101 Essential Words in English
Learning a new language can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to vocabulary. However, having a solid foundation in basic words and phrases can make all the difference. In this article, we will explore 101 essential words in English that will help you navigate everyday conversations and situations.
Common Greetings and Introductions
1-10
- Hello: a greeting used to acknowledge someone's presence
- Hi: an informal greeting used to acknowledge someone's presence
- Good morning: a greeting used in the morning
- Good afternoon: a greeting used in the afternoon
- Good evening: a greeting used in the evening
- How are you?: a question asked to inquire about someone's well-being
- I'm fine, thank you: a response to indicate that you are doing well
- What's your name?: a question asked to learn someone's name
- My name is [name]: an introduction used to share your name
- Nice to meet you: a phrase used to express pleasure at meeting someone
Basic Phrases and Expressions
11-20
- Thank you: an expression used to show gratitude
- You're welcome: a response to show that someone's thanks are accepted
- Excuse me: a phrase used to get someone's attention or apologize for interrupting
- Sorry: an expression used to apologize for a mistake
- Yes: an affirmative response
- No: a negative response
- Maybe: an expression used to indicate uncertainty
- I don't understand: a phrase used to indicate that you don't comprehend something
- Do you speak English?: a question asked to determine if someone speaks English
- Where is [place]?: a question asked to determine the location of a place
Food and Drink
21-30
- Water: a liquid used for drinking
- Food: substances consumed for nutrition
- Restaurant: a place where food is served
- Menu: a list of food and drink options
- Bread: a type of baked food
- Rice: a type of grain used in cooking
- Meat: animal tissue used as food
- Fruit: sweet and fleshy plant products
- Vegetable: plant products used as food
- Breakfast: a meal eaten in the morning
Directions and Transportation
31-40
- Left: a direction indicating movement to the left
- Right: a direction indicating movement to the right
- Straight: a direction indicating movement forward
- Turn: to change direction
- Stop: to cease movement
- Go: to move or travel
- Walk: to move on foot
- Run: to move quickly on foot
- Car: a vehicle used for transportation
- Bus: a large vehicle used for transporting people
Shopping
41-50
- Store: a place where goods are sold
- Market: a place where goods are sold
- Shop: to browse or purchase goods
- Buy: to acquire something in exchange for payment
- Sell: to offer something for sale
- Expensive: costly or high-priced
- Cheap: low-priced or inexpensive
- Money: a medium of exchange
- Credit card: a type of payment card
- Change: to exchange one thing for another
Numbers and Quantities
51-60
- One: the number 1
- Two: the number 2
- Three: the number 3
- Four: the number 4
- Five: the number 5
- Six: the number 6
- Seven: the number 7
- Eight: the number 8
- Nine: the number 9
- Ten: the number 10
Family and Relationships
61-70
- Family: a group of people related by blood or marriage
- Father: a male parent
- Mother: a female parent
- Brother: a male sibling
- Sister: a female sibling
- Husband: a male partner in marriage
- Wife: a female partner in marriage
- Son: a male child
- Daughter: a female child
- Friend: a person with whom one has a strong bond
Useful Verbs
71-80
- Go: to move or travel
- Do: to perform an action
- Make: to create or produce something
- Take: to grasp or seize something
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