Category: Basic Foundations

Basic Vocabulary

Build your foundation with essential English words for everyday communication.

Building Your Vocabulary

Vocabulary is the collection of words you know. The more words you know, the better you can communicate. Start with these essential everyday words!

Numbers (1-20)

1 - one6 - six11 - eleven16 - sixteen
2 - two7 - seven12 - twelve17 - seventeen
3 - three8 - eight13 - thirteen18 - eighteen
4 - four9 - nine14 - fourteen19 - nineteen
5 - five10 - ten15 - fifteen20 - twenty

Colors

  • Red - the color of apples and fire
  • Blue - the color of the sky and ocean
  • Green - the color of grass and leaves
  • Yellow - the color of the sun and bananas
  • Orange - the color of oranges and carrots
  • Black - the darkest color
  • White - the lightest color
  • Pink - light red color
  • Purple - mix of red and blue
  • Brown - the color of chocolate and wood

Days of the Week

  1. Sunday (सन्डे / રવિવાર)
  2. Monday (मंडे / સોમવાર)
  3. Tuesday (ट्यूज़डे / મંગળવાર)
  4. Wednesday (वेन्सडे / બુધવાર)
  5. Thursday (थर्सडे / ગુરુવાર)
  6. Friday (फ्राइडे / શુક્રવાર)
  7. Saturday (सैटरडे / શનિવાર)

Months of the Year

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

100 Most Common Words

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Vocabulary Learning Tips

  1. Learn in context: Learn words in sentences, not isolation
  2. Use flashcards: Write word on one side, meaning on other
  3. Practice daily: Learn 5-10 new words every day
  4. Use new words: Try to use new words in conversation
  5. Group related words: Learn words in categories (food, colors, etc.)