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Table of Contents
- Introduction
The English language, its origins, key features, and role in global communication.
- History of English
The history of English, tracing its origins from Old English through Middle and Early Modern English to the global language it is today.
- English-Speaking Countries and Regions
Overview of the main countries and regions where English is spoken, including native-speaking nations and key areas with widespread English use.
- The Alphabet and Pronunciation
English alphabet and pronunciation guide, explaining letters, sounds, and rules for correct English pronunciation.
- Basic Sentences
Basic sentences in English, covering simple statement structures, common verb conjugations, and working examples to build a strong grammar foundation.
- Sentence Structure
Sentence structure in English, covering how to build sentences using subjects, verbs, objects, and other components.
- Formal vs. Informal Speech (You vs. Thou, Register)
Formal vs. informal speech, including the historical use of 'thou' versus 'you,' and the role of register in English language usage.
- Grammar
English grammar is the set of rules and principles that govern the structure and usage of the English language, including parts of speech, tenses, and more.
- Parts of Speech
Basic overview of the eight parts of speech in English grammar for understanding word roles in sentences.
- Nouns
Basics of nouns: definition, types (common, proper, concrete, abstract), singular/plural, and countable/uncountable.
- Gender (Natural Gender, Neutral Language)
Gender in English grammar, including natural gender and neutral language, plus examples and how to use gender-inclusive words.
- Plurals
Plurals in English: rules, examples, and exceptions for forming plural nouns.
- Irregular Plurals
Irregular plurals are nouns that do not follow the standard rule of adding -s or -es in English.
- Countable and Uncountable Nouns
Countable and uncountable nouns in English: rules, examples, and how to use them with quantifiers and articles.
- Noun-Adjective Agreement (limited)
Noun-Adjective Agreement in English course that explains how adjectives match nouns in number, with examples and rules for correct usage.
- Articles
Introduction to articles in English grammar
- Definite Article
Definite article is the word “the” in English grammar, used to refer to a specific noun that is already known or can be identified by the listener or reader.
- Indefinite Article
The indefinite article is used in English to refer to a non-specific or general object or person. It appears as “a” or “an” before singular, countable nouns.
- Zero Article
The zero article refers to situations where no article ("a," "an," or "the") is used before a noun in English grammar.
- Pronouns
Basics of pronouns: types, functions, and examples for clear English grammar understanding.
- Subject Pronouns
Subject pronouns in English; explanation of their role in sentences, list of all subject pronouns, and examples.
- Direct Object Pronouns
Direct object pronouns in English grammar, along with examples and rules. These pronouns replace direct objects to avoid repetition and make sentences more concise.
- Indirect Object Pronouns
Indirect object pronouns in English and Spanish, rules for using them, and examples showing how they replace indirect objects in sentences.
- Reflexive Pronouns
- Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns are words that show ownership and replace nouns, such as mine, yours, his, hers, ours, and theirs.
- Demonstrative Pronouns
Demonstrative pronouns are words that point to specific people, places, or things in a sentence, such as "this," "that," "these," and "those."
- Relative Pronouns
Relative pronouns are words like "who," "whom," "whose," "which," and "that," which connect clauses and refer to nouns previously mentioned.
- Interrogative Pronouns
Interrogative pronouns are words that introduce questions and stand in for the information being asked about, such as who, what, which, whose, and whom.
- Adjectives
Basics of adjectives: what they are, how they describe nouns, and their role in English grammar.
- Descriptive Adjectives
Descriptive adjectives are words that describe the qualities, appearance, or other characteristics of nouns.
- Comparative Adjectives
Comparative adjectives are used to compare differences between two people, things, or groups. They help us say that something has more, less, or a different quality than something else.
- Superlative Adjectives
Superlative adjectives are grammar tools used to compare three or more things, showing which one is the most or least in a certain quality.
- Demonstrative Adjectives
Demonstrative adjectives are words like this, that, these, and those which modify nouns to show which one(s) the speaker means.
- Attributive vs. Predicative Position
Difference between attributive and predicative positions of adjectives, with examples and explanations of usage.
- Adverbs
Basics of adverbs: what they are, how they modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and common types like manner, time, place, and frequency.
- Frequency Adverbs
Frequency adverbs in English, including common adverbs of frequency, their placement rules within sentences, and examples for everyday usage.
- Manner Adverbs
Manner adverbs describe how an action is performed, providing details about the way something happens in a sentence.
- Degree Adverbs
Degree adverbs are words that show how much or to what extent something happens or is true in English grammar.
- Place Adverbs
Place adverbs are words that describe where an action happens. They help us talk about location and movement with details.
- Time Adverbs
Time adverbs are words that tell us when something happens, how often it happens, or for how long it happens.
- Prepositions
Basics of prepositions: definition, common types, and usage in English grammar for showing relationships between words.
- Common Prepositions
Common prepositions in English, including examples for using time, place, direction, and more in everyday sentences.
- Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of place describe where something is located or where an action happens. They help us talk about people, objects, and places in everyday life using simple English.
- Prepositions of Time
Prepositions of time in English, including how to use at, on, and in to talk about times, days, dates, and periods.
- Conjunctions
Basics of conjunctions, including types (coordinating, subordinating, correlative) and their role in connecting words, phrases, and clauses.
- Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions are words that join two or more equal parts of a sentence, such as two words, phrases, or independent clauses. They help create compound sentences and show the relationship between the joined parts.
- Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses, showing relationships like cause, time, condition, and more in English sentences.
- Correlative Conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words used in English to connect equal parts of a sentence (such as two nouns, two verbs, two adjectives, or two clauses) in a balanced and coordinated way.
- Interjections
Interjections are words or expressions that show strong feelings or reactions. They are often used in speaking and writing to add emotion or emphasis.
- Syntax and Sentences
Explore English syntax and sentence structure to understand how words and phrases combine to form meaningful sentences.
- Basic Syntax Rules (SVO order)
Basic syntax rules for English sentences follow the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order. This means the subject comes first, followed by the verb, and then the object. These rules explain how to construct simple, clear sentences using this pattern.
- Sentence Structure
Basics of English sentence structure: parts of a sentence, word order, and types of sentences for clear communication.
- Declarative Sentences
Declarative sentences are statements that provide information, express facts, or share opinions. They end with a period (.) and are the most common type of sentences in English.
- Interrogative Sentences (question words, do-support, inversion)
Interrogative sentences in English, including question words, do-support, and inversion, to help you form clear and accurate questions.
- Exclamatory Sentences
Exclamatory sentences express strong emotion or excitement using an exclamation mark.
- Imperative Sentences
Imperative sentences explain how commands, requests, and instructions are formed in English using verb forms without a subject.
- Negations
Basics of forming negative sentences in English to express disagreement, denial, or absence.
- Simple Negations (not, never, nobody)
Simple negations in English using not, never, and nobody to express “no” or “none” in different ways.
- Double Negatives (standard, nonstandard)
Explanation of double negatives in English grammar, including standard usage, common nonstandard forms, and guidelines for correct usage.
- Relative Clauses
A relative clause is a type of dependent clause that describes a noun and begins with a relative pronoun like who, which, or that.
- Defining Clauses
Definition of defining clauses, their role in English grammar, and how they specify or limit the meaning of a noun.
- Non-defining Clauses
Non-defining clauses are a type of relative clause that provides extra information about a noun without changing the overall meaning of the sentence. They are always separated by commas.
- Verbs
Verbs are action words that describe what a subject does or a state of being.
- Verb Types
An overview of different verb types in English grammar, including action, linking, and auxiliary verbs.
- Regular Verbs
Regular verbs in English follow a consistent pattern when forming past tense and past participles by adding -ed, -d, or -ied. They help describe actions, events, and states that happened in the past or are completed.
- Irregular Verbs
Irregular verbs are English verbs that do not follow the regular pattern of adding -ed for past tense and past participle.
- Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs in English, including examples and explanations, to help you understand how verbs combine with prepositions or adverbs to create new meanings.
- Modal Verbs (can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would)
Comprehensive guide to English modal verbs, explaining their uses, examples, and rules for can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.
- Auxiliary Verbs (be, do, have)
Tip: Remember the forms am, is, are in the present, and was, were in the past.
- Stative vs. Dynamic Verbs
Stative vs. dynamic verbs in English grammar, including definitions, examples, usage rules, and tips for identifying and using each type.
- Verb Conjugation
Basics of verb conjugation in English, including tense formation, regular vs irregular verbs, and subject-verb agreement.
- Present Simple
Present Simple tense in English, including rules, examples, usage, and common mistakes.
- Past Tenses
Explore English past tenses to describe completed actions, habits, and background events in storytelling and conversation.
- Past Simple
The Past Simple tense, used to describe completed actions or events that happened at a specific time in the past.
- Irregular Past Verbs
- Past Continuous
- Past Perfect
The past perfect tense shows that one action was completed before another action or time in the past.
- Future Tenses
An overview of English future tenses, including their forms, uses, and key differences for expressing future events and intentions.
- Will-future
Will-future is an English verb tense used to talk about future events, decisions, promises, and predictions.
- Going to-future
The going to-future tense in English is used to talk about plans, intentions, and predictions based on evidence. It is formed with “be going to” + base verb.
- Present Continuous as Future
Present Continuous as Future explains how the present continuous tense is used to talk about planned or arranged actions that will happen in the near future.
- Future Perfect
The future perfect tense in English shows that one action will be finished before a specific time or another action in the future.
- Conditional Tenses
Introduction to conditional tenses in English grammar for expressing hypothetical situations, and their structure and usage.
- First, Second, Third Conditionals
First, Second, and Third Conditionals in English grammar, including their rules, examples, and usage for expressing real, hypothetical, and unreal situations.
- Mixed Conditionals
Explanation of mixed conditional grammar in English, including rules and examples for combining past and present conditions.
- Subjunctive Mood
The subjunctive mood is a verb form used to express wishes, suggestions, demands, or hypothetical situations in English grammar.
- Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive is a verb form used in English to express wishes, demands, suggestions, or hypothetical situations. It appears only in the base form of the verb (without -s, -ed, or -ing), and it is most commonly found in formal writing and speech. The subject-verb agreement is always the same: the verb remains in its base form regardless of the subject.
- Past Subjunctive
Past subjunctive is a grammatical form used in English to express hypothetical situations, wishes, or conditions that are contrary to fact. It is essential for mastering subjunctive mood.
- Verbal Aspects
Explanation of verbal aspects in English grammar.
- Simple Tenses
Simple tenses in English grammar express habitual actions, general truths, or states, and describe events that are not marked by ongoing timing.
- Continuous (Progressive) Tenses
Continuous (Progressive) tenses showing how to form and use -ing verb forms to describe ongoing actions in the past, present, and future.
- Perfect Tenses
English grammar rules for using perfect tenses (present, past, and future) to describe completed, ongoing, or anticipated actions.
- Perfect Continuous Tenses
A complete guide to perfect continuous tenses in English, including explanations, examples, and usage tips for the past, present, and future forms.
- Infinitives
Introduction to infinitives
- To-Infinitive
The to-infinitive is a verb form that begins with “to” plus the base verb (e.g., to eat, to go). It is used to show purpose, intention, or possibility. It can be a subject, object, or modifier in a sentence.
- Bare Infinitive
The bare infinitive is the base form of a verb without "to." It is used after certain verbs, modal verbs, and expressions in English.
- Gerunds
Introduction to gerunds
- Uses and Structure
Uses and structure of gerunds, including how they function as nouns and their role in sentences.
- Gerunds vs. Infinitives
Gerunds and infinitives are two verb forms in English used to express actions. A gerund is the -ing form of a verb (e.g., running), used as a noun. An infinitive is the “to” + base verb form (e.g., to run). Both can act as subjects, objects, or complements, but their usage depends on the main verb, meaning, and context. This guide explains the differences, key rules, and provides examples.
- Imperative Mood
The imperative mood is used to give commands, instructions, or make requests in English.
- Affirmative Commands
Affirmative Commands in English, including how to form them, examples, and usage.
- Negative Commands
Negative commands (also called negative imperatives) tell someone NOT to do something. They use “do not” or the short form “don’t” followed by the base form of a verb.
- Special Topics
Explore advanced English grammar topics to deepen your understanding of the language.
- Word Formation
Introduction to how new words are created in English through processes like prefixes, suffixes, and compounding.
- Suffixes
Suffixes in English are word endings added to base words to change their meaning or grammatical function, helping you create new words and use them correctly.
- Prefixes
Prefixes in English include common examples, rules for forming new words, and tips for using them to change meaning and create opposites.
- Diminutives and Augmentatives (little, -let, etc.)
Diminutives and augmentatives in English, including how to use suffixes (like -let) and words (like little) to talk about things as smaller or bigger.
- Plurals and Gender
Plurals and gender explain how English words change to show more than one and how some words have meanings based on gender.
- Gerunds and Participles (present, past)
Gerunds are verb forms ending in -ing that function as nouns, while present participles (also ending in -ing) describe ongoing actions, and past participles (usually ending in -ed, -en, etc.) describe completed actions or form perfect tenses. Learn how to use these forms correctly.
- Passive Voice
Passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject receives the action of the verb, allowing the focus to be on the action or the receiver rather than the doer.
- Cleft Sentences (It is/was … that …, What … is …)
- Agreement Rules
English rules for making words agree with each other, covering subjects, verbs, pronouns, and modifiers. Subjects, verbs, pronouns, and modifiers must agree in number, person, and gender to ensure clear and grammatically correct sentences.
- Irregular Verbs
A list of common English irregular verbs with their base form, past simple, and past participle.
- Be: am, is, are, was, were, been
The verb be in English, including its forms am, is, are, was, were, been, and being, along with usage rules and examples.
- Have: has, had
Have is an irregular verb used to show possession, form perfect tenses, and more. Includes forms: have, has, had.
- Do: does, did, done
The English verb 'do' and its forms 'does,' 'did,' and 'done,' including usage rules, role in questions and negatives, and examples to illustrate each form.
- Go: went, gone
The irregular English verb go, including its past tense went, and past participle gone.
- Get: got, gotten/got
English irregular verb “get” with past forms “got” and “gotten”/“got”, including meanings, usage, and examples.
- Make: made
The irregular verb make (meaning "to create or do something") has the past tense and past participle made.
- Take: took, taken
The English verb “take,” including its irregular forms “took” and “taken,” and rules for using it in different tenses and contexts.
- See: saw, seen
The irregular verb “see,” including its forms, usage, and example sentences.
- Come: came, come
The English verb 'come' and its past tense 'came' and past participle 'come,' including usage, examples, and tips for correct usage.
- Give: gave, given
Explanation of the English verb “give,” including its past tense, past participle, conjugations, and common usage.
- Find: found
Explanation of the verb find, including its meaning, usage, and conjugation.
- Think: thought
Explanation of the irregular verb “think,” including its forms, usage, and examples.
- Tell: told
Conjugation of the English irregular verb “tell,” which means to communicate or inform.
- Become: became, become
The verb become and its past forms became and become, including usage, example sentences, and common patterns.
- Show: showed, shown
The English verb show (showed, shown) means to present or allow someone to see something. It is irregular in the past and past participle forms. Conjugations use showed for simple past and either showed or shown for the past participle, with shown being more common in perfect tenses.
- Leave: left
Explanation of the irregular English verb "leave," including its base form, past simple, past participle, and usage examples.
- Feel: felt
The English verb feel (present) and its past tense form felt, including usage rules, examples, and tips.
- Put: put
The verb put means to move something into a particular place or position. It is an irregular verb that has the same form in the base, past, and past participle.
- Bring: brought
The past tense and past participle of bring, used to describe the act of carrying or moving something toward a place or person.
- Begin: began, begun
The verb begin and its past forms began and begun, including meanings, usage rules, example sentences, and common mistakes.
- Keep: kept
Irregular verb “keep” with past tense and past participle “kept,” including usage, examples, and common phrases.
- Hold: held
The verb hold means to carry, support, or have something in your hands or arms. Its past tense and past participle form is held.
- Write: wrote, written
The past tense and past participle forms of the verb 'write,' used to describe actions of composing or recording words at different times.
- Stand: stood
Explanation and examples for the irregular verb stand (past tense: stood), including usage in sentences and common idiomatic expressions.
- Meet: met
The verb “meet,” including its meaning, usage, and examples in sentences.
- Run: ran, run
Conjugation of the irregular verb run in English, showing how to use ran (past simple) and run (past participle) in sentences.
- Pay: paid
The English verb pay (past tense paid) means to give money for goods, services, or debts. It is irregular: the past tense and past participle form is paid.
- Sit: sat
Sit is an irregular verb meaning to rest with the body supported by the buttocks, usually on a chair or the ground. Its past tense is sat.
- Speak: spoke, spoken
The verb speak means to say words aloud. Spoke is the past tense, and spoken is the past participle (used with have/has or in passive sentences).
- Lie: lay, lain
Explanation of the verb "lie" (meaning "to recline") including its past tense and past participle forms, usage rules, and examples.
- Lead: led
- Read: read, read
The English verb “read,” including its meanings, pronunciation, and example sentences for present, past, and past participle forms.
- Grow: grew, grown
The verb “grow” means to increase in size, develop, or cultivate. Its irregular past forms are “grew” (simple past) and “grown” (past participle).
- Lose: lost
- Fall: fell, fallen
The English verb “fall,” including its past tense “fell” and past participle “fallen,” with examples and usage tips.
- Send: sent
The English verb “send,” including its meanings, example sentences, and explanations of its most common tenses.
- Build: built
The past tense and past participle form of the irregular verb "build," which means to construct or create something.
- Understand: understood
The verb "understand," its meaning, usage, example sentences, and role in English grammar.
- Draw: drew, drawn
Draw: drew, drawn in English explains the irregular verb “draw,” including its meanings, usage rules, and example sentences for base, past, and past participle forms.
- Break: broke, broken
The verb "break" and its forms "broke" and "broken," along with their meanings, usage rules, and example sentences to help you use them correctly in context.
- Spend: spent
The irregular verb spend, including its past tense form spent, along with example sentences to show correct usage and meaning.
- Cut: cut
The verb cut, including its uses, meanings, and examples from everyday English.
- Future Tense
The future tense in English describes actions that will happen, predictions, plans, or intentions. You can express the future using "will," "going to," or the present continuous form.
- Verb Spaces
Explore English verb spaces to understand how verbs change form and function across different tenses and contexts.
- Be vs. Have: states and possession
Be vs. Have: states and possession. Explains how be describes states or identity, while have shows possession or relationships. Includes examples and rules.
- Know vs. Meet/Familiar with: to know
Explanation of the difference between "know," "meet," and "be familiar with," including usage rules, examples, and tips for correct usage.
- Ask vs. Request: to ask
The difference between "ask" and "request" in English, including usage, nuance, and examples to help you choose the right verb for polite or formal situations.
- Bring vs. Take: direction of movement
Bring vs. take (direction of movement): rules, examples, and tips for using bring and take correctly in English.
- Come vs. Go vs. Return
Comparison of "come," "go," and "return," explaining how each verb relates to movement, perspective, and context in English.
- Do vs. Make: creation vs. action
Differences between the English verbs "do" and "make," including their usage, meaning, and common examples.
- Look vs. See vs. Watch: sight
The differences between the English verbs look, see, and watch, explaining how each relates to using your eyes.
- Take vs. Bring vs. Fetch: to take, to bring
“Take vs. bring vs. fetch” explained, including definitions, examples, and usage tips for understanding these English verbs.
- Leave vs. Go away: to leave
Leave vs. go away: a clear choice between two common English phrases for departing, so you can use the right one every time.
- Want vs. Would like: expressing desire
Want vs. Would like: explaining how to express desires in English — using 'want' for direct, strong wishes and 'would like' for polite, softer requests.
- Listen vs. Hear: to listen, to hear
Listen vs. hear: to listen means focusing on sounds intentionally, while to hear is simply noticing sounds without deliberate effort. Both involve perceiving sound, but listen implies active attention, and hear is passive awareness.
- Play vs. Perform: to play (games vs. music, roles)
Difference between 'play' (for games, music, roles) and 'perform'; how context changes their meaning in English.
- Leave vs. Let: to leave, to allow
- Get up vs. Wake up: to get up, to wake
Detailed explanation of the difference between “get up” and “wake up” in English, including usage, examples, and tips to avoid common mistakes.
- Finish vs. End: to finish
The difference between "finish" and "end," focusing on the verb "to finish" and how it is used to indicate completing something.
- Think vs. Believe: to think, to believe
Explains the difference between "think" and "believe" in English, including how they are used in sentences and examples for learners.
- Feel vs. Feel like: to feel
The difference between “feel” and “feel like,” including examples, grammar rules, and usage tips.
- Happen vs. Occur: to happen
Guide to using "happen" and "occur" correctly in English, including examples, rules, and tips for choosing the right word.
- Sleep vs. Fall asleep
Sleep vs. fall asleep: key difference is “sleep” means being asleep, while “fall asleep” means starting to sleep.
- Carry vs. Bring
Carry vs. Bring — This guide explains the difference between "carry" and "bring," including when to use each verb, plus examples.
- Seem vs. Appear
Seem vs. Appear and how to choose between them for expressing impressions, beliefs, and appearances in English.
- Lose vs. Get lost
Lose means to fail to keep or find something, while get lost is a phrase that either means to become lost (not know your location) or is used as a rude way to tell someone to go away.
- Remember vs. Remind: to remember
Explore the difference between "remember" and "remind," focusing on the verb "remember" and how it is used for recalling information.
- Arrive vs. Come vs. Get
Arrive vs. come vs. get: their meanings, nuances, and usage rules to help you choose the right word for reaching a place.
- Find vs. Find oneself: to find, to be located
The difference between “find” and “find oneself,” including usage rules, examples, and how each phrase expresses locating or discovering something or oneself.
- Reach vs. Achieve vs. Attain
Reach, achieve, and attain are English verbs that describe coming to a goal, but differ in formality, context, and nuance.
- Continue vs. Keep on
Definition, usage rules, examples, and differences between `continue` and `keep on` for expressing ongoing actions.
- Know vs. Understand: to know, to understand
Explains the difference between "know" and "understand," including their meanings, usage rules, and examples.
- Look vs. Observe vs. Watch
Look, observe, and watch are English verbs related to using your eyes, but they have different meanings and uses.
- Take vs. Grab
Take and grab are two English verbs that both involve picking up or holding something, but they differ in usage, tone, and intention.
- Noun Spaces
Understanding how spaces work with nouns in English for correct spelling and grammar.
- Time vs. Hour vs. Occasion vs. Turn
- House vs. Home
House and home are common English nouns with different meanings, grammar, and usage. Learn how to use them correctly and naturally.
- Job vs. Work vs. Occupation
Explains the differences between "job," "work," and "occupation," including their meanings, usage, and examples.
- Church vs. Cathedral vs. Temple
Difference between church, cathedral, and temple, including their meanings, usage, and examples in English.
- School vs. College vs. University
School vs. College vs. University — their meanings, differences, and usage in English grammar.
- Money vs. Cash
The difference between money and cash, including definitions, usage, and examples to help you use each word correctly in English.
- Friend vs. Companion vs. Acquaintance
Friend, companion, and acquaintance are English nouns that describe different types of relationships, varying in closeness and familiarity.
- Child vs. Kid vs. Baby
Child, kid, and baby are words used to refer to young people at different stages of development. This article explains the differences in meaning, usage, and formality.
- Lightning vs. Thunderbolt
Differences between "lightning" and "thunderbolt," including their meanings, usage, and examples.
- Vocabulary
Explore English vocabulary with Loco English to build your word knowledge and improve language skills.
- Greetings & Conversation
Basic English vocabulary for making greetings and starting conversations in everyday situations.
- Everyday Greetings
Common English greetings for everyday situations, including formal, informal, and time-based expressions to start conversations and connect with others.
- Formal Greetings
Formal greetings in English, including common phrases and vocabulary for polite and professional situations.
- Informal Greetings
Informal greetings in English, including common phrases and examples for everyday casual conversations.
- Asking "How Are You?"
Vocabulary and phrases for asking "How are you?" in English, including common expressions, responses, and cultural tips.
- Polite Phrases
Polite English phrases that help you show respect, make requests, apologize, and have smooth, courteous conversations.
- Introductions
Introductions list common English phrases used to introduce yourself, share basic information, and start a conversation with someone new.
- Small Talk
Small talk vocabulary in English, including topics like weather, hobbies, and daily life to help you have simple conversations.
- Keeping Conversation Going
Vocabulary and strategies for keeping conversation going, including useful phrases, questions, and responses to help you speak confidently.
- Thanks and Appreciation
Common English words and phrases for expressing thanks and gratitude, from casual to formal.
- Goodbyes
Goodbyes vocabulary in English, including common phrases for ending conversations, polite expressions, and formal and informal ways to say goodbye.
- Numbers
Basic vocabulary for counting and expressing quantities in English for everyday communication and math skills.
- Numbers 1–20
Numbers 1–20 in English, including example sentences and common uses to help you count and communicate confidently.
- Counting by Tens
Counting by tens in English, including cardinal and ordinal numbers, usage examples, and common patterns.
- Hundreds, Thousands
Hundreds and thousands in English vocabulary, including how to use and say larger numbers in everyday situations confidently.
- Large Numbers
Large numbers and how to read, write, and use them in English for everyday communication and confidence.
- Ordinals
Ordinals are words that show the position or order of things in a sequence, such as “first,” “second,” and “third.”
- Fractions, Percentages
- Asking Prices
Asking prices in English, including common questions, useful phrases, and vocabulary to help you talk about cost and value confidently.
- Talking Age
Talking age vocabulary in English, including common words and phrases for asking and answering questions about how old someone is, as well as age-related expressions.
- Phone Numbers
Phone numbers vocabulary in English, including how to say and write phone numbers, along with common phrases for making and understanding phone calls.
- Quantities
- Measurement Units
Basic vocabulary for units of measurement used in everyday English for length, weight, volume, and temperature.
- Time Words
Time words in English, including common vocabulary for days, months, seasons, and more, to help you talk about time confidently.
- Days, Months
Days and months vocabulary in English, including names, common expressions, and usage for talking about dates and schedules.
- Length, Distance
Length and distance vocabulary in English, including common units of measurement and usage.
- Weight, Mass
Weight and mass are fundamental concepts in measurement, describing how heavy something is and how much matter it contains.
- Volume, Capacity
Volume and capacity vocabulary in English, including common units and how to talk about measuring liquids and solids in everyday situations.
- Currency Words
Currency words are terms related to money, including types of currency, denominations, and financial concepts, to help you discuss money in English.
- Temperature
Temperature vocabulary in English, including common words and expressions for talking about hot, cold, and weather conditions.
- Conversions
Conversions are changes from one unit to another, like inches to centimeters. This guide shows common conversions using straightforward examples.
- Math Vocabulary
Key math terms and concepts to build your math vocabulary for better understanding and communication in math
- Addition
- Subtraction
Subtraction vocabulary list with English meanings and example sentences to help you talk about subtracting numbers and solving math problems confidently.
- Multiplication
Multiplication, an important math vocabulary topic, includes key words and phrases for understanding and performing multiplication and word problems.
- Division
English division vocabulary for describing division operations, terms, and concepts in math.
- Mathematical Operations
Mathematical operations vocabulary in English, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and more. Learn key terms to describe and perform calculations confidently.
- Talking about Results
Learn English vocabulary for talking about results, including describe outcomes, express success or failure, and discuss consequences.
- Math Questions
- Colors
Basic vocabulary for naming colors used for describing objects, clothing, and more in everyday English.
- Basic Colors
Basic colors vocabulary helps you name and talk about everyday colors in English, from red and blue to black and white.
- Shades, Hues
Shades and hues in English color vocabulary, including how to use common color words plus modifiers like light, dark, and bright to describe colors accurately.
- Describing Color
Describing color vocabulary in English, including common color words and shades to help you talk about and describe colors clearly in everyday conversation.
- Color Expressions
- Color in Clothing
Color in clothing vocabulary, including common color words and example sentences to help you describe clothes and talk about fashion confidently.
- Days, Dates, Time
Basic vocabulary for talking about days, dates, and time in everyday English.
- Days of the Week
Days of the week vocabulary in English and Spanish, including usage tips and examples to help you talking about schedules, plans, and more.
- Months
Months in English, including names, pronunciation, usage, and example sentences.
- Telling Time
Telling time vocabulary include words and phrases that help you ask for, tell, and understand what time it is in English.
- Dates
English vocabulary and grammar for talking about dates, including how to say and write dates, use ordinal numbers, and choose the right prepositions.
- Seasons
Seasons vocabulary in English, including words for all four seasons and related concepts to help you talk about the time of year and weather.
- Holidays
Holidays vocabulary in English, including common words and phrases for talking about holidays, celebrations, and special days.
- Family & Relationships
English vocabulary for family members and relationships to improve speaking and understanding in everyday conversations.
- Family Members
Family members vocabulary in English, including words for parents, siblings, children, and other common relatives.
- Describing Family
Family vocabulary in English, including words for family members and descriptive terms like "close," "large," and "supportive," to help you talk about your family with confidence.
- Relationships
Relationship vocabulary in English, covering words and phrases for family, friendships, romantic partners, and social connections.
- Friends
Friends vocabulary in English, including common words and phrases for describing friendships, building relationships, and talking about social life.
- Family Phrases
Common English phrases used to talk about family relationships and daily interactions within families.
- Food & Dining
English vocabulary for food and dining to enhance speaking and comprehension for everyday conversation.
- Food Words
Food vocabulary in English, including common categories like fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and kitchen essentials.
- Cooking Verbs
Cooking verbs are words that describe actions and processes used in preparing food, helping you follow recipes and talk about cooking in English.
- Drinks
Drinks vocabulary in English for talking about beverages, ordering in restaurants, and describing flavors.
- Fruits, Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables vocabulary in English, including common names for each category, example sentences, and tips for using them in everyday conversation.
- Eating Out
Eating out vocabulary for restaurants, cafés, and ordering food. Includes words for menus, paying, tipping, and common phrases.
- Ordering Food
Ordering food vocabulary and phrases for English learners. Covers common words and expressions for requesting, modifying, and paying for food in restaurants and cafes.
- Tastes
Tastes vocabulary in English, including 10+ common words in categories like sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami, and more.
- Animals
Basic vocabulary for naming common animals in English for everyday conversation and learning.
- Pets
Learn English vocabulary for common pets, including dog breeds, cat types, and small animals, to help you talk about animals in everyday life.
- Farm Animals
Farm animal vocabulary to help you name and describe common animals found on farms, improving your English skills.
- Wild Animals
Wild animals — names and descriptions of animals that live in nature, along with example sentences to help you use each word.
- Sea Life
Sea life vocabulary that covers common marine animals, plants, and other creatures, helping you describe the ocean world in English.
- Animal Parts
Animal parts vocabulary that helps you describe and identify different parts of animals in English.
- Animal Actions
Animal actions vocabulary in English, including common verbs and examples to describe how animals move and behave along with example sentences.
- Weather & Nature
English vocabulary for weather and nature to describe the environment and natural phenomena.
- Weather Words
Weather words are vocabulary terms used to describe different weather conditions, phenomena, and related concepts in English.
- Seasons
English vocabulary for seasons, including the four main seasons, common descriptions, and example sentences.
- Forecasts
Forecast vocabulary in English, including key words and phrases for talking about weather predictions, probabilities, and common forecast terms.
- Climate
Climate vocabulary in English course, covering common words and phrases to describe long-term weather patterns, regions, and environmental concepts.
- Disasters
Disasters vocabulary list in English, including natural and man-made disasters along with example sentences to help you describe and understand different types of disasters.
- Outdoors
Outdoors vocabulary for English learners, covering common words for nature, activities, and general outdoor life to help describe the world outside.
- Clothing & Accessories
Basic vocabulary for clothing and accessories to describe what people wear in everyday English.
- Clothing Types
Clothing types are categories of garments that people wear for different occasions, seasons, and styles.
- Shoes, Footwear
Shoe and footwear vocabulary, including types, materials, and common expressions to help you talk about shoes naturally in English.
- Accessories
Accessories vocabulary in English, including common items you can wear or use to complement your outfit.
- Clothing Talk
Vocabulary for clothing items and how to use them in sentences, helping you talk about what you wear and see.
- Shopping for Clothes
Shopping for clothes vocabulary to help you ask about sizes, describe colors and patterns, talk about styles, and handle returns in English.
- Travel & Transportation
English vocabulary for travel and transportation to help you communicate during trips and explore English speaking countries.
- Directions
Travel and transportation vocabulary in English, including common words and phrases for navigating airports, booking hotels, and getting around.
- Transport Modes
Common English vocabulary for different methods of travel and transportation, organized by category.
- Buying Tickets
Buying Tickets vocabulary for English, including words and phrases for purchasing tickets for trains, buses, planes, and events.
- Travel Plans
Travel plans vocabulary in English to help you organize trips, book tickets, and ask about itineraries.
- Accommodation
Accommodation vocabulary including types, features, and common phrases for finding and describing places to stay in English.
- Airports, Train Stations
Airport and train station vocabulary including common terms and phrases to help you navigate travel hubs with confidence.
- Health & Body
English vocabulary for health and body topics to improve speaking and understanding.
- Body Words
Common body-related vocabulary in English, organized by category to help you describe parts of the body and talk about health with confidence.
- Illnesses
Common English vocabulary for illnesses that helps you describe symptoms, seek medical help, and talk about health in everyday situations.
- At the Doctor's
Common English vocabulary for talking about visits to the doctor, including symptoms, medical instructions, and more.
- Fitness Words
Fitness vocabulary in English, covering common exercise terms, workout types, equipment, and body parts to help you talk about staying active.
- Feelings
Feelings vocabulary in English, including words for emotions, moods, and states of mind, to help you express how you feel clearly and accurately.
- Medical Instructions
Medical instructions vocabulary in English, including common verbs, nouns, and phrases used to understand and follow directions from healthcare providers.
- Occupations & Work
English vocabulary for occupations and work to help you talk about jobs and the workplace.
- Jobs
Jobs vocabulary in English, including common roles, categories, and related terms to help you talk about work and careers.
- Workplace Vocabulary
Comprehensive guide to common workplace vocabulary, including job titles, office terms, meeting and collaboration words, and career-related expressions.
- Job Applications
Job applications vocabulary and processes to help you write resumes, fill out forms, and prepare for interviews.
- Work Routine
Work routine vocabulary in English, including common verbs, nouns, and phrases to describe daily tasks and schedules.
- Job Titles
Job titles vocabulary list in English, categorized by field, with example sentences to help you describe roles clearly and confidently.
- Education & Study
Explore English vocabulary related to education and study, including terms for schools, subjects, and learning processes.
- Subjects
Subjects vocabulary list. Overview of common school subjects in English, plus example sentences for each.
- Classroom Words
English classroom vocabulary that covers common objects, people, and actions. Includes example sentences and tips for using the words correctly.
- Studying
Studying vocabulary, including words and expressions for school, college, and exam preparation in English.
- University Life
University Life vocabulary, covering common English words and phrases used in college settings, including classes, campus life, and student experiences.
- Tests, Exams
Tests and exams vocabulary in English, including common terms for different types of assessments, parts of a test, and studying so you can talk about school confidently.
- Technology & Communication
Explore technology and communication vocabulary to understand how devices and networks connect us.
- Devices
Device vocabulary in English, covering common types like phones, computers, and household gadgets for everyday use and communication.
- Computer Words
Computer words are the key vocabulary related to computing, including hardware, software, internet, and troubleshooting terms.
- Internet Terms
Common internet terms in English, from basic concepts to popular slang, to help you navigate and communicate online confidently.
- Phone Phrases
Common English phrases used in phone conversations, including how to make, answer, and end calls, as well as handle voicemail and customer service.
- Social Media
A comprehensive guide to social media vocabulary, covering platforms, actions, and common phrases to help you talk confidently about online communication.
- Emotions & Feelings
Explore vocabulary for emotions and feelings to describe how people express their inner experiences in English.
- Emotions
Emotions in English, covering 10 categories such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust, love, excitement, calm, and embarrassment.
- Feelings Words
Feelings words help us describe our emotions and experiences. They include positive, negative, and neutral feelings, as well as words for intensity and physical sensations.
- Moods
Moods vocabulary and examples to describe how people feel, using common English words and sentences.
- Hobbies & Interests
Explore English vocabulary for hobbies and interests to talk about your favorite pastimes and activities.
- Leisure
Leisure vocabulary in English, including common words and phrases for free time, relaxation, hobbies, and entertainment.
- Sports, Games
Sports and games vocabulary in English, covering popular activities, equipment, and common phrases to help you talk about playing and watching sports.
- Arts, Music
Vocabulary for talking about arts and music, including different styles, instruments, and common expressions.
- Free Time
Free time vocabulary in English, including common activities, phrases, and example sentences to help you talk about your hobbies and relaxation time.
- Shopping
English vocabulary for shopping to help you communicate confidently in stores and markets.
- Shopping Words
Common shopping words in English, organized by category to help you build vocabulary for everyday shopping conversations.
- Payment, Prices
Payment and prices vocabulary in English, including words and phrases for shopping, paying bills, and discussing costs.
- Sizes, Amounts
Sizes, Amounts English vocabulary explains words for describing size, quantity, and measurement of objects, people, and things.
- Bargaining
Vocabulary for bargaining in English, including phrases and words to help you negotiate prices and ask for discounts.
- Music & Arts
Explore English vocabulary for music and arts to enhance your language skills in creative fields.
- Musical Instruments
Musical instrument vocabulary in English, including categories, examples, and usage to help you talk about playing music confidently.
- Artistic Activities
Artistic vocabulary to help you describe creative hobbies and express yourself confidently in English.
- Music, Art Talk
Music and art vocabulary in English course, covering key words and phrases for discussing music, painting, and creativity.
- Genres
Genres vocabulary page covering common categories of music, literature, movies, and more, with examples to expand your English word list.
- Sports & Recreation
Explore English vocabulary for sports and recreation to enhance your speaking and comprehension skills.
- Sports Types
A detailed guide to different types of sports, including categories like team sports, individual sports, and extreme sports, with examples and explanations.
- Equipment
Equipment vocabulary in English, covering common items, categories, and usage examples to help you talk about tools and gear confidently.
- Sport Actions
Sport actions vocabulary page for common English verbs and phrases used to describe movements and activities in sports.
- Results
Sports and competition vocabulary focused on how to discuss outcomes, scores, and winners, including key terms and example sentences.
- Politics & Government
Basic English vocabulary for understanding politics and government
- Political Words
Political vocabulary covering key terms used in government, elections, policies, and international relations, with example sentences for context.
- Government Types
Government types English vocabulary, examples, and social context to help you understand and discuss different forms of government in English.
- Law Terms
Comprehensive list of law terms in English and Spanish, including meanings and example sentences, to help you understand and use legal vocabulary.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
