bed.

    to read
  17. to write

    Please write your name on the paper.

    to write
  18. to count

    The boy can count from one to ten.

    to count
  19. to remember

    I always remember to lock the door.

    to remember
  20. to forget

    Do not forget your keys at home.

    to forget

Motion verbs 581–600

  1. to walk

    I walk to school every morning.

    to walk
  2. to run

    The children run in the park.

    to run
  3. to jump

    Can you jump over the small box?

    to jump
  4. to swim

    We swim in the pool every summer.

    to swim
  5. to fly

    Many birds fly south in winter.

    to fly
  6. to climb

    Cats like to climb tall trees.

    to climb
  7. to fall

    Dry leaves fall from the tree.

    to fall
  8. to enter

    Please enter the room quietly.

    to enter
  9. to exit

    Please exit the building through this door.

    to go out
  10. to return

    I will return home at five o'clock.

    to return (come back)
  11. to turn

    Please turn left at the next corner.

    to turn
  12. to stop

    The red light means you must stop.

    to stop
  13. to follow

    Please follow me to your room.

    to follow
  14. to cross

    Look both ways before you cross the street.

    to cross
  15. to push

    You need to push the door to open it.

    to push
  16. to pull

    Do not pull the dog's tail.

    to pull
  17. to throw

    Can you throw the ball to me?

    to throw
  18. to catch

    Try to catch the ball with two hands.

    to catch
  19. to move

    Please help me move this heavy table.

    to move
  20. to send

    I will send you an email today.

    to send

Words 601–700 Speaking verbs, Animals, Nature, Weather, Linking words

Speaking verbs 601–620

  1. to talk

    We talk every day after school.

    to talk
  2. to tell

    Can you tell me your name?

    to tell
  3. to call

    I will call my mother tonight.

    to call
  4. to listen

    Please listen to the teacher.

    to listen
  5. to explain

    Can you explain the rule to me?

    to explain
  6. to translate

    He can translate this word into Spanish.

    to translate
  7. to mention

    Did she mention the party to you?

    to mention
  8. to agree

    I agree with your plan.

    to agree
  9. to refuse

    They refuse to open the door.

    to refuse
  10. to promise

    I promise to help you tomorrow.

    to promise
  11. to thank

    I want to thank you for the nice gift.

    to thank
  12. to apologize

    He wants to apologize for being late.

    to apologize
  13. to invite

    We will invite our friends to the party.

    to invite
  14. to greet

    They always greet us with a warm smile.

    to greet
  15. to shout

    Please do not shout in the quiet room.

    to shout
  16. to whisper

    She had to whisper the secret to me.

    to whisper
  17. to lie

    It is not good to lie to your parents.

    to lie (tell an untruth)
  18. to discuss

    We need to discuss our plan for tomorrow.

    to discuss
  19. to complain

    Customers often complain about cold food.

    to complain
  20. to suggest

    Can you suggest a good book for me?

    to suggest

Animals 621–640

  1. animal

    The dog is a friendly animal.

    animal
  2. dog

    My dog likes to run in the park.

    dog
  3. cat

    The cat sleeps on the bed.

    cat
  4. bird

    A blue bird is in the tree.

    bird
  5. fish

    A little fish swims in the water.

    fish (animal)
  6. horse

    He has a big brown horse.

    horse
  7. cow

    The cow eats green grass.

    cow
  8. pig

    The pink pig is very clean.

    pig
  9. sheep

    One white sheep is on the hill.

    sheep
  10. chicken

    The chicken walks around the farm.

    chicken (animal)
  11. mouse

    The cat runs after a small mouse.

    mouse
  12. insect

    There is a small insect on the green leaf.

    insect
  13. bee

    A bee makes sweet honey in the garden.

    bee
  14. spider

    I see a black spider on the wall.

    spider
  15. bear

    The big brown bear sleeps in the winter.

    bear
  16. lion

    The strong lion sleeps under the big tree.

    lion
  17. elephant

    The elephant drinks water with its long trunk.

    elephant
  18. monkey

    The funny monkey eats a yellow banana.

    monkey
  19. wing

    The little bird has a broken wing.

    wing
  20. tail

    The happy dog wags its short tail.

    tail

Nature 641–660

  1. nature

    I love to walk and enjoy nature.

    nature
  2. tree

    Birds sit in the tall tree.

    tree
  3. flower

    She gave me a yellow flower.

    flower
  4. grass

    The green grass is wet today.

    grass
  5. leaf

    A brown leaf fell from the tree.

    leaf
  6. forest

    Many animals live in the forest.

    forest
  7. mountain

    We can see snow on the mountain.

    mountain
  8. river

    The river flows into the sea.

    river
  9. lake

    They swim in the lake every summer.

    lake
  10. sea

    We went on a boat in the sea.

    sea
  11. beach

    We walk on the beach every morning.

    beach
  12. island

    They live on a small island.

    island
  13. field

    Cows are eating grass in the field.

    field
  14. stone

    He threw a stone into the water.

    stone
  15. sand

    The sand is very hot today.

    sand
  16. soil

    Plants grow well in rich soil.

    soil
  17. sky

    Look at the blue sky above us.

    sky
  18. sun

    The sun is shining brightly today.

    sun
  19. moon

    The moon looks bright tonight.

    moon
  20. star

    I can see one bright star tonight.

    star

Weather 661–680

  1. weather

    The weather is very nice and sunny today.

    weather
  2. rain

    I need an umbrella because of the rain.

    rain
  3. snow

    Children love to play in the white snow.

    snow
  4. wind

    A cold wind is blowing from the north.

    wind
  5. cloud

    There is a big dark cloud in the sky.

    cloud
  6. storm

    We stayed inside during the heavy storm.

    storm
  7. fog

    It is hard to drive in this thick fog.

    fog
  8. ice

    Please put some ice in my water glass.

    ice
  9. temperature

    The temperature drops quickly at night.

    temperature
  10. degree

    It is only one degree outside this morning.

    degree
  11. fire

    We sat near the warm fire.

    fire
  12. smoke

    I can see black smoke in the sky.

    smoke
  13. air

    Open the window to get fresh air.

    air
  14. shadow

    The tree makes a long shadow.

    shadow
  15. umbrella

    Take an umbrella because it is wet outside.

    umbrella
  16. to rain

    It began to rain this morning.

    to rain
  17. to snow

    It will snow in the mountains today.

    to snow
  18. to shine

    The sun starts to shine.

    to shine
  19. to freeze

    Water will freeze when it is very cold.

    to freeze
  20. to blow

    A cold wind begins to blow.

    to blow

Linking words 681–700

  1. and

    I like tea and coffee.

    and
  2. or

    Do you want water or milk?

    or
  3. but

    I want to go, but I am tired.

    but
  4. because

    I stay home because it is raining.

    because
  5. if

    If it is sunny, we can walk.

    if
  6. when

    Call me when you get home.

    when (conjunction)
  7. so

    I was hungry, so I ate lunch.

    so (therefore)
  8. then

    We ate dinner, and then we slept.

    then
  9. also

    She speaks English and also Spanish.

    also
  10. although

    Although it is cold, he wears a shirt.

    although
  11. while

    I listen to music while I cook dinner.

    while (conjunction)
  12. than

    My brother is taller than me.

    than
  13. that

    I know that you are very busy today.

    that (conjunction)
  14. however

    I wanted to go; however, it was raining.

    however
  15. to

    I went shopping to buy some milk.

    in order to
  16. until

    We stayed at the party until midnight.

    until
  17. since

    I have lived here since last year.

    since (time)
  18. unless

    We cannot go outside unless it stops raining.

    unless
  19. both

    Both of my parents are teachers.

    both
  20. neither

    Neither answer is correct.

    neither

Words 701–800 Prepositions, Adverbs, Feelings, Health, Communication

Prepositions 701–720

  1. in

    The keys are in the bag.

    in
  2. on

    The book is on the table.

    on
  3. at

    We will meet at the station.

    at
  4. to

    He walked to the park.

    toward, to (direction)
  5. from

    This gift is from my friend.

    from
  6. with

    I drink tea with milk.

    with
  7. without

    She left without her coat.

    without
  8. for

    This box is for you.

    for
  9. about

    We talk about the new movie.

    about (concerning)
  10. of

    She drank a glass of water.

    of
  11. under

    The cat is sleeping under the table.

    under
  12. over

    The bird flew over the house.

    over
  13. between

    The ball is between the two shoes.

    between
  14. behind

    The dog is hiding behind the tree.

    behind
  15. in front of

    My car is parked in front of the shop.

    in front of
  16. next to

    She sat next to me on the bus.

    next to
  17. near

    We live near a big park.

    near
  18. far

    The school is not far from my home.

    far
  19. through

    They walked through the open door.

    through
  20. against

    Put the ladder against the wall.

    against

Adverbs 721–740

  1. always

    I always drink coffee in the morning.

    always
  2. never

    He never eats meat because he is a vegetarian.

    never
  3. often

    We often walk in the park after dinner.

    often
  4. sometimes

    She sometimes reads books before bed.

    sometimes
  5. usually

    They usually go to sleep at ten.

    usually
  6. rarely

    I rarely watch television during the day.

    rarely
  7. already

    We have already finished our lunch.

    already
  8. still

    It is still raining outside.

    still (continuing)
  9. yet

    The bus has not arrived yet.

    yet
  10. soon

    See you soon at the station.

    soon
  11. very

    The tea is very hot.

    very
  12. too

    This box is too heavy for me.

    too (excessively)
  13. quite

    The movie was quite long.

    quite
  14. almost

    It is almost time for dinner.

    almost
  15. only

    I have only one brother.

    only
  16. even

    He can even speak three languages.

    even (adverb)
  17. together

    We walk to school together.

    together
  18. alone

    She likes to read alone in her room.

    alone
  19. quickly

    He ran quickly to catch the bus.

    quickly
  20. well

    She plays the piano very well.

    well (adverb)

Feelings 741–760

  1. happy

    I am very happy today.

    happy
  2. sad

    She is sad because it is raining.

    sad
  3. angry

    He is angry with his brother.

    angry
  4. afraid

    The little boy is afraid of the dark.

    afraid
  5. surprised

    We were surprised to see you here.

    surprised
  6. calm

    Please stay calm and sit down.

    calm
  7. nervous

    I feel nervous before the test.

    nervous
  8. bored

    He is bored with this game.

    bored
  9. proud

    My parents are proud of me.

    proud
  10. jealous

    She was jealous of her friend's new bike.

    jealous
  11. love

    Their home is full of love and warmth.

    love
  12. fear

    She has a strong fear of the dark.

    fear
  13. joy

    The good news brought us great joy.

    joy
  14. hope

    We still have hope for a better day.

    hope
  15. to love

    I love reading books on the weekend.

    to love
  16. to hate

    They hate getting up early in the morning.

    to hate
  17. to laugh

    We always laugh at his funny jokes.

    to laugh
  18. to cry

    The little baby started to cry loudly.

    to cry
  19. to smile

    She began to smile when she saw her friend.

    to smile
  20. to worry

    Do not worry about the small things.

    to worry

Health 761–780

  1. health

    Good food is important for your health.

    health
  2. illness

    He missed school because of an illness.

    illness
  3. pain

    I feel a sharp pain in my leg.

    pain
  4. medicine

    Take this medicine with a glass of water.

    medicine
  5. fever

    She is warm because she has a fever.

    fever
  6. cough

    A warm tea can help stop your cough.

    cough
  7. cold

    I caught a cold and need to rest.

    cold (illness)
  8. headache

    This loud music is giving me a headache.

    headache
  9. wound

    The doctor cleaned the wound on my arm.

    wound
  10. accident

    He had a small accident on his bike.

    accident
  11. emergency

    Call the hospital in an emergency.

    emergency
  12. appointment

    I have a doctor's appointment at ten.

    appointment
  13. sick

    She stayed home because she was sick.

    sick
  14. healthy

    Eating fresh fruit keeps you healthy.

    healthy
  15. to hurt

    My legs hurt after the long walk.

    to hurt
  16. to rest

    You should rest in bed today.

    to rest
  17. to breathe

    Take a deep breath and breathe slowly.

    to breathe
  18. to recover

    He needs time to recover from his illness.

    to recover
  19. to die

    Plants die if they do not get water.

    to die
  20. to be born

    A new baby was born this morning.

    to be born

Communication 781–800

  1. phone

    My phone is on the table.

    phone
  2. message

    I got your text message.

    message
  3. letter

    She wrote a long letter to her friend.

    letter (post)
  4. letter

    The first letter of the alphabet is A.

    letter (alphabet)
  5. email

    Send me an email today.

    email
  6. phone number

    What is your phone number?

    phone number
  7. news

    I have some good news for you.

    news
  8. newspaper

    He reads the newspaper every morning.

    newspaper
  9. story

    Tell me a funny story.

    story
  10. information

    I need more information about the trip.

    information
  11. advice

    Thank you for your good advice.

    advice
  12. opinion

    In my opinion, this movie is great.

    opinion
  13. sentence

    Please write a short sentence.

    sentence
  14. voice

    She has a very sweet voice.

    voice
  15. sound

    I hear a strange sound outside.

    sound
  16. silence

    There was complete silence in the room.

    silence
  17. signature

    Please put your signature here.

    signature
  18. form

    You must fill out this form.

    form (document)
  19. document

    Do not lose this important document.

    document
  20. passport

    I need my passport to travel.

    passport

Words 801–900 Technology, Travel, Leisure, Sport, Arts

Technology 801–820

  1. computer

    I use my computer for work every day.

    computer
  2. internet

    The internet is very slow today.

    internet
  3. website

    This website has a lot of good news.

    website
  4. screen

    Please look at the screen now.

    screen
  5. keyboard

    My keyboard is new and clean.

    keyboard
  6. camera

    He bought a small camera for his trip.

    camera
  7. photo

    She showed me a nice photo of her dog.

    photo
  8. video

    We watched a funny video together.

    video
  9. file

    Can you send me the file by email?

    file
  10. password

    I forgot the password to my account.

    password
  11. battery

    My phone needs a new battery.

    battery
  12. electricity

    The storm cut off the electricity.

    electricity
  13. machine

    This washing machine is very quiet.

    machine
  14. television

    We watch television after dinner.

    television
  15. radio

    He listens to the radio in his car.

    radio
  16. button

    Press the red button to start.

    button
  17. cable

    I lost the charging cable for my laptop.

    cable
  18. to download

    I want to download this movie.

    to download
  19. to search

    You can search for the answer online.

    to search
  20. to turn on

    Please turn on the light.

    to switch on

Travel 821–840

  1. travel

    I love to travel to new cities every year.

    travel
  2. trip

    We had a great trip to the beach last week.

    trip
  3. suitcase

    He packed his clothes into a big suitcase.

    suitcase
  4. luggage

    You can leave your luggage by the front door.

    luggage
  5. map

    Look at the map to find the right street.

    map
  6. border

    They showed their passports at the border.

    border
  7. flight

    Our flight to Spain leaves in two hours.

    flight
  8. reservation

    I have a reservation for dinner tonight.

    reservation
  9. hotel room

    The hotel room has a large window and a clean bed.

    hotel room
  10. tourist

    The tourist took many pictures of the old bridge.

    tourist
  11. guide

    The guide told us about the old city.

    guide
  12. distance

    The distance to the beach is very short.

    distance
  13. direction

    Which direction should we walk in?

    direction
  14. way

    This is the fastest way to get home.

    way (route)
  15. to travel

    We love to travel during the summer.

    to travel
  16. to visit

    I want to visit my friend this weekend.

    to visit
  17. to book

    She needs to book a room for tonight.

    to book
  18. to pack

    Please help me pack my bags.

    to pack
  19. to lose

    Do not lose your keys again.

    to lose
  20. to show

    Can you show me the new photos?

    to show

Leisure 841–860

  1. party

    We are going to a birthday party tonight.

    party
  2. music

    I like to listen to quiet music while I read.

    music
  3. song

    She sings a happy song in the morning.

    song
  4. movie

    Let us watch a funny movie together.

    movie
  5. game

    The children play a board game on the floor.

    game
  6. toy

    The baby plays with a wooden toy.

    toy
  7. hobby

    Painting is my favorite hobby.

    hobby
  8. vacation

    We are going to the beach for our summer vacation.

    vacation
  9. ticket

    I bought a ticket for the concert.

    ticket (event)
  10. fun

    Playing in the park is so much fun.

    fun
  11. to play

    The children play in the park every day.

    to play
  12. to dance

    They dance together at the party.

    to dance
  13. to sing

    She likes to sing in the shower.

    to sing
  14. to watch

    We watch a movie on Friday night.

    to watch
  15. to celebrate

    We celebrate my birthday with a big cake.

    to celebrate
  16. to relax

    I like to relax on Sunday morning.

    to relax
  17. to meet

    Let us meet at the train station at five.

    to meet
  18. to enjoy

    I enjoy good food with my friends.

    to enjoy
  19. interesting

    This book is very interesting to read.

    interesting
  20. boring

    The long movie is quite boring.

    boring

Sport 861–880

  1. sport

    Swimming is my favorite sport.

    sport
  2. soccer

    We play soccer in the park every Sunday.

    soccer
  3. ball

    He kicked the ball over the fence.

    ball
  4. player

    She is the best player on our team.

    player
  5. match

    Did you watch the tennis match yesterday?

    match (sport)
  6. goal

    He scored a great goal in the final minute.

    goal (sport)
  7. coach

    Our coach helps us practice every day.

    coach
  8. gym

    I go to the gym three times a week.

    gym
  9. race

    She ran fast and won the race.

    race
  10. prize

    The winner received a big prize.

    prize
  11. to win

    We want to win the game today.

    to win
  12. to lose

    They do not want to lose this match.

    to lose (a game)
  13. to train

    I train every day after school.

    to train
  14. to kick

    Please kick the ball to me.

    to kick
  15. to score

    He needs to score one more goal.

    to score
  16. to compete

    Many runners compete in the race.

    to compete
  17. teammate

    She passed the ball to her teammate.

    teammate
  18. rule

    You must follow the rule of the game.

    rule
  19. score

    The final score was two to one.

    score
  20. champion

    Our team is the new champion.

    champion

Arts 881–900

  1. art

    She likes to study art at school.

    art
  2. picture

    Look at this picture of my family.

    picture
  3. museum

    We visit the museum on Sundays.

    museum
  4. theater

    We bought two tickets for the theater.

    theater
  5. the movies

    Do you want to go to the movies tonight?

    cinema
  6. concert

    The music concert was very loud.

    concert
  7. artist

    My sister is a great artist.

    artist
  8. writer

    The writer is working on a new book.

    writer
  9. actor

    He is a famous actor in this movie.

    actor
  10. singer

    The singer has a beautiful voice.

    singer
  11. instrument

    She learns to play a new instrument at school.

    instrument
  12. guitar

    He plays the guitar in his room every day.

    guitar
  13. piano

    My sister practices the piano every afternoon.

    piano
  14. stage

    The singer walks onto the stage and smiles.

    stage
  15. poem

    I wrote a short poem for my friend.

    poem
  16. novel

    She is reading a very long novel.

    novel
  17. to draw

    Children love to draw pictures of animals.

    to draw
  18. to paint

    We want to paint the walls of this room white.

    to paint
  19. to perform

    The band will perform five songs tonight.

    to perform
  20. to create

    Artists use color to create beautiful art.

    to create

Words 901–1000 Daily verbs, Quantity, Abstract words, Social life

Daily verbs 901–920

  1. to open

    Please open the window.

    to open
  2. to close

    He will close the shop at night.

    to close
  3. to break

    Be careful not to break the glass.

    to break
  4. to fix

    Can you fix my broken clock?

    to fix
  5. to build

    They want to build a small house.

    to build
  6. to cut

    Use the knife to cut the bread.

    to cut
  7. to fill

    I need to fill this bottle with water.

    to fill
  8. to empty

    Please empty the trash can.

    to empty
  9. to hold

    Can you hold my bag for a minute?

    to hold
  10. to drop

    Do not drop that heavy box.

    to drop
  11. to touch

    Please do not touch the hot glass.

    to touch
  12. to hurry

    We must hurry to catch the bus.

    to hurry
  13. to get dressed

    I get dressed quickly in the morning.

    to get dressed
  14. to shower

    I shower every day after work.

    to shower
  15. to brush

    You should brush your teeth now.

    to brush
  16. to go shopping

    They go shopping for food on Saturdays.

    to go shopping
  17. to prepare

    He will prepare dinner for us.

    to prepare
  18. to serve

    They serve breakfast at eight.

    to serve
  19. to share

    Can we share this big pizza?

    to share
  20. to check

    Let me check the time on my watch.

    to check

Quantity 921–940

  1. all

    We ate all the apples.

    all
  2. some

    Can I have some water?

    some
  3. many

    She has many good friends.

    many
  4. a few

    There are a few books on the table.

    few
  5. much

    How much does this cost?

    much
  6. more

    I need more time to finish.

    more
  7. less

    Please put less sugar in my tea.

    less
  8. enough

    Do we have enough food for dinner?

    enough
  9. nothing

    There is nothing in the box.

    nothing
  10. everything

    He told me everything about the trip.

    everything
  11. something

    I want to eat something sweet.

    something
  12. everyone

    Everyone in the class is here.

    everyone
  13. someone

    There is someone at the door.

    someone
  14. nobody

    Nobody knows the answer to this question.

    nobody
  15. each

    Each student has a new book.

    each
  16. other

    Do you have any other questions?

    other
  17. piece

    Can I have a piece of cake?

    piece
  18. part

    This is the best part of the movie.

    part
  19. weight

    He wants to check his weight.

    weight
  20. kilo

    I bought one kilo of apples.

    kilo

Abstract words 941–960

  1. life

    She loves her new life in the city.

    life
  2. death

    She was very sad after the death of her old dog.

    death
  3. idea

    That is a very good idea.

    idea
  4. reason

    What is the reason for your visit?

    reason
  5. truth

    Always tell the truth to your friends.

    truth
  6. freedom

    Birds have the freedom to fly anywhere.

    freedom
  7. power

    The storm cut the power in our house.

    power
  8. peace

    I like the peace and quiet of the morning.

    peace
  9. war

    Nobody wants to start a war.

    war
  10. history

    We learn about the past in history class.

    history
  11. future

    I hope for a happy future.

    future
  12. past

    We cannot change the past.

    past
  13. present

    Try to live in the present.

    present (time)
  14. chance

    Give him a second chance.

    chance
  15. luck

    I wish you good luck on your test.

    luck
  16. risk

    There is a big risk of rain today.

    risk
  17. difference

    Can you see the difference between them?

    difference
  18. example

    Can you show me an example?

    example
  19. result

    I am waiting for my test result.

    result
  20. goal

    My goal is to learn a new language.

    goal (aim)

Abstract words 961–980

  1. way

    This is a good way to learn a new language.

    way (method)
  2. situation

    We are in a difficult situation right now.

    situation
  3. condition

    The old car is still in good condition.

    condition
  4. effort

    She put a lot of effort into her homework.

    effort
  5. progress

    You are making great progress in class.

    progress
  6. mistake

    I made a small mistake on the test.

    mistake
  7. success

    The school party was a big success.

    success
  8. danger

    The sign warns people about the danger.

    danger
  9. safety

    Wear a helmet for your own safety.

    safety
  10. need

    There is no need to worry about it.

    need
  11. right

    Every child has the right to go to school.

    right (entitlement)
  12. duty

    It is my duty to help my family.

    duty
  13. law

    You must follow the law.

    law
  14. government

    The government made a new rule today.

    government
  15. society

    We want to live in a safe society.

    society
  16. culture

    I like learning about food from another culture.

    culture
  17. religion

    People find peace in their religion.

    religion
  18. science

    We learn about plants in science class.

    science
  19. character

    She has a kind and honest character.

    character (personality)
  20. memory

    I have a happy memory from that summer.

    memory

Social life 981–1000

  1. invitation

    I received an invitation to the party.

    invitation
  2. favor

    Can you do me a small favor?

    favor
  3. permission

    You need permission to leave early.

    permission
  4. apology

    He wrote a sincere apology to her.

    apology
  5. compliment

    She gave me a nice compliment today.

    compliment
  6. friendship

    Our friendship is very important to me.

    friendship
  7. trust

    It takes time to build trust.

    trust
  8. respect

    Children should show respect to teachers.

    respect
  9. support

    Thank you for your help and support.

    support
  10. agreement

    They finally reached an agreement.

    agreement
  11. polite

    The boy is always polite to his teachers.

    polite
  12. rude

    It is rude to talk with your mouth full.

    rude
  13. kind

    Thank you for your kind words.

    kind (considerate)
  14. funny

    He told a very funny joke yesterday.

    funny
  15. serious

    Why do you have such a serious face?

    serious
  16. honest

    Please give me an honest answer.

    honest
  17. to introduce

    I want to introduce my new friend to you.

    to introduce
  18. to congratulate

    We called to congratulate him on his new job.

    to congratulate
  19. to forgive

    Can you forgive me for being late?

    to forgive
  20. to trust

    I trust you with my secrets.

    to trust

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?

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