1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Disclaimer This e-book has been written for information purposes only. Every effort has been made to make this e-book as complete and accurate as possible. However, there may be mistakes in typography or content. Also, this e-book provides information only up to the publishing date. Therefore, this e-book should be used as a guide not as the ultimate source. The purpose of this e-book is to educate. The author and the publisher does not warrant that the information contained in this e-book is fully complete and shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions. The author and publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this ebook. Author Bio Ricardo Santos is an entrepreneur and founder of English Speeches living in Canada who loves sharing knowledge and helping others on the topic of learning English. Ricardo is a passionate person who will go the extra mile and over-deliver. Ricardo’s words of wisdom: "I believe that there are no secrets to becoming successful in life. And I truly believe the result to true success in life is the result from hard work, the preparation and the most important of them all, the learning from the failings." If you would like to learn more from English Speeches, please visit: www.englishspeecheschannel.com 2 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches TABLE OF CONTENTS Common expressions ...................................................................................................... 4 Travel, directions ............................................................................................................ 11 Numbers and money ...................................................................................................... 14 Location.......................................................................................................................... 16 Phone/internet/mail ........................................................................................................ 19 Time and dates .............................................................................................................. 21 Accommodations ............................................................................................................ 25 Dining ............................................................................................................................. 26 Greetings ........................................................................................................................ 29 Making friends ................................................................................................................ 30 Shopping ........................................................................................................................ 35 Communication difficulties ............................................................................................. 37 Emergency and health ................................................................................................... 39 Entertainment ................................................................................................................. 41 Work ............................................................................................................................... 47 Weather .......................................................................................................................... 49 Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................ 50 3 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches COMMON EXPRESSIONS Be careful. Be careful driving. Can you translate this for me? Chicago is very different from Boston. Don't worry. Everyone knows it. Everything is ready. Excellent. From time to time. Good idea. He likes it very much. Help! He's coming soon. He's right. He's very annoying. He's very famous. How are you? How's work going? Hurry! I ate already. 4 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches I can't hear you. I'd like to go for a walk. I don't know how to use it. I don't like him. I don't like it. I don't speak very well. I don't understand. I don't want it. I don't want that. I don't want to bother you. I feel good. If you need my help, please let me know. I get off of work at 6. I have a headache. I hope you and your wife have a nice trip. I know. I like her. I'll call you when I leave. I'll come back later. I'll pay. I'll take it. I'll take you to the bus stop. 5 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches I lost my watch. I love you. I'm an American. I'm cleaning my room. I'm cold. I'm coming to pick you up. I'm going to leave. I'm good, and you? I'm happy. I'm hungry. I'm married. I'm not busy. I'm not married. I'm not ready yet. I'm not sure. I'm sorry, we're sold out. I'm thirsty. I'm very busy. I don't have time now. I need to change clothes. I need to go home. I only want a snack. Is Mr. Smith an American? 6 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Is that enough? I think it's very good. I think it tastes good. I thought the clothes were cheaper. It's longer than 2 miles. I've been here for two days. I've heard Texas is a beautiful place. I've never seen that before. I was about to leave the restaurant when my friends arrived. Just a little. Just a moment. Let me check. Let me think about it. Let's go have a look. Let's practice English. May I speak to Mrs. Smith please? More than that. Never mind. Next time. No. Nonsense. No, thank you. 7 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Nothing else. Not recently. Not yet. Of course. Okay. Please fill out this form. Please take me to this address. Please write it down. Really? Right here. Right there. See you later. See you tomorrow. See you tonight. She's pretty. Sorry to bother you. Stop! Take a chance. Take it outside. Tell me. Thanks for everything. Thanks for your help. 8 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Thank you. Thank you miss. Thank you sir. Thank you very much. That looks great. That's alright. That's enough. That's fine. That's it. That smells bad. That's not fair. That's not right. That's right. That's too bad. That's too many. That's too much. The book is under the table. They'll be right back. They're the same. They're very busy. This doesn't work. This is very difficult. 9 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches This is very important. We like it very much. Would you take a message please? You're beautiful. You're very nice. You're very smart. Your things are all here. 10 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches TRAVEL, DIRECTIONS About 300 kilometers. A one way ticket. Are you going to help her? A round trip ticket. At what time? Can I make an appointment for next Wednesday? Can you repeat that please? Does this road go to New York? Do you have enough money? Do you know how to cook? Do you know what this says? Do you want me to come and pick you up? Follow me. From here to there. Go straight ahead. Have you arrived? Have you been to Boston? How do I get there? How do I get to Daniel Street? How do I get to the American Embassy? 11 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches How long does it take by car? How long does it take to get to Georgia? How long is the flight? How was the movie? I'd like to make a phone call. I'd like to make a reservation. I have a question I want to ask you. / I want to ask you a question. I'll take that one also. I'm coming right now. I'm going home in four days. I'm leaving Tomorrow. I'm looking for the post office. I wish I had one. One ticket to New York please. One way or round trip? Please speak slower. Please take me to the airport. That way. The plane departs at 5:30P. They arrived yesterday. Turn around. Turn left. 12 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Turn right. What time are you going to the bus station? When did this happen? When did you arrive in Boston? When does he arrive? When does the bank open? When does the bus leave? When do we leave? Where is she from? Where is the bathroom? Will you remind me? 13 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches NUMBERS AND MONEY 11 dollars. 52 cents. A few. A little. Call the police. Did your wife like California? Do you have any coffee? Do you have anything cheaper? Do you take credit cards? How are you paying? How many people are there in New York? How much are these earrings? How much does it cost per day? How much does this cost? How much do I owe you? How much is it to go to Miami? How much money do you make? I'd like to eat at 5th street restaurant. I don't have a girlfriend. I don't have any money. 14 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches I have a reservation. I'll have the same thing. I'll pay for dinner. I'll pay for the tickets. I'm 26 years old. I need to practice my English. Is that ok? Is there any mail for me? It's 11:30pm. It's is a quarter past nine. Please come in. Sorry, we don't accept credit cards. Sorry, we only accept Cash. That restaurant is not expensive. That's too expensive. There are many people here. They charge 26 dollars per day. What's the exchange rate for dollars? What's the phone number? Where can I buy tickets? Where would you like to meet? Which one is better? 15 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches LOCATION Across from the post office. At 3 o'clock. Be quiet. Can you recommend a good restaurant? Here it is. Here you are. He's in the kitchen. He studies at Boston University. How far is it? How far is it to Chicago? How many miles is it to Pennsylvania? I'd like a single room. I like to watch TV. It's delicious! It's half past 11. It's less than 5 dollars. It's more than 5 dollars. It's near the Supermarket. it's not suppose to rain today. It's ok. 16 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches It's on 7th street. It's really hot. It's suppose to rain tomorrow. I was going to the library. I was in the library. Let's go. Maybe. More than 200 miles. My house is close to the bank. Near the bank. On the left. On the right. On the second floor. Outside the hotel. Over here. Over there. The book is behind the table. The book is in front of the table. The book is near the table. The book is next to the table. The book is on top of the table. There are some books on the table. 17 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches There's a book under the table. We're from California. What's the address? Where are you going? Where is it? Where would you like to go? Who won? 18 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches PHONE/INTERNET/MAIL Can I see your passport please? Can I take a message? Can I try it on? Can we sit over there? Did you come with your family? Do you think it's possible? Here's my number. He's not in right now. Hi, is Mrs. Smith there, please? I'd like some water too, please. I'd like to buy a bottle of water, please. I'd like to buy something. I'd like to go to the store. I'd like to rent a car. I'd like to send a fax. I'd like to send this to America. I'd like to speak to Mr. Smith please. I have three children, two girls and one boy. I'll be right back. I'll call back later. 19 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches I'll call you on Friday. I'll teach you. I'm ok. I need some tissues. Is there an English speaking guide? I want to give you a gift. Male or female? My cell phone doesn't have good reception. My cell phone doesn't work. Please take off your shoes. Sorry, I think I have the wrong number. What is the area code? What's the name of the company you work for? What's wrong? What's your address? Where can I find a hospital? Where's the closest restaurant? Where's the pharmacy? Who are you? Who is that? Who would you like to speak to? Will you take me home? 20 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches TIME AND DATES 11 days ago. 2 hours. All day. A long time ago. Are they coming this evening? Are you comfortable? Are your children with you? As soon as possible. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon. At 5th street. At 7 o'clock at night. (evening)? At 7 o'clock in the morning. At what time did it happen? Can I help you? Do you have a swimming pool? Do you have this in size 11? Do you think you'll be back by 11:30? Everyday I get up at 6AM. Every week. Expiration date. 21 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Have you been waiting long? He'll be back in 20 minutes. His family is coming tomorrow. How about Saturday? How long are you going to stay? How long are you going to stay in California? How long will it take? How much altogether? How much will it cost? I don't have enough money. I'm getting ready to go out. I'm just looking. (Shopping) I'm worried too. It'll be cold this evening. It rained very hard today. It's 17 dollars. It's 6AM. It's 8:45. It's a quarter to 7. It's going to snow today. It's here. It's there. 22 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches I've already seen it. John is going on vacation tomorrow. My birthday is August 27th. Now or later? October 22nd. She wants to know when you're coming. Sometimes I go to sleep at 11PM, sometimes at 11:30PM. There's plenty of time. The whole day. We're late. What day are they coming over? What day of the week is it? What is today's date? What's your religion? What time are they arriving? What time did you get up? What time did you go to sleep? What time did you wake up? What time does it start? What time do you think you'll arrive? What time is it? When are they coming? 23 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches When are you coming back? When are you going to pick up your friend? When are you leaving? When are you moving? When is the next bus to Philidalphia? When is your birthday? When I went to the store, they didn't have any apples. When was the last time you talked to your mother? When will he be back? When will it be ready? Where are you going to go? 24 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches ACCOMMODATIONS Are you busy? Can we have some more bread please? Do you have any money? For how many nights? How long will you be staying? I'd like a map of the city. I'd like a non-smoking room. I'd like a room. I'd like a room with two beds please. I need a doctor. Is there a nightclub in town? Is there a restaurant in the hotel? Is there a store near here? Sorry, we don't have any vacancies. Take me to the Marriott Hotel. What's the charge per night? (Hotel) What time is check out? Where is the airport? Where's the mail box? 25 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches DINING Are you here alone? Can I bring my friend? Can I have a receipt please? Can it be cheaper? Can we have a menu please. Can you hold this for me? Do you have any children? Do you know how much it costs? Have you eaten at that restaurant? Have you eaten yet? Have you ever had Potato soup? He likes juice but he doesn't like milk Here is your salad. Here's your order. How does it taste? How many people? (restaurant) I agree. I'd like a table near the window. I'd like to call the United States. I haven't been there. 26 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches I haven't finished eating. I like it. I'll give you a call. I'll have a cup of tea please. I'll have a glass of water please. I'm from America. I'm going to bed. I'm here on business. I'm sorry. I only have 5 dollars. I think I need to see a doctor. It's August 25th. I understand. June 3rd. The food was delicious. There are some apples in the refrigerator. There's a restaurant near here. There's a restaurant over there, but I don't think it's very good. Waiter! Waitress! We can eat Italian or Chinese food. We'll have two glasses of water please. 27 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches What are you going to have? What do you recommend? What's your email address? What would you like to drink? What would you like to eat? Where is an ATM? Where is there a doctor who speaks English? Which one? Would you ask him to come here? Would you like a glass of water? Would you like coffee or tea? Would you like something to drink? Would you like some water? Would you like some wine? Would you like to go for a walk? Would you like to watch TV? 28 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches GREETINGS Certainly! Good afternoon. Good evening sir. Good Luck. Good morning. Great. Happy Birthday. Have a good trip. Hello. Nice to meet you Please call me. 29 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches MAKING FRIENDS Are you American? Are you coming this evening? Are you free tonight? Are you going to take a plane or train? Are you hungry? Are you sure? Are you working Tomorrow? Business is good. Cheers! Did it snow yesterday? Did you get my email? Did you take your medicine? Do you feel better? Do you go to Florida often? Do you have another one? Do you know where there's a store that sells towels? Do you like it here? Do you like the book? Do you need anything? Do you play any sports? 30 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Do you sell medicine? (store) Do you study English? Do you want to come with me? Do you want to go with me? Excuse me. Give me a call. Has your brother been to California? Have they met her yet? Have you done this before? How long have you been here? How long have you been in America? How long have you lived here? How many children do you have? How many languages do you speak? How many people do you have in your family? How much would you like? How old are you? I bought a shirt yesterday. I don't feel well. I have pain in my arm. I have to wash my clothes. I have two sisters. 31 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches I'll tell him you called. I'm 32. I'm 6'2". I'm allergic to seafood. I'm American. I'm a size 8. I'm fine, and you? I'm not afraid. I'm sick. I remember. I speak a little English. Is your house like this one? Is your husband also from Boston? It's not very expensive. I've been there. Let's share. My daughter is here. My father has been there. My father is a lawyer. My grandmother passed away last year. My name is John Smith. My son. 32 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches My son studies computers. No, I'm American. No, this is the first time. Our children are in America. She's an expert. She's older than me. That car is similar to my car. This is Mrs. Smith. This is my mother. This is the first time I've been here. We have two boys and one girl. What are you going to do tonight? What are your hobbies? What do you study? What do you want to do? What school did you go to? What's your favorite movie? What's your last name? What's your name? Where are the t-shirts? Where did you go? Where did you learn English? 33 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Where did you work before you worked here? Where do you live? Where were you? Who sent this letter? Would you like to buy this? Your children are very well behaved. Your daughter. You're smarter than him. You speak English very well. 34 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches SHOPPING Can I have a glass of water please? Can I use your phone? Do you have any vacancies? Do you have the number for a taxi? Do you know her? Do you know where she is? Do you play basketball? Fill it up, please. (gas station) He needs some new clothes. How much is that? How much is this? I believe you. I'd like the number for the Hilton Hotel please. I'd like to buy a phone card please. I'd like to go home. I'd like to go shopping. If you like it I can buy more. I'm a beginner. I'm full. I'm just kidding. 35 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches I'm single. I speak two languages. I thought he said something else. It's not too far. I usually drink coffee at breakfast. Sorry, we don't have any. The books are expensive. Try it on. What do you want to buy? What size? What time does the store open? When does the plane arrive? Where are you? Would you like something to eat? 36 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES Am I pronouncing it correctly? Can you do me a favor? Can you help me? Can you please say that again? Can you show me? Can you throw that away for me? Does anyone here speak English? Don't do that. Do you believe that? Do you have a pencil? Do you smoke? Do you speak English? Excuse me, what did you say? Forget it. How do you pronounce that? How do you say it in English? How do you spell it? How do you spell the word "Seattle?" I can swim. I can't hear you clearly. 37 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches I don't mind. I don't speak English very well. I don't think so. I don't understand what your saying. I think you have too many clothes. I trust you. I understand now. Let's meet in front of the hotel. Please sit down. Please speak English. Please speak more slowly. Sorry, I didn't hear clearly. That means friend. Try to say it. What does this mean? What does this say? What does this word mean? What's the exchange rate? Whose book is that? Why aren't you going? Why are you laughing? Why did you do that? 38 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches EMERGENCY AND HEALTH Are you allergic to anything? Are you ready? Call me. Did you send me flowers? Do you sell batteries? I don't care. I give up. I got in an accident. I have a cold. I have one in my car. I made this cake. I'm a teacher. I'm self-employed. I still have a lot to do. I still haven't decided. It depends on the weather. It's very cold today. My luggage is missing. My stomach hurts. My throat is sore. 39 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches My watch has been stolen. Take this medicine. The accident happened at the intersection. There has been a car accident. Where can I exchange U.S. dollars? Where do you work? Where's the nearest hospital? Where's the post office? 40 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches ENTERTAINMENT Are there any concerts? Do you want to go to the movies? Have you seen this movie? He said you like to watch movies. How tall are you? Is the bank far? Is there a movie theater nearby? What do people usually do in the summer in Los Angeles? What kind of music do you like? What's your favorite food? What time does the movie start? Who was your teacher? Would you like to have dinner with me? Would you like to rent a movie? 41 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches GENERAL QUESTIONS And you? Anything else? Are they the same? Are you afraid? Are you going to attend their wedding? Are you married? Are you okay? Are you sick? Behind the bank. Can I borrow some money? Can I have the bill please? Can you call back later? Can you call me back later? Can you carry this for me? Can you fix this? Can you give me an example? Can you speak louder please? Can you swim? Does he like the school? Do you accept U.S. Dollars? 42 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Do you have a girlfriend? Do you have an appointment? Do you have a problem? Do you hear that? Do you know how to get to the Marriott Hotel? Do you know what this means? Do you know where I can get a taxi? Do you know where my glasses are? Do you like your co-workers? Do you need anything else? Do you understand? Give me the pen. How do you know? How is she? How long is it? How many? How much is it? I have a lot of things to do. In 30 minutes. Is anyone else coming? Is everything ok? Is it cold outside? 43 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Is it far from here? Is it hot? Is it raining? Is there anything cheaper? Is your son here? Should I wait? The big one or the small one? The cars are American. Were there any problems? Were you at the library last night? What are you doing? What are you thinking about? What are you two talking about? What did you do last night? What did you do yesterday? What did you think? What do they study? What do you have? What do you think? What happened? What is it? What is that? 44 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches What should I wear? What's in it? What's the temperature? What's this? What's up? Where are you from? Where can I rent a car? Where did it happen? Where did you learn it? Where is he? Where is he from? Which is better, the spaghetti or chicken salad? Which one do you want? Which one is cheaper? Which one is the best? Which school does he go to? Who are they? Who are you looking for? Who is it? (Inquiring about who is on the phone) Who's calling? Who's that man over there? Who taught you that? 45 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Why did you say that? Will you pass me the salt please? Will you put this in the car for me? Would you ask him to call me back please? Yes. You have a very nice car. You look like my sister. 46 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches WORK 6 dollars per hour. Are you waiting for someone? Are you working today? Bring me my shirt please. Do you like to watch TV? Do you like your boss? Have you finished studying? He's an Engineer. He's very hard working. He works at a computer company in New York. How long have you worked here? How many hours a week do you work? How much money do you have? How's the weather? How was the trip? I forget. I'm good. I'm ready. I still have a lot of things to buy. I've seen it. 47 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches What does he do for work? What does your father do for work? What do you do for work? What do your parents do for work? What's the matter? What time do you go to work everyday? When do you arrive in the U.S.? When do you get off work? Where did you put it? Where does it hurt? Where do you want to go? 48 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches WEATHER Does it often snow in the winter in Massachusetts? Do you think it'll rain today? Do you think it's going to rain tomorrow? How's business? Is it close? Is it possible? Is it ready? It costs 20 dollars per hour. It hurts here. It's far from here. It's going to be hot today. It's north of here. It's over there. It's raining. It's too late. It's very important. It will arrive shortly. The roads are slippery. What's the room rate? What will the weather be like tomorrow? 49 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches MISCELLANEOUS Amy is John's girlfriend. He always does that for me. He broke the window. He doesn't look like a nurse. He has a nice car. He never gives me anything. He said this is a nice place. He's an American. He's a very good student. He's faster than me. He thinks we don't want to go. His room is very small. His son. How are your parents? How do I use this? I came with my family. I'd like to exchange this for Dollars. I'd like to use the internet I don't have time right now. I don't know. 50 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches I have money. I haven't had lunch yet. I have to go to the post office. I like Italian food. I live in California. I'll talk to you soon. I made a mistake. I'm bored. I'm going to America next year. I'm going to go have dinner. I'm tired. I'm very well, thank you. I need another key. I need this to get there by tomorrow. I need to go now. Is it suppose to rain tomorrow? Is John there please? (phone call) Is this a safe area? Is this Mr. Smith? Is this the bus to New York? Is this your book? I still have to brush my teeth and take a shower. 51 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Is your father home? I think so. I think those shoes are very good looking. It's very windy. It takes 2 hours by car. I've never done that. I've worked there for five years. I want to buy something. I want to contact our embassy. I want to send this package to the United States. I want to show you something. I went to the supermarket, and then to the computer store. My car isn't working. Nobody is helping us. Nobody is there right now. One like that. Open the door. Open the window. Pick up your clothes. Please. Please count this for me. Please tell her John called. 52 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Please tell me. Please wait for me. She's going with me tomorrow. Some books. Someone does that for me. Someone is coming. Sorry, I don't have a pencil. Start the car. Take me downtown. Tell him that I need to talk to him. That car over there is mine. That looks old. That's a good school. That's her book. That's not enough. The car is fixed. These books are ours. The TV is broken. They haven't met her yet. They're planning to come next year. They're waiting for us. This room is a mess. 53 1000 Most Common English Phrases | English Speeches Those men are speaking English. What color is that car? What do you think of these shoes? When would you like to meet? Where does your wife work? Where is Main Street? Where is my shirt? Where is the bus station? Which road should I take? You're right. Your house is very nice. 54 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches Disclaimer This e-book has been written for information purposes only. Every effort has been made to make this e-book as complete and accurate as possible. However, there may be mistakes in typography or content. Also, this e-book provides information only up to the publishing date. Therefore, this e-book should be used as a guide not as the ultimate source. The purpose of this e-book is to educate. The author and the publisher does not warrant that the information contained in this e-book is fully complete and shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions. The author and publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this ebook. Author Bio Ricardo Santos is an entrepreneur and founder of English Speeches living in Canada who loves sharing knowledge and helping others on the topic of learning English. Ricardo is a passionate person who will go the extra mile and over-deliver. Ricardo’s words of wisdom: "I believe that there are no secrets to becoming successful in life. And I truly believe the result to true success in life is the result from hard work, the preparation and the most important of them all, the learning from the failings." If you would like to learn more from English Speeches, please visit: www.englishspeecheschannel.com 2 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches ABOUT (Of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct ACCEPT Receive willingly something given or offered ACCOUNT A record or narrative description of past events ACROSS To the opposite side ACT Behave in a certain manner ACTION Something done (usually as opposed to something said) ADD Join or combine or unite with others 3 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches AFTER Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time AGAIN Anew AGE How long something has existed AID The activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need AIR A mixture of gases required for breathing ALLOW Make it possible for something to happen ANSWER A statement made to reply to a question or criticism 4 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches AREA The extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary ARM A human limb ARMY A permanent organization of a nation's military land forces ASK Make a request or demand for something to somebody ATTACK An offensive against an enemy ATTEMPT Make an effort BACK The posterior part of a human (or animal) body 5 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches BAD Having undesirable or negative qualities BANK Financial institution that accepts deposits and lends money BASE Lowest support of a structure CHAMPION Someone who has won first place in a competition EVERYDAY Commonplace and ordinary BEAT Hit repeatedly BECOME Come into existence 6 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches BEST Having the most positive qualities BETTER Superior to another in excellence or quality or desirability BIT A small piece or quantity of something BITE To grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws BLACK Being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness BLUE Of the color intermediate between green and violet BODY An individual 3-dimensional object that has mass 7 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches BOOK An object consisting of a number of pages bound together BREAK Destroy the integrity of BRING Take something or somebody with oneself somewhere BROTHER A male with the same parents as someone else BROWN Of a color similar to that of wood or earth BUILD Make by combining materials and parts BUY Obtain by purchase 8 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches CALL Utter a sudden loud cry CAN Airtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc. CAR A motor vehicle with four wheels CARE Providing treatment for or attending to someone or something CARRY Physically move while supporting, by vehicle, hands, or body CAUSE Events that provide the generative force of something CHANCE An unknown and unpredictable phenomenon 9 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches CHANGE Become different in some particular way CHARGE Assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to CHIEF The head of a tribe or clan CHILD A human offspring (son or daughter) of any age CLAIM Assert or affirm strongly CLASS A collection of things sharing a common attribute CLEAR Readily apparent to the mind 10 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches CLUB A formal association of people with similar interests COLD Having a low or inadequate temperature COLOUR A visual attribute of things from the light they emit COME Move toward, travel toward COMING Of the relatively near future COMMON Having no special distinction or quality COMMUNITY A group of people living in a particular local area 11 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches COMPANY An institution created to conduct business COMPLETE Having all necessary qualities CONCERN Something that interests you because it is important CONDITION A mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing CONFERENCE A prearranged meeting for consultation or discussion CONSIDER Think about carefully; weigh CONTINUE Keep or maintain in unaltered condition 12 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches CONTROL Power to direct or determine COST Be priced at COURSE A connected series of events or actions or developments COURT An assembly to conduct judicial business COVER Provide with a covering or cause to be covered CUP A small open container usually used for drinking CURRENT Occurring in or belonging to the present time 13 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches CUT Separate with or as if with an instrument DEAL Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of DECIDE Reach, make, or come to a conclusion about something DEMAND Request urgently and forcefully DESIGN The act of working out the form of something DIE Lose all bodily functions necessary to sustain life DIFFICULT Requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish 14 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches DIRECT Proceeding without deviation; straight and short DIRECTOR Someone who controls resources and expenditures DO Engage in DOLLAR The basic monetary unit in many countries DOOR A swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle DOWN Spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level 15 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches DRAW Cause to move by pulling DRIVE Operate or control a vehicle DRUG A substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic EASY Posing no difficulty; requiring little effort EFFECT A phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon EFFORT Use of physical or mental energy; hard work END Either extremity of something that has length 16 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches ENOUGH Sufficient for the purpose EVEN Being level or straight or regular and without variation EVENT Something that happens at a given place and time EYE The organ of sight FACE The front of the human head from the forehead to the chin FAIL Be unable FALL Descend freely under the influence of gravity 17 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches FAMILY Primary social group; parents and children FAR At or to or from a great distance in space FEAR An emotion in anticipation of some specific pain or danger FEEL Be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state FIGHT Be engaged in a contest or struggle FIGURE The form or shape of a person's body FILM A series of moving pictures that tells a story 18 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches FINAL An examination administered at the end of an academic term FIND Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of FIRM Not soft or yielding to pressure FLY Travel through the air; be airborne FOLLOW Travel behind, go after, or come after FORCE Influence that results in motion, stress, etc. When applied FREE Able to act at will 19 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches FULL Containing as much or as many as is possible or normal FUND A reserve of money set aside for some purpose FURTHER To or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage FUTURE The time yet to come GAME An amusement or pastime GENERAL Applying to all or most members of a category or group GET Come into the possession of something concrete or abstract 20 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches GIRL A young woman GIVE Transfer possession of something concrete or abstract GO Change location GOOD Having desirable or positive qualities GREAT A person who has achieved distinction in some field GREEN Of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum GROUND The solid part of the earth's surface 21 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches GROUP Any number of entities (members) considered as a unit GROW Increase in size by natural process HARD Resisting weight or pressure HEAR Perceive (sound) via the auditory sense HELP Give assistance; be of service HIT Deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument HOLD Have in one's hands or grip 22 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches HOME Where you live at a particular time HOST A person who invites guests to a social event HUSBAND A male partner in a marriage INDUSTRY The action of making of goods and services for sale INTEREST A sense of concern with and curiosity about something ISSUE Some situation or event that is thought about JOIN Cause to become joined or linked 23 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches KEEP Continue a certain state, condition, or activity KILL Cause to die KNOW Be cognizant or aware of a fact or a piece of information LABOUR Productive work (especially physical work done for wages) LAND The solid part of the earth's surface LARGE Above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude 24 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches LAST Coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining LATE At or toward an end or late period or stage of development LATER Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time LAUGH Produce laughter LAW The collection of rules imposed by authority LEAD Take somebody somewhere 25 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches LEARN Gain knowledge or skills LEAST The superlative of ‘little’ that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by ‘the’; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree LEAVE Go away from a place LET Actively cause something to happen LINE A length without breadth or thickness LIVE Have life, be alive 26 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches LOCAL Of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular area LONG Primarily spatial sense LOVE A strong positive emotion of regard and affection LOW Less than normal in degree or intensity or amount MAIN Most important element MAJOR Greater in scope or effect MAKE Perform or carry out 27 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches MATCH A formal contest in which people or teams compete MEAN Denote or connote MIGHT Physical strength MOVE Change location OPEN Affording free passage or access OUT Moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden 28 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches OVER Beyond the top or upper surface or edge OWN Belonging to or on behalf of a specified person PAGE One side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) Or the written or pictorial matter it contains PAPER A material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses PARTY Occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction PASS Go across or through 29 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches PAST Earlier than the present time; no longer current PAY Give money, usually in exchange for goods or services PERSON A human being PLACE A point located with respect to surface features of a region PLAN A series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved PLANT A living organism without the power to move PLAY Engage in recreational activities rather than work 30 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches POINT A distinguishing or individuating characteristic POSITION The particular part of space occupied by something POSSIBLE Capable of happening or existing POUND 16 ounces avoirdupois POWER Possession of the qualities required to do something PRESS Exert pressure or force to or upon PRESSURE The exertion of force to a surface 31 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches PRICE The amount of money needed to purchase something PROBLEM A question raised for consideration or solution PROCESS A particular course of action intended to achieve a result PRODUCE Bring forth or yield PRODUCT An artifact that has been created by someone or some process PROGRAMME A series of goals to be accomplished PROVIDE Give something useful or necessary to 32 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches PUBLIC Not private PUT Cause to be in a certain state QUESTION A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply QUICK Moving rapidly and lightly RACE A contest of speed REACH Move forward or upward in order to touch READ Look at and say out loud something written or printed 33 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches REASON A logical motive for a belief or action RECEIVE Get something; come into possession of RECORD Anything providing permanent evidence about past events RED The chromatic color resembling the hue of blood RELEASE Grant freedom to; free from confinement REMAIN Continue in a place, position, or situation REMEMBER Recall knowledge; have a recollection 34 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches REPORT To give an account or representation of in words RESEARCH A seeking for knowledge RESULT Something that follows as a consequence RETURN Go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before RISE Move upward ROAD An open way (generally public) for travel or transportation 35 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches ROLE The actions and activities assigned to a person or group ROOM An area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling RULE Prescribed guide for conduct or action RUN Move fast by using one's feet SAY Utter aloud SEASON One of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions 36 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches SEE Perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight SELL Exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent SEND Cause to go somewhere SET Put into a certain place or abstract location SHARE Assets belonging to an individual person or group SHORT Having little length or lacking in length SHOW Make visible or noticeable 37 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches SIDE A place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location SIGN A visible clue that something has happened or is present SINGLE Existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual SISTER A female person who has the same parents as another person SIT Take a seat SORT A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality 38 250 Most Common English Words | English Speeches SPEAK Use language SPECIAL Adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose SPEND Pass time in a specific way STAFF A strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose STAGE Any distinct time period in a sequence of events STAND Be standing; be upright STAR A celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy 39
