Basic Vocabulary Building (Daily Use Words)
Building a strong base of commonly used words is the first step to becoming confident in English. This section focuses on the essential words you encounter in everyday life.
Why Vocabulary Building is Important
A rich vocabulary allows you to communicate your ideas clearly, understand others better, and build strong listening, reading, and speaking skills. Without enough vocabulary, even basic communication becomes difficult.
Essential Vocabulary for Daily Use
This list is grouped into meaningful categories for easy learning.
Greetings & Polite Words
Words to start conversations and show good manners.
Hello, Hi, Good morning, Good night, Please, Thank you, Sorry, Excuse me, Welcome, How are you?, I’m fine, Nice to meet you
e.g., “Good morning, how are you today?”
Family & People
Words to talk about yourself and others.
Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Friend, Teacher, Doctor, He, She, They, We, You, I
e.g., “My sister is a doctor.”
Home & Daily Activities
Vocabulary for your home and everyday actions.
Chair, Table, Bed, Fan, Light, Door, Eat, Sleep, Cook, Clean, Sit, Stand, Walk, Read
e.g., “I sleep at 10 PM every night.”
Time, Days & Weather
Words to discuss time, schedules, and the climate.
Morning, Evening, Monday, Today, Tomorrow, Sunny, Rainy, Cold, Hot, Cloudy, Windy
e.g., “It is very hot today.”
Shopping & Food Words
Useful for market or restaurant conversations.
Apple, Rice, Bread, Water, Milk, Buy, Price, Cheap, Expensive, Tasty, Fresh
e.g., “How much is this apple?”
Common Verbs & Actions
Basic action words that help you form sentences.
Go, Come, Talk, Say, Make, Take, Know, Want
e.g., “I want to go home now.”
Places & Directions
Vocabulary related to locations and movement.
School, Office, Park, Hospital, Bank, Left, Right, Straight, Near, Far
e.g., “The bank is near the school.”
How to Practice
- Use flashcards with a word on one side and a picture or meaning on the other.
- Make 5 simple sentences daily using new words you have learned.
- Speak with a friend or practice in front of a mirror to build confidence.
- Watch or listen to daily conversations using subtitles to see how words are used naturally.
- Start small—learn 5 new words every day and try using them in your speech.