1000 Most Common Words in English

Building your vocabulary with some of the most common words used in the English language is a great start for your journey in learning this beautiful language.

Not only do these common words expand the English terminology that you know, but they also help you with your English conversation skills since they are indeed words that you hear others use everyday.

If you know 1,000 words, you will be between a functional beginner and conversational level in English.  In most of the world’s languages, 500 words will be more than enough to get you through any tourist situations and everyday introductions.

Start building your vocabulary with everyday common words

Using everyday common words are the most convenient way to learn English. The more you hear these words, the better it is for you to process and understand them.

And the more you use them, the stronger your English skills become. So it's a great process of learning from others, and at the same time, learning from yourself, too!

Why do you need to build your vocabulary?

Before we check out the list of the most commonly used English words, let's quickly go through the reasons why it's important for you to build your vocabulary.

1. While thoughts can shape our words, words can also definitely shape our thoughts. So building a good set of words inside your vocabulary allows you to enhance your thinking patterns. English is such a dynamic and wonderful language, you'll never grow tired of all the wonderful things you can learn and re-learn from it, just by simply constantly supplementing the English words you know.
2. And speaking of supplementing, think of your vocabulary as some sort of vitamin for your entire body of English knowledge. The more words you know, the healthier your English knowledge and skills are. 
3. While learning common words in English is a great start, it will also definitely give you the push you need to level up on the words you know. Before you know it, you'll be conversant and well-informed in more advanced types of the English terminology.

Here's the List of the 1000 Most Common English Words

Okay, time to share the list! Remember that with these 1,000 words you’ll be able to ask people how they’re doing, tell them about your day and navigate everyday life situations like shopping and public transit. But also keep in mind that native-like fluency, among many other things, requires about 10,000 vocabulary words.

I also added some sentences as examples of how to use these English words. Check them out below.  the - "The sky is blue." be - "Will you be my friend?"

claim - "I claim to be a fast reader, but actually I am average."

stuff - "When I moved, I realized I have a lot of stuff!"

improve - "I am always looking for ways to improve."

instead - "Instead of eating cake I will have fruit."

property - "Do you own property, like a house?"

beautiful - "You are beautiful."

bar - "A bar is a place where alcohol is served."

dream - "I have a dream."

sea - "I want to sail the seven seas."

middle - "I am a middle child with one older brother and one younger sister."

institution - "Have you attended any institution of higher learning?"

shoulder - "You do not have to shoulder all the work on your own."

fear - "Do you have any fears?"

challenge - "I challenge you to do better."

throughout - "Throughout my life I have always enjoyed reading."

necessary - "It is necessary to sleep."

trouble - "Stay out of trouble."

writer - "You are a good writer."

specific - "Could you be more specific?"

individual - "These potato chips are in an individual serving size package."

edge - "Please do not stand so close to the edge of the cliff."

front - "Please face front."

deep - "That poem about life is deep."

far - "I don't want to move far from my family."

rather - "Rather than focusing on the bad things, let's be grateful for the good things."

mention - "Can you mention me in your story?"

range - My doctor offered me a range of options.

worry - "Don't worry about tomorrow."

adult - "Adults pay full price, but children are free."

style - "My dress is out of style."

best - "Those are the best glasses to buy."

unit - "A foot is a unit of measure."

conference - "There will be expert presenters at the conference."

inside - "The cat stays inside."

affect - "My bank account will affect how much I can buy."

evening - "I'm staying home this evening."

trip - "We are taking a trip to Florida in January."

treat - "Give yourself a treat for a job well done."

production - "Factory production has improved over the summer."

top - "The flag flies on the top of that building."

candidate - "There are ten candidates for the position."

discover - "You'll discover treasures at that thrift store."

suddenly - "The storm came up suddenly."

weight - "Keep track of your pet's weight."

bit - "It rained a little bit last night."

perform - "The singer will perform tonight."

politics - "Mitch is very active in politics."

structure - "The building's structure is solid."

camera - "I use the camera on my phone."

particular - "That particular style looks good on you."

fish - "I don't enjoy eating fish."

chair - "The table has six matching chairs."

manage - "Did you manage to find the keys?"

interview - "My job interview went well."

fly - "We can fly to France next year."

shake - "Don't shake the can of soda."

wide - "The doorway was very wide."

measure - "Measure twice, cut once."

play - "The children play at the park."

apply - "Maria applied for the job."

pain - "I have chest pain."

base - "The glass has a heavy base so it won't fall over."

control - "Keep control of the car."

head - "My head hurts."

peace - "World leaders gathered for peace talks."

contain - "The carton contains a dozen egges."

cultural - "There is cultural significance to those old ruins."

employee - "That store only has three employees."

weapon - "No weapons are allowed in government buildings."

direction - "What direction is the city from here?"

reveal - "Washing off the dirt revealed the boy's skinned knee."

onto - "Jump onto the boat and we'll go fishing."

traditional - "They serve traditional Italian food there."

popular - "That's a popular restaurant."

charge - "I need to charge my phone."

maintain - "Exercise helps you maintain a healthy weight."

statement - "The police chief gave a statement to the media."

respond - "He hasn't responded to my text yet."

impact - "The drought had a big impact on the crops."

theory - "In theory, that's a good plan."

talk - "He talks a lot."

yourself - "You gave yourself a haircut?"

finish - "Did you finish your homework?"

close - "Close the window, please."

no - "I said 'no,' please don't ask again."

ball - "He threw the ball to the dog."

huge - "That truck is huge!"

tonight - "Would you like to go out tonight?"

imagine - "Can you imagine if pigs could fly?"

avoid - "You should avoid poison ivy."

care - "She cares for her mother at home."

management - "That store has good management."

visit - "We visited the museum today."

radio - "I listen to the radio in the car."

Democrat - "The Democrats control the Senate."

firm - "Her 'no" was very firm, she won't change her mind."

spring - "Spring is the most beautiful season."

that - "Did you see that movie?"

expert - "Matt is an IT expert."

trial - "They are employing her on a trial basis."

nice - "That's a very nice car."

establish - "They established their business in 1942."

cell - "Your body is made of millions of cells."

seat - "That's a comfortable seat."

above - "Look on the shelf above the sink."

card - "They sent me a card for my birthday."

memory - "He has a good memory."

green - "The grass is green."

science - "He studies health science at the university."

main - "The main problem is a lack of money."

final - "The divorce was final last month."

form - "Please fill out this application form."

cold - "My feet are cold."

religious - "She is very religious, she attends church weekly."

legal - "The legal documents need to be signed."

network - "Band is the name of our internet network."

enjoy - "I enjoy soda."

sound - "The dog did not make a sound."

close - "Close the door, please."

help - "Could you help me move this table?"

manager - "The manager will look at your application."

remove - "Remove the cookies from the oven."

note - "Leave me a note if you're going to be late."

claim - "I made an insurance claim for my car accident."

since - "She hasn't eaten since yesterday."

forget - "Don't forget to stop at the store."

enough - "Have you had enough coffee?"

design - "The windows don't open by design."

rock - "There are decorative rocks in the garden."

entire - "He ate the entire meal in 10 minutes."

hang - "Please hang your coat on the hook."

prove - "The employee proved his worth."

study - "He needs to study for the test."

set - "Set the glass on the table, please."

executive - "The company's executives are paid well."

guess - "If you don't know, just guess."

laugh - "That movie always makes me laugh."

rather - "Would you rather have a hamburger than a hot dog?"

various - "That rug comes in various shades of gray."

public - "Masks must be worn in public places."

dark - "Turn on the light, it's dark in here."

leg - "The boy broke his leg."

environment - "We live in a healthy environment."

check - "Please check my work to be sure it's correct."

democratic - "Does Australia have a democratic government?"

example - "I need an example of that grammar point, please."

song - "That's a beautiful song."

truth - "Please tell me the truth."

force - "It takes a lot of force to open that door."

indeed - "Your mother does indeed have hearing loss."

discuss - "We'll discuss that at the meeting."

clearly - "The instructions were clearly written."

little - "I prefer little cars."

strategy - "Our new corporate strategy is written here."

state - "After the accident I was in a state of shock."

blue - "My favorite color is blue."

station - "There is a train station close to my house."

gun - "Gun ownership is a controversial topic."

knowledge - "Do you have the knowledge to fix that?"

ten - "The baby counted her ten toes."

act - "I'll act on your information today."

one - "I only have one cat."

sort - "Let's sort these beads according to color."

design - "We need to design a new logo."

miss - "I miss you, when will I see you again?"

authority - "City authorities make the local laws."

compare - "We should compare cars before we buy one."

ok - "Would it be ok to eat out tonight?"

stage - "A caterpillar is the larval stage of a butterfly."

crime - "The police fight crime."

financial - "I keep my accounts at my financial institution."

operation - "The mining operation employs thousands of people."

professor - "Dr. Smith is my favorite professor."

PM - "The movie starts at 7:30 PM."

sister - "My sister lives close to me."

skill - "His best skill is woodworking."

answer - "Could you answer a question for me?"

glass - "Glass is much heavier than plastic."

environmental - "Environmental issues are in the news."

section - "What section of the stadium are you sitting in?"

present - "If everyone is present, the meeting can begin."

lawyer - "My lawyer helped me write a will."

forward - "Move the car forward a few feet."

sex - "Do you know the sex of your baby yet?"

name - "What's your name?"

benefit - "There are many health benefits to quinoa."

analysis - "I'll give you my analysis when I've seen everything."

arrive - "When will your plane arrive?"

outside - "The cat goes outside sometimes."

fail - "I fail to see what is so funny about that."

message - "You have a text message on your phone."

bill - "The electrician will send me a bill."

standard - "The standard fee is $10.00."

feeling - "I have a good feeling about this."

general - "My general impression of the restaurant was good."

lay - "Lay the baby in her crib, please."

physical - "Keep a physical distance of six feet."

everybody - "Everybody likes ice cream."

election - "Who do you think will win the election?"

deal - "I got a good deal at the store."

trade - "The stock market traded lower today."

pretty - "That is a pretty dress."

training - "The company will pay for your training."

TV - "There is a good movie on TV tonight."

box - "I packed my dishes in a strong box."

television - "I don't watch much television."

region - "What internet services are in your region?"

herself - "She bought herself a new coat."

attack - "The army will attack at dawn."

wonder - "I wonder if the Bulls will win the game."

degree - "Set the oven to 300 degrees."

loss - "The farmer suffered heavy losses after the storm."

growth - "The company has seen strong growth this quarter."

character - "You can trust people of good character."

indicate - "Her reply indicated that she understood."

recognize - "Do you recognize the person in this photo?"

staff - "There are five people on staff here."

ability - "He has the ability to explain things well."

amount - "It take a large amount of food to feed an elephant."

particularly - "It's not particularly hot outside, just warm."

cup - "Would you like a cup of coffee?"

argue - "It's not a good idea to argue with your boss."

success - "Failure is the back door to success."

whatever - "Choose whatever flavor you like the best."

disease - "Face masks help prevent disease."

prepare - "I'll prepare breakfast tomorrow."

determine - "Eye color is genetically determined."

meeting - "We'll have a staff meeting after lunch."

left - "The door is on your left as you approach."

identify - "I can't identify that plant."

resource - "The library has many online resources."

hard - "That test was very hard."

answer - "Give me your answer by noon tomorrow."

accept - "Will you accept my credit card?"

pressure - "There is no pressure to finish right now."

quality - "I paid a little more for quality shoes."

simple - "The appliance comes with simple instructions."

individual - "You can buy an individual or group membership."

list - "I made a list of things to do."

thought - "I'll have to give it some thought."

sign - "That store needs a bigger sign."

ready - "Are you ready to leave for work?"

media - "That issue has been discussed in the media."

occur - "Strange things occur in that empty house."

serious - "She is so serious, she never laughs."

fund - "I have a savings fund for college."

dog - "Do you think a dog is a good pet?"

size - "What size is that shirt?

lie - "Teach your children not to lie."

approach - "The cat slowly approached the bird."

protect - "A coat will protect you from the cold weather."

exactly - "Use exactly one teaspoon of salt in that recipe."

happy - "Kittens make me happy."

beyond - "The town is just beyond those mountains."

treatment - "I will propose a treatment plan for your injury."

thus - "We haven't had any problems thus far."

eight - "That recipe takes eight cups of flour."

central - "There is good shopping in central London."

despite - "Despite the rain, we will still have the picnic."

career - "Retail sales is a good career for some people."

stock - "That shop has a good stock of postcards."

scene - "He painted a colorful street scene."

away - "I wish that mosquito would go away."

artist - "Taylor Swift is a recording artist."

seven - "There are seven slices of pie left."

save - "I save all my cans for recycling."

east - "Drive east for three miles."

shoot - "He wants to shoot arrows at the target."

article - "Did you read that newspaper article?"

decade - "I've lived in this city for over a decade."

factor - "Heredity is a factor in your overall health."

animal - "What kind of animal is that?"

rise - "The sun will rise at 7:00 a.m."

dead - "My phone is dead, let me charge it."

response - "I didn't expect his response to come so soon."

usually - "I usually shop at the corner store."

each - "Put a flower in each vase."

language - "Learning a new language is fun."

hot - "Don't touch the stove, it's still hot."

similar - "These earrings don't match, but they are similar."

significant - "His job earns a significant amount of money."

series - "What is your favorite TV series?"

concern - "Thank you for your concern, but I'm fine."

race - "We watched the car race on TV."

natural - "This cleaner is natural, there aren't any chemicals in it."

other  - "This pen doesn't work, try the other one."

poor - "We had a poor harvest this year because it was so dry."

common - "Most people can find something in common with each other."

than - "Ice cream has more calories than water."

share - "Let me share my idea."

enter - "You can enter the building on the left."

page - "Please turn to page 62."

movement - "The environmental movement is an international movement."

near - "Near, far, wherever you are, I do believe that the heart goes on."

before - "Before the movie, let's buy popcorn!"

fine - "I feel fine."

note - "Please take notes during the lesson."

sound - "I like the sound of wind chimes."

reduce - "Reduce, reuse, and recycle are the ways to help the environment."

store - "I'm going to the store to buy some bread."

recently - "I cleaned the bathroom most recently, so I think it's your turn this time."

no - "'No' is one of the shortest complete sentences."

color - "My favorite color is blue."

nature - "I love walking in nature!"

push - "The door says 'push,' not 'pull.'"

agency - "Let's contract an agency to help with marketing."

upon - "Once upon a time, a princess lived in a castle."

blood - "The hospital needs people to give blood."

plan - "Let's make a plan."

drop - "Please don't drop the eggs!"

foreign - "It's great having foreign friends."

focus - "Turn off your phone and the TV and focus on your studies!"

represent - "I represent my family."

fill - "I need to fill (up) my gas tank."

author - "The author of this series is world-famous."

order - "I would like to order a book."

bed - "I go to bed around 10pm."

second - "My second goal is to increase my confidence."

goal - "My goal is to speak English fluently."

past - "In the past, my English was not as good as it is today."

quickly - "Let's finish reading this quickly."

top - "You are a top student."

throw - "Throw me the ball!"

fight - "I don't want to fight with you."

performance - "Your performance can be affected by your sleep."

deal - "A used car can be a good deal."

behavior - "This dog's behavior is excellent."

rest - "Let's take a 15 minute rest."

private - "This is a private party."

officer - "Where can I find a police officer?"

subject - "My favorite subject is English!"

per - "Lobster is $20 per pound."

seek - "Seek and you will find."

board - "Can you see the board?"

sport - "My favorite sport is soccer."

west - "If you drive West, you will arrive in California."

certainly - "I can certainly help clean up."

myself - "I can clean up by myself."

bank - "I need to go to the bank to withdraw some money."

security - "Some apartment buildings have security."

increase - "Let's increase your test score."

anyone - "Does anyone know the answer?"

defense - "What is your defense or reason you did this?"

involve - "We need to involve the police."

wrong - "That is the wrong answer."

future  -"The future is full of hope."

fire - "Make sure your smoke alarm works in case of fire."

current - "What is your current address?"

risk - "Taking a risk can be rewarding."

thousand - "There are a thousand reasons to learn English!"

close -"Please close the door."

church  - "I saw you in church last Sunday."

hospital - "I'll take her to the nearest hospital."

medical -"She needs medical assistance."

economy - "The economy is booming."

call - " I am going to call the bank."

well - "I wish you well."

population - "The population of the nearest big city was growing."

material - "She had nothing material to report."

campaign - "I handled their election campaign."

floor - "She is our floor manager."

Congress - "It will be debated at the Congress."

husband - "My husband just bought me a ring for my birthday."

south - "I am headed south."

administration - "I will take this up with the administration."

daughter - "My daughter knows how to read now."

rule - "It's the rule of the law."

single - "I am a single parent."

place - "Let's meet out at meeting place."

choice - "I have no choice."

condition - "Do you know the condition I am in?"

letter - "I already passed my letter of intent."

short  - "It was just a short stay at the hotel."

term  - "I'm sure there's a Latin term for it."

opportunity - "It was the perfect opportunity to test her theory."

likely - "It was likely a deer trail."

plant - "Plant a seed."

available - "I am available to work on your project."

hundred - "I have a hundred dollars that I can lend you."

realize - "I just realize that I have a meeting today."

less - "Sometimes, less is more."

summer - "I'll go to the beach in summer."

course  - "Have seen my course already?"

period - "They covered a period of twenty years."

energy  -  "Now put that energy into walking."

brother - "My brother always have my back."

chance - "Is there any chance that you can do this for me?"

billion  - "My target is to have 1 billion dollars in my account by the end of the year."

culture  - "I hope they understand our culture better."

soon  - "I will launch my course soon."

listen - "You have to listen to your teacher."

difficult  "Sometimes, life can be difficult."

window  - "I'll buy window curtains next week."

evidence - "The evidence clearly shows that he is guilty."

century - "We're living in the 21st century, Mary."

point  "What is the point of all this?

look - "Can you look at the items I bought?"

hair - "I'll cut my hair short for a change."

cause - "We have to see the cause and effect of this experiment."

choose - "Let me choose a color."

organization - "Their organization is doing great things for street kids."

nearly - "He nearly died in that accident!"

red - "I'll wear a red dress tonight."

source - "You are my source of strength."

tree - "That tree has been there for generations."

Republican - "He is a Republican candidate."

film - "That film is absolutely mind-blowing."

draw - "Can you draw this for me?"

attention - "Can I have your attention, please?"

type  - "You need to type in your password."

computer - "Can you turn on the computer, please?"

baby - "Her baby is so adorable."

step - "Watch your step."

catch - "Let's catch up soon, please!"

technology - "Write about the advantages of technology."

third - "This is the third time you've lied to me."

simply - "I simply won't tolerate bad behavior."

support - "Will you support him?"

open - "Why did you open and read it?"

personal  - "This letter is very personal."

love - " l love Christmas!"

north - "Santa lives up north."

certain  - "There's a certain kind of magic in the air now."

movie - "Let's watch a movie later."

test - "I have to pass this English test."

news  - "I saw that on the news."

worker - "She's a factory worker."

patient  - "The patient is in so much pain now."

wall - "Can you post this up on the wall?"

doctor - "The doctor is in."

product - "This is my favorite product in their new line of cosmetics."

describe - "Describe yourself in one word."

recent - "This is her most recent social media post."

land - "Their plane is going to land soon."

piece - "That's a piece of cake!"

practice - "Let's practice our dance number."

clear - "That picture is so clear inside my head."

picture  - "Picture this: a lake, a cabin, and lots of peace and quiet.

quite - "I'm quite satisfied with their work."

cover  - "Could you cover for me during emergencies?"

data - "How can we simplify this data?"

either - "I either walk or commute to work."

phone  - "Plus, it has a phone holder."

itself  - "The bike itself is pretty awesome."

image - "There's an image of him stored inside my mind."

street  - "Let's cross the street."

face  - "I can't bear to face this horrendous traffic again and again."

figure - "Will our government figure out how to fix this problem?"

industry - "The fuel industry is hiking prices."

cost - "The cost of fuel has increased!"

easy - "I thought you said this was going to be easy?"

situation - "The situation is getting out of hand."

half - "Just half a liter please."

oil  - "Could you buy me some cooking oil at the store?"

teach - "I love to teach English lessons."

American - "My sister is dating an American."

eat - "I could eat that all day."

produce  - "Fresh farm produce is the best."

court - "There's a basketball court near our house."

need  - "I need to enroll him to a good preschool."

table  - "I saw him draw it while he was writing on the table."

star - "My son can draw a star!"

activity - "What musical activity can you suggest for my toddler?"

base - "All moms are their child's home base."

hit  - "He hit the burglar with a bat."

project - "This project file is due tomorrow."

end - "It's the end of an era."

site - "This site is so big!"

couple - "The couple is on their honeymoon now."

center - "I hate being the center of attention."

everyone  - "Everyone thinks I stole that file."

matter - "What does it matter anyway?"

whose  - "Whose umbrella is this?"

official - "Our official wedding photos are out!"

event - "We're holding a big event tonight."

support  - "I need your support for this project."

form - "A new island was formed after that big earthquake."

ground  - "The ground is shaking."

space - "Please leave some space to write down your phone number."

special - "Some special paper are even scented!"

paper - "You can use a special paper for your invitations."

wear  - "Is that what you're going to wear for the party?"

pick - "Did you pick a color theme already?"

record  - "Can we record the minutes of this meeting, please?"

especially - "I especially like his blue eyes."

agree - "I agree! He is cute!"

player - "That basketball player is cute."

position  - "Please position your hand properly when drawing."

early - "I'm too early for my appointment."

director - "The director yelled 'Cut!'"

tax - "How much is the current income tax?"

because - "I'm going home because my mom needs me."

society - "Their society is holding a fund raiser."

season - "Christmas is my favorite season!"

join - "He wants to join the soccer team."

model - "A great leader is a great model of how to do things."

full - "My work load is so full now."

action - "You next action is going to be critical."

building - "This building is so tall!"

international  - "Their brand has gone international!"

value - "I value our friendship so much."

receive - "Did you receive the pie I sent you?"

thank - "I forgot to thank her for the pie she sent us."

difference - "What's the difference between happiness and contentment?"

better - "You better learn how to follow rules."

break - "Don't break the law."

federal - "Animal abuse is now a federal felony!"

true - "It's true, I'm leaving the company."

arm - "He broke his arm during practice."

drive - "You can't drive there, you need to walk."

road - "There's a road that leads to the edge of the woods."

town - "This town is extremely quiet."

carry - "Can you carry my bag for me?"

relationship - "They've taken their relationship to the next level."

view - "This view is amazing!"

develop - "That rash could develop into something more serious."

even - "Even if they've broken up, they still remain friends."

hope - "I hope I'll have a son one day."

son - "His son is so cute!"

explain - "I'll explain everything later, I promise."

decision - "This is a big decision for me."

according - "According to the weather report, it's going to rain today."

less - "I am praying for less stress this coming new year."

report - "Did you report this to the police?"

price - "This is the price you pay for lying."

military - "His dad is in the military."

free - "The best things in life are free."

return - "I give her tickles in return."

pull - "My baby niece likes to pull my hair."

finally - "I can finally move out from my old apartment."

mind - "This relaxation technique really eases my mind."

police - "The police have questioned him about the incident."

whole - "I have the whole house to myself."

wife - "My wife is away for the weekend."

voice - "Hearing his mom's voice is all he need right now."

light - "Watch her face light up when you mention his name."

leader - "You are a wonderful leader."

show - "Can you show me how to solve this puzzle?"

drug - "She got the patent for the drug she has created to cure cancer."

heart - "My heart is so full."

possible - "Maybe it's possible to change their bathroom amenities."

strong - "They have strong customer service here!"

rate - "How would you rate the hotel's service?"

decide - "Please decide where to eat."

up - "His grades have gone up."

effort - "The government must make an effort to solve this."

economic - "Some countries are facing an economic crisis."

better - "Your singing has gotten so much better!"

role - "She's going to play the role of Elsa."

report - "I read her report and it was great!"

themselves - "They can take care of themselves."

development - "This news development is really interesting."

along - "Can I tag along your road trip?"

require - "They'll require you to show your I.D."

sometimes - "Sometimes I forget to turn off the porch lights."

major - "It's a major issue for the project."

sell - "We can sell your old couch online."

former - "She was my former housemate."

pass - "Can we pass by the grocery store?"

else - "Is anyone else coming?"

field - "He's over there, by the soccer field."

hard - "That test was so hard."

late - "I am running late for my doctor's appointment."

little - "There's a little bird outside my window."

perhaps - "Perhaps we can arrive at a compromise."

care - "I don't care about what you think."

raise - "It's so challenging to discipline kids these days."

control - “Where’s the remote control?”

class - “We were in the same English class.”

suggest - “He did suggest that to me.”

yeah - “Yeah, he did call me earlier.”

use - “Can I use your phone?”

effect - “Wow, the effect of that mascara is great!”

remain - “These remain on the top shelf.”

six - “I have six books about Psychology.”

kill - “Smoking can kill you.”

local - “This is a local business.”

reach - “I can’t reach him, he won’t answer his phone.”

behind - “I’m scared to check what’s behind that door.”

experience - “What an exciting experience!”

someone - “Is there someone who can go with you?”

course - “What course did you take up in college?”

death - “Death is such a heavy topic for me.”

interest - “Music is an interest of mine.”

college - “We met in college.”

cut - “Don’t cut your hair.”

plan - “What’s your plan this time?”

nation - “We have to act as one nation.”

oh - “Oh no, I left my phone at home!”

fall - “Be careful, you might fall.”

stay - “You can stay with me for a few weeks.”

build - “He is going to build his dream house.”

sense - “I did sense that something was not okay.”

home - “I can’t wait to go home!”

expect - “You can’t expect much from their poor service.”

send - “Please send the package to my address.”

die - “I don’t want my cat to die, let’s take him to the vet please.”

market - “Let’s visit the Sunday market.”

serve - "This blow dryer has served me well for years."

wait - "Is it alright if you wait for a few minutes?"

human - "Give him a break, he is only human."

probably - "He's probably still asleep."

buy - "I'm going to buy these shoes."

actually - "I'm actually just heading out."

appear - "How did that appear out of nowhere?"

consider - "I hope you consider my project proposal."

including - "Around 20 people attended, including Bob and Beth."

music - "I love music."

process - "Wait, give me time to process everything you're telling me."

love - "I love what you're wearing!"

everything - "Everything is on sale."

policy - "They have a generous return policy."

off - "The cat ran off with the dog."

age - "What is the average marrying age these days?"

able - "Will you be able to send me your report today?"

toward - "He took a step toward her."

maybe - "Maybe we can have ice cream for dessert."

boy - "There's a boy in her class who keeps pulling her hair."

second - "This is the second time she got late this month."

foot - "Her foot got caught in one of the ropes."

remember - "Do you think she will still remember me after ten years?"

although - "Although she felt tired, she still couldn't sleep."

across - "Your dog ran across the park."

education - "I just want you to get the best education."

both - "You both need to change into your sleep clothes now."

enough - "Boys, that's enough playing for today."

offer - "Can I offer you a ride home?"

force - "Don't force him to play with other kids."

teacher - "You are the best teacher ever."

air - "I am loving the cold night air here."

himself - "He cooked this Turkey himself."

moment - "The moment she walked in the room, her puppy started to jump and dance again."

before - "Can I talk to you before you go home?"

food - "Let's buy some food, I'm hungry!"

early - "I come to work so early every day."

guy - "I've seen that guy in school before."

girl - "That girl is in my class."

research - "How is your research going?"

win - "We can win this match if we work together."

low - "Her blood pressure has gotten really low."

reason - "You are the reason I came home."

walk - "Come take a walk with me."

morning - "It's such a beautiful morning!"

change - "Where can we change her diaper?"

open - "Are you open to teaching on weekends?"

result - "The result of this outreach program is amazing."

grow - "We want everyone to grow and thrive in their careers."

within - "We support everyone within our small community."

party - "Are you going to her party tonight?"

history - "She is my history professor."

war - "The war has finally ended."

such - "You are such a brave little boy."

sure - "Are you sure you want to do this alone?"

art - "This is my work of art."

person - "You are a good person."

health - "You must take good care of your health."

door - "You left the door open."

spend - "How much did you spend on your last shopping spree?"

office - "Welcome to my office."

add - "Is it okay if we add a bit of sugar to the tea?"

allow - "Do you allow your kids to play outside the house?"

level - "What level are you in that game?"

read - "I read somewhere that this house is haunted."

others - "The others haven't arrived yet."

speak - "Could you speak a little louder?"

already -  "I already asked him to resend his report."

public - "This is public property."

create - "Did you create that presentation? It was so good."

anything - "You can ask me for anything."

face - "Why is your face so red?"

stop - "Please stop that."

only - "You are only allowed to go out today."

parent - "Every parent is trying hard and doing their best."

around - "You'll always have me around."

follow - "I'll follow you home."

together - "They're together now."

watch - "Let's watch the sun set on the horizon."

back - "Looking back, I knew I was always an introvert."

whether - "Whether in big groups or small groups, I always feel a little shy at first."

understand - "I understand how you feel."

social - "I feel awkward in these social gatherings."

lead - "Just lead the way and I'll follow."

right - "You're right, I want to go back there."

ago - "Three years ago, I visited Japan for the first time."

nothing - "There's nothing we can do now. "

information - "This is the information I need."

body - "She worked out hard to achieve a toned body."

kid - "I loved that toy when I was a kid."

idea - "It was your idea to go to the beach, remember?"

several - "I have several old clothes I need to donate."

best - "This is the best potato salad I've ever tasted."

minute - "She's laughing every minute of every day."

team - "They hired a team to do the design of their new office."

change - "What can we change so that things will get better?"

real - "What is her real name?"

learn - "I'd love to learn more about the English language."

president  - "She was our class president back in high school."

least - "She's the least productive among all the employees."

white - "I love my white sneakers."

once - "I once had a puppy named Bark."

five - "I can give you five reasons why you need to watch that video."

name - "What's your name?"

much - "There's so much to learn in the English language."

community - "Our community is very tight knit."

later - "I'll finish it later."

set - "Great, let me set an appointment for you."

continue - "Can we continue working tomorrow?"

include - "Did you remember to include the summary in your report?"

almost - "I'm almost done with my report."

city - "This is the city that never sleeps."

car - "Let's go inside my car."

meet - "I want you to meet my aunt."

law - "There's a law against jay-walking."

pay - "Let's pay for our groceries."

member - "She's a member of the babysitter's club."

however - "I want to buy this bag, however, I need to save up for it first."

lose - "I can't lose you."

bad - "What you did was so bad."

stand - "Can you stand still for a minute?"

ever - "Have you ever tried this cake?"

among - "Among all my pets, he's my most favorite."

end - "It's the end of an era."

political - "I stay away from political discussions."

line - "There's a long line at the grocery cashier."

yet - "He's not yet home."

often - "I buy from his bakery as often as I can."

game - "Let's play a game."

hour - "I've been checking his temperature every hour."

power - "With great power comes great responsibility."

until - "Until when will you be away?"

away - "He's away right now."

sit - "Let's sit outside together."

father - "My father is so important to me."

important - "You're important to me."

friend - "You're a good friend."

around - "We went around the block."

service - "Do you have a specific dental service to treat this?"

provide - "Please provide me with a list of your services."

long - "That was such a long time ago."

since - "Ever since his mom died, he has been cranky and angry at the world."

after - "After all this time, he has finally learned to love."

yes - "I hope you say yes."

house - "The house is so quiet without you."

little - "I have two little boys with me now."

both - "They both love chocolate ice cream."

long - "She has long, brown hair."

black - "She has long, black hair."

far - "We've gone too far and now we're lost."

head - "Let's head back, it's freezing out here."

four - "There are four seasons in a year."

kind - "Always be kind, even to strangers."

side - "Whose side are you on, anyway?"

issue - "This is not an issue for me."

business - "His business is thriving."

though - "Though you are angry now, I'm sure you will forget about this later."

word - "Describe yourself in one word."

job - "I love my job."

eye - "She has the pink eye."

book - "Can I borrow your English book?"

study - "Let's study our English lessons together.

right - "Turn right when you reach the corner."

lot - "You have a lot of explaining to do."

different - "Just because she's different, it doesn't mean she's bad."

month - "It's that time of the month!"

fact - "It's a fact: shopping can improve your mood."

young - "She is so young and so hopeful."

story - "She shared her story to the media."

money - "She needs money to buy her medicine."

national - "That virus has become a national concern."

area - "This area of this house needs to be fixed."

mother - "His mother is a very lovely woman."

write - "Can you write me a prescription for this?"

room - "His room is at the end of the corridor."

water - "I filled the tub with water."

under - "I hid it under my bed."

home - "Can we go home now?"

must - "We must watch this movie together."

million - "I have a million questions about this book."

all - "That's all I know about Dinosaurs."

large - "There's a large amount of data online about that topic."

before - "Before I go to bed I always wash my face."

without - "I can't live without my phone."

next - "This is the next best thing."

happen - "What will happen if you don't submit your report on time?"

bring - "Please bring a pen."

today - "I'm going to see you today."

hold - "Just hold my hand."

believe - "I believe in you."

point - "You have a point."

Mr. - "Mr. Morris is here."

live - "I'm going to live like there's no tomorrow."

night - "The night is young."

like - "I really like you."

move - "Let's move on to the next tourist spot."

always - "I always bring pepper spray with me."

off - "Please turn off the television."

number - "I have a number of favors to ask you."

small - "I have a small favor to ask you."

run - "If you see a bear here, run for your life."

government - "I hope the government does something about the poverty in this country."

play - “We can play soccer next weekend instead.”

work - “I have to work this weekend.”

during - “During the session, I saw him fall asleep.”

question - “I have a question for you.”

so - “I’m so sleepy.”

hear - “Did you hear that?”

program - “This community program for teens is really helpful.”

right - “I’m right this time.”

each - “Can you give each of them an apple?”

system - “What’s wrong with the airport’s system?”

where - “Where are we going?”

company - “Will you keep me company?”

week - “I had a rough week.”

most - “That’s the most interesting story I’ve ever heard.”

case - “What an interesting case you are working on now!”

few - “Just a few more errands and I’m done!”

again - “Can we play that game again?”

such - “He is such an annoying person.”

over - “She kept saying this over and over again.”

place - “This place is wonderful!”

against - “I am so against domestic abuse!”

about - “What is the story about?”

part - “This is my favorite part of the movie!”

show - “Can you show me how to use this vacuum cleaner?”

American - “The American culture is so dynamic.”

might - “This might actually work.”

hand - “Don’t let go of my hand.”

start - “This is a great to start to learn the English language.”

every - “Every person has his own big goal to fulfill.”

problem - “The problem is we think we have plenty of time.”

turn - “If only I could turn back time.”

where - “Where were you last night?”

talk - “Can we talk in private?”

help - “I need help with my Math homework.”

country - “Japan is such a beautiful country!”

seem - “She may seem quiet, but she’s really outgoing once you get to know her.”

begin - “Where do I begin with this huge project?”

group - “The group sitting across our table is so noisy.”

big - “I have this big crush on Brad Pitt.”

same - “Hey, we’re wearing the same shirt!”

great - “This ice cream place is great for families with kids!”

let - “Why won’t you let him know how you feel?”

why - “This is why I don’t go out anymore.”

student - “I’ve always been a diligent student.”

keep - “Can we keep the lights on tonight?”

on - “Can you turn on the lights?”

mean - “I didn’t mean to sound so angry.”

while - “I can wait for you here while you shop.”

old - “I feel so old!”

put - “Please put down that book and listen to me.”

leave - “I want you to leave.”

out - “Get out of my room.”

own - “I want to get my own place.”

family - “You are like family to me.”

much - “I love you guys so much.”

another - “I’ll have another glass of wine, please.”

most - “She’s the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen.”

something - “I have something for you.”

really - “I really like your painting!”

high - “Give me a high five!”

between - “This is just between you and me.”

become - “Over the years we’ve become really close.”

never - “I’m never going to drink wine again.”

state - “Check out the state of that shed, it’s falling apart.”

when - “When was the last time you saw them?”

three - “I have three sisters.”

feel - “I feel so tired, I just need to relax and unwind.”

too - “I need some wine, too!”

need - “I need some wine tonight!”

ask - “Can you ask the waiter to bring us some wine?”

last - “This is my last slice of cake, I promise!”

as - “As soon as I get home, I’m going to start watching that series.”

in - “What’s in that box?”

try - “Can you try to be nicer to him?”

still - “I still think you should go.”

school - “My cousin goes to school here.”

over - “I can’t wait for this day to be over.”

world - “I want to travel and see the world.”

call - “Call me when you get home, okay?”

should - “Should I buy this dress?”

after - “Let’s have dinner after work.”

may - “You may take your seats.”

down - “Let’s go down.”

work - “I have to go to work.”

there - “Did you go there?”

child - "I just saw a child cross the street by herself."

life - "This is the best day of my life."

us - "Do you want to go with us?"

through - "Your faith will see you through tough times."

woman - "That woman looks so polished."

good - "You're a good person."

any - "Have you had any luck on your research?"

back - "I'll be right back."

even - "She can't even stand on her own."

her - "Her grandmother is sick."

very - "I'm very upset right now."

one - "She's the one he's been waiting for."

tell - "Can you tell me which way to go?"

those - "Those boots belong to my friend."

only - "You are my only friend here."

well - "You know me so well."

many - "We shared many dreams together."

give - "Give her these pearls."

thing - "One thing led to another."

here - "My mom is here."

find - "Where can I find rare furniture?"

man - "There's a man outside looking for you."

no - "There's no electricity now."

use - "How do I use this?"

more - "I have more stickers at home."

day - "Today is National Friendship day."

because - "I am crying because I'm sad."

new - "I have new shoes."

also - "She was also my best friend."

first - "She was my very first teacher."

look - "Please look this way."

way - "Can you look this way?"

want - "Do you want these ribbons?"

these - "Do you like these ribbons?"

more - "Can I have some more milk shake?"

two - "Two cheeseburgers, please."

our - "This is our home now."

its - "I need to read its manual."

then - "We had breakfast and then we went to church."

how - "How do I turn this on?"

other - "I like these shoes better than the other ones you showed me."

like - "I like this bag better than the other one you showed me."

than - "I like this cake better than the other one you showed me."

now - "I want to watch this now."

could - "Could you help me with my project?"

come - "Can your mom and dad come to the party?"

your - "Your mom is here."

him - "I heard him singing earlier."

see - "Did you see that?"

just - "Just close your eyes."

into - "My puppy ran into the woods."

out - "Please throw the trash out."

take - "Please take home some of these apples"

people - "There are so many people at the mall today."

me - "Can you give me some apples?"

some - "Please give them some of the apples I brought home."

them - "Please give this to them."

which - "Which of these slippers are yours?"

when - "When will I see you again?"

think - "I think I need to lie down."

so - "I am so sorry."

year - "This is the year I'm finally going to learn English."

there - "There are so many things I want to learn."

time - "There was a time I liked to play golf."

one - "She is one of my English teachers."

up - "I live up in the mountains."

as - "As soon as she's here, I'll talk to her."

will - "I will help you find that place."

know - "Do you know where this place is?"

about - "What is this movie about?"

make - "Can we make our projects together?"

my - "My mom is coming to visit."

all - "All my favorite books are on this shelf."

her - "I have her book."

would - "Would you help me out?"

if - "What if I fail?"

get - "Can you get me my eyeglasses?"

who - "Who can help me?"

can - "What can I do for you?"

their - "This is their house."

go - "I want to go there."

what - "What are you thinking of?"

as - "Her role as an English teacher is very important."

or - "Do you like blue or yellow?"

she - "She is very happy."

by - "Will you come by and see me?"

won’t - "I won't open it."

can’t - "I can't open it."

not - "That's not what I want."

that - "That's a really cool trick!"

from - "This card came from my cousin."

his - "This is his box."

we - "We are going to watch a movie."

but - "I'm sorry but she's away."

at - "Can you pick me up at the mall?"

they - "They are here!"

this - "This is my favorite cookie."

say - "Can I say something?"

do - "What will you do now?"

on - "I watch movies on my iPad."

with - "I want to go with you."

he - "He is my brother."

you - "You are really nice."

for - "This letter is for you."

that - "That door is open."

I - "I really like it here."

it - "It is sunny outside."

too - "I like her too."

have - "I have a few questions."

to - "Let's go to the park."

in - "She is in her room."

a - "I saw a bear today."

of - "Today is the first of November."

and - "You and I will always be friends."

be - "Will you be my friend?"

From http://www.wordfrequency.info

Grow Your List!

These 1000 common words are just a speck of the many English terms you can learn! Aren't you excited to learn more? For now, focus on familiarizing yourself with these words. And make a conscious effort to use them in your everyday conversations.

The power of everyday English conversations is truly remarkable. And it's the best way to deepen your learning and love for the language.

If you want more lessons relating to English vocabulary, here's a great lesson that talks about how to respond to the question "How are you?" like a natural!