Introduction

A strong vocabulary is the foundation of good English. When you know the most common words,
you can understand daily conversations, short texts, and simple videos much more easily.
In this guide, you will learn 200 essential English words for beginners,
organized by topic and supported with clear example sentences.

These words are carefully selected to match A1–A2 level learners. They appear frequently in
everyday life, so learning them will give you a fast and visible boost in your English skills.

What Are “Essential Words”?

Essential words are the most common and useful words in a language. You will hear and read
them again and again in:

• Daily conversations
• Basic books and stories
• TV series, movies, and YouTube videos
• Messages, emails, and social media

By focusing first on these high-frequency words, you get the maximum result from every minute
of study.

How to Use This Word List Effectively

1. Don’t Just Read the List

Reading the list one time is not enough. Say each word aloud, write it, and use it in a
sentence. This activates your memory.

2. Study by Topic

Focus on one group (for example, “Food” or “Home”) per day. This helps your brain connect
related ideas and remember faster.

3. Review Regularly

Vocabulary needs repetition. Come back to this list every few days and test yourself.

25 Words for Daily Life

These words help you talk about simple actions and everyday situations.

1. morning – I wake up early in the morning.
2. night – I go to bed at night.
3. day – Today is a busy day.
4. today – I have an English class today.
5. tomorrow – I will visit my friend tomorrow.
6. yesterday – Yesterday was a good day.
7. now – I am studying English now.
8. later – I will call you later.
9. always – She always drinks coffee.
10. usually – I usually walk to work.
11. sometimes – We sometimes eat out.
12. never – He never watches TV.
13. work (n.) – I start work at 9 a.m.
14. school – The children are at school.
15. lesson – The lesson is interesting.
16. break – Let’s take a break.
17. rest – I need some rest.
18. job – He has a new job.
19. busy – She is busy today.
20. free – Are you free this evening?
21. early – I get up early.
22. late – He is always late.
23. schedule – My schedule is full.
24. plan – We have a plan for the weekend.
25. life – Life is beautiful.

25 Words About People & Family

Use these words to talk about yourself and other people.

26. person – She is a kind person.
27. people – Many people live in this city.
28. man – The man is tall.
29. woman – The woman is a doctor.
30. child – The child is playing.
31. friend – He is my best friend.
32. family – My family is big.
33. mother – My mother is at home.
34. father – My father works in an office.
35. brother – I have one brother.
36. sister – Her sister lives abroad.
37. parent – Every parent loves their children.
38. childhood – I remember my childhood.
39. neighbor – Our neighbor is friendly.
40. teacher – The teacher explains well.
41. student – I am a language student.
42. age – What is your age?
43. married – They are married.
44. single – He is single.
45. male – This form is for male or female?
46. female – The position is open to female applicants.
47. adult – The movie is for adult viewers.
48. baby – The baby is sleeping.
49. guest – We have a guest tonight.
50. stranger – Don’t talk to a stranger.

25 Words for Home & Objects

These words help you describe your house and everyday things.

51. house – They live in a small house.
52. room – My room is clean.
53. kitchen – The kitchen is modern.
54. bathroom – The bathroom is on the left.
55. bed – I am in bed.
56. table – Dinner is on the table.
57. chair – Take a chair, please.
58. door – Please close the door.
59. window – Open the window, please.
60. light – Turn off the light.
61. phone – My phone is on the desk.
62. computer – I use a computer for work.
63. desk – The books are on my desk.
64. bag – Where is my bag?
65. key – I can’t find my key.
66. clothes – My clothes are in the wardrobe.
67. shoes – These shoes are new.
68. coat – Put on your coat.
69. bedroom – The bedroom is upstairs.
70. floor – The floor is cold.
71. ceiling – The ceiling is high.
72. wall – A picture is on the wall.
73. sofa – We sit on the sofa.
74. mirror – She looks in the mirror.
75. TV – We watch TV in the evening.

25 Words for Food & Eating

Talk about meals and going to restaurants.

76. food – The food is delicious.
77. drink (n.) – What drink do you want?
78. water – I drink a lot of water.
79. coffee – She likes black coffee.
80. tea – Do you want some tea?
81. bread – We eat bread for breakfast.
82. rice – Rice is very common.
83. meat – He doesn’t eat meat.
84. chicken – We had chicken for dinner.
85. fish – Fish is healthy.
86. fruit – I love fresh fruit.
87. vegetable – Vegetables are good for you.
88. salt – Don’t add too much salt.
89. sugar – Too much sugar is unhealthy.
90. breakfast – Breakfast is my favorite meal.
91. lunch – We have lunch at 1 p.m.
92. dinner – Dinner is at 7 p.m.
93. snack – I need a snack.
94. restaurant – Let’s eat at a restaurant.
95. menu – Can I see the menu?
96. bill – Could we have the bill, please?
97. taste – This soup has a strange taste.
98. hungry – I am really hungry.
99. thirsty – She is thirsty after running.
100. delicious – The cake is delicious.

25 Words for Time & Frequency

Use these words to talk about time and how often things happen.

101. hour – The lesson is one hour long.
102. minute – Wait a minute.
103. second – It took only a few seconds.
104. week – The week starts on Monday.
105. weekend – What do you do at the weekend?
106. month – This month is busy.
107. year – Next year will be better.
108. Monday – I work on Monday.
109. Tuesday – We meet on Tuesday.
110. Wednesday – Wednesday is in the middle of the week.
111. Thursday – I study on Thursday evenings.
112. Friday – Friday is my favorite day.
113. Saturday – Saturday is for relaxing.
114. Sunday – Many people rest on Sunday.
115. before – Wash your hands before dinner.
116. after – We will go out after work.
117. soon – I will see you soon.
118. later – I will answer later.
119. early – The train arrives early.
120. late – The bus is late again.
121. always – She always smiles.
122. often – We often visit our grandparents.
123. rarely – He rarely eats sweets.
124. sometimes – Sometimes I study at night.
125. tonight – What are you doing tonight?

25 Words for Places & City

Talk about where things and people are.

126. city – The city is crowded.
127. town – They live in a small town.
128. village – The village is quiet.
129. street – Our street is long.
130. road – Be careful on the road.
131. shop – The shop is closed.
132. market – I buy fruit at the market.
133. bank – The bank is near here.
134. hospital – She works in a hospital.
135. park – We walk in the park.
136. station – The bus station is busy.
137. airport – The airport is far away.
138. office – I work in an office.
139. library – The library is quiet.
140. shopper – The street is full of shoppers.
141. hotel – They are staying at a hotel.
142. bridge – We walked across the bridge.
143. corner – The bus stop is on the corner.
144. center – We meet in the city center.
145. address – What is your address?
146. map – Look at the map.
147. country – This country is beautiful.
148. capital – The capital city is very big.
149. near – The school is near my house.
150. far – The airport is far from here.

25 Common Action Verbs

These verbs allow you to describe many different activities.

151. be – I want to be a teacher.
152. have – I have a new phone.
153. do – What do you do?
154. go – We go to school by bus.
155. come – Come here, please.
156. make – I make breakfast every morning.
157. take – Take an umbrella.
158. get – I get many emails.
159. give – She gives good advice.
160. know – Do you know the answer?
161. think – I think it’s a good idea.
162. say – What did he say?
163. tell – Tell me the truth.
164. need – I need help.
165. want – I want to learn English.
166. like – I like this movie.
167. love – They love traveling.
168. feel – I feel tired.
169. try – Try again.
170. use – I use my phone a lot.
171. open – Open the window.
172. close – Close the door.
173. look – Look at the board.
174. watch – We watch TV at night.
175. listen – Listen carefully.

25 Words for Feelings & Opinions

Use these words to describe how you feel and what you think.

176. good – This book is good.
177. bad – That idea is bad.
178. happy – I feel happy today.
179. sad – She looks sad.
180. angry – He is angry about the problem.
181. afraid – She is afraid of dogs.
182. tired – I’m tired after work.
183. bored – They are bored in the meeting.
184. interested – I’m interested in languages.
185. excited – The children are excited.
186. sure – Are you sure?
187. ready – I am ready.
188. easy – This exercise is easy.
189. difficult – The test was difficult.
190. important – Family is important.
191. beautiful – The view is beautiful.
192. delicious – The meal was delicious.
193. strange – That story is strange.
194. funny – The film is very funny.
195. dangerous – This road is dangerous.
196. safe – This area is safe.
197. correct – Your answer is correct.
198. wrong – That is the wrong number.
199. favorite – English is my favorite subject.
200. opinion – In my opinion, it’s great.

Study Tips: How to Remember These 200 Words

1. Use Spaced Repetition

Review a small group of words today, then again tomorrow, then after three days. Repetition
over time helps you remember them long-term.

2. Create Personal Sentences

For each new word, write one sentence about your own life. Personal examples are easier to
remember than abstract definitions.

3. Say the Words Out Loud

Pronouncing the words activates your mouth and your ears, not only your eyes. This connects
vocabulary to speaking skills.

4. Group Words by Topic

Study “Food” words together one day, “Home” the next day, and “Feelings” another day. Your
memory works better with clear categories.

Practice Exercises

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

1. I am very ___ today. (happy / water / door)
2. We usually have ___ at 7 p.m. (breakfast / dinner / market)
3. The ___ is near my house. (airport / family / library)
4. Please ___ the window. (open / hungry / small)
5. My favorite ___ is English. (subject / village / coat)

Exercise 2 – Match the Word to the Meaning

1. thirsty
2. neighbor
3. schedule
4. dangerous
5. restaurant

• a) A place where you eat outside your home
• b) A person who lives next to you
• c) When you want something to drink
• d) A plan of times and activities
• e) Not safe

Answer Key

Exercise 1

1. happy
2. dinner
3. library
4. open
5. subject

Exercise 2

1. thirsty → c
2. neighbor → b
3. schedule → d
4. dangerous → e
5. restaurant → a

Summary

These 200 essential English words give you a powerful base for daily communication. Learn
them by topic, review them often, and use them in real sentences about your life. With steady
practice, you will notice clear improvement in your listening, reading, and speaking skills.

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