English Vocabulary – ESL Lesson, FAQs, and Quiz

ESL Vocabulary Lesson Based on Common English Keywords

Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to recognize and use 100 of the most common English words in various contexts to enhance their everyday communication skills.

Materials

• List of 100 Common English Words
• Sentences Using Common English Words
• Flashcards
• Worksheets
• Quiz on Common English Words

Leaning the English vocabulary is something that many people need to do when they are visiting the United States. There are great English vocabulary tips that you can find in a book. Your nearest bookstore will have a great little American English dictionary that will make learning it very easy. Check out all the different books that are offered before making the decision on which one you want. You might want several different ones.

Developing an English vocabulary will take a little bit of time. The best thing to do when you learn English vocabulary is to take an hour each day to go over several different vocabulary lessons. The more time you spend on it the easier it becomes.

Once you know the basics of the English vocabulary you will be able to speak it fairly well. Whenever you don’t understand someone that speaks English, simply ask them to repeat it. The more you hear English the better you will become at speaking it.

The more you practice English, the better you will become. Conversing will soon be easier for you. A class is a great way to learn the English language. When you have a teacher they can take individual time with you so that you can learn the language and use it very well.

There are several ways that you can find a good place to teach you English. You can try searching online and also you can ask around at a college or other school in your area. They will know where you can find a great class to learn English.

Many people teach themselves English by using a tape. With a tape you will learn to speak by listening to the words and repeating them. If you plan to learn English this way, you can do so at any time. While you are driving or just relaxing you can listen to the tape and repeat the words. Soon you will know the English language and at your own speed. Once you learn it, speaking it will become easier and easier.

100 Commonly Uses English Vocabulary:

Word	Sentence
the	The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
be	I want to be a great teacher.
to	She went to the store.
of	He is a member of the club.
and	She bought apples and oranges.
a	He has a new car.
in	We live in New York.
that	I think that you are right.
have	They have two kids.
I	I enjoy reading books.

it	It is raining outside.
for	This gift is for you.
not	I am not ready yet.
on	The book is on the table.
with	She came with her friends.
he	He is my brother.
as	He works as a teacher.
you	You are invited to the party.
do	They do their homework in the evening.
at	I will meet you at the cinema.

this	This is my favorite song.
but	She is small but strong.
his	This is his book.
by	The book was written by a famous author.
from	She is from Canada.
they	They went to the park.
we	We are planning a trip.
say	They say it’s going to rain today.
her	Her dress is very pretty.
she	She can speak three languages.

or	You can have tea or coffee.
an	He bought an apple.
will	I will call you later.
my	This is my coat.
one	One of the keys is missing.
all	All the cookies are gone.
would	She would like to visit France.
there	There are many books on the shelf.
their	Their house is very big.
what	What is your name?

so	So, what happened next?
up	Please pick up your toys.
out	Let’s go out for dinner.
if	Call me if you need help.
about	We need to talk about your grades.
who	Who is going to the store?
get	Can you get me a glass of water?
which	Which book do you prefer?
go	Let’s go to the beach.
me	He gave me a present.

when	When are you coming home?
make	Can you make some tea?
can	Can you help me with this?
like	I like chocolate ice cream.
time	It’s time to go to bed.
no	No, I haven’t seen it.
just	I just finished my work.
him	She called him yesterday.
know	I know where it is.
take	Take your shoes off.

people	Many people like to travel.
into	She went into the room.
year	It’s been a year since they met.
your	Is this your bag?
good	He is a good teacher.
some	Can I have some juice?
could	Could you please open the window?
them	I will meet them tomorrow.
see	Can you see the bird?
other	Other students are here too.

than	He is taller than I thought.
now	I am now working on a new project.
look	Look at that beautiful painting!
only	She only eats vegetarian food.
come	Please come to the party.
its	The cat licked its paw.
over	The movie is over.
think	I think you are right.
also	He also wants to come.
back	He gave the book back to the library.

use	How do you use this tool?
two	I bought two tickets to the show.
how	How do you make this recipe?
our	Our team won the game.
work	She has to work late tonight.
first	This is the first time I tried sushi.
well	He plays soccer very well.
way	Which way to the library?
even	Even though it rained, we had fun.
new	I bought a new jacket yesterday.

want	I want to learn how to cook.
because	We left early because it was snowing.
any	Do you have any questions?
these	These cookies are delicious.
give	Please give me a call later.
day	It’s a beautiful day outside.
most	Most people here are friendly.
us	They invited us to the party.
those	Those were the best days of my life.
after	After the movie, we went for dinner.

ESL Vocabulary Practice Quiz

Welcome to this fun and engaging quiz designed to test your understanding of some of the most commonly used English words. These words form the backbone of everyday English and are essential for effective communication. The quiz consists of fill-in-the-blank sentences where you will need to choose the appropriate word from the list provided to complete each sentence correctly. Good luck, and have fun testing your English skills!

Answers are below, but please complete before reviewing.

1. It’s important to __________ your hands before eating.
2. Can you believe that we __________ all the way to the top?
3. __________ your shoes on before you go outside.
4. She likes to read __________ than watch TV.
5. __________ is the capital city of France.
6. __________ do you want to go tomorrow?
7. He can play the guitar __________ as the piano.
8. I think we __________ meet again soon to discuss this.
9. The sun is shining, but it’s not __________ warm outside.
10. I will __________ with you after the meeting.
11. If it rains, we will stay __________.
12. That movie was __________ good; I want to watch it again.
13. They __________ the same school.
14. __________ I was walking home, I saw an old friend.
15. We __________ to keep in touch more frequently.

Frequently Asked Questions About English Vocabulary

Answer Key

1. wash
2. walked
3. Put
4. more
5. Paris
6. Where
7. well
8. should
9. very
10. talk
11. inside
12. so
13. attend
14. While
15. need