Vocabulary is the heart of any language, and building a strong base of commonly used words is the first step in becoming confident in English. In this section, we focus on daily use vocabulary—the words and phrases you encounter in everyday life. These words help you speak clearly, understand others, and express yourself easily in common situations like greeting someone, going shopping, using public transport, or having a simple conversation at home or work.
Why Vocabulary Building is Important:
A rich vocabulary allows you to:
Communicate your ideas clearly
Understand spoken and written English better
Build strong listening, reading, and speaking skills
Speak fluently in day-to-day situations
Write effective sentences and messages
Without enough vocabulary, even basic communication becomes difficult. So, this section gives you a practical list of essential words, grouped into meaningful categories for easy understanding and usage.
What You Will Learn in This Section:
1. Greetings & Polite Words
These are the words and phrases we use to start conversations, show manners, and interact socially.
Hello, Hi, Good morning, Good night
Please, Thank you, Sorry, Excuse me, Welcome
How are you?, I’m fine, Nice to meet you
Use in sentences:
“Good morning, how are you today?”
“Excuse me, can you help me please?”
2. Family & People Vocabulary
Learn how to talk about yourself and others.
Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Friend, Teacher, Doctor, etc.
He, She, They, We, You, I
Example:
“My sister is a doctor.”
“They are my friends.”
3. Home & Daily Activities
Vocabulary related to your home and everyday actions.
Chair, Table, Bed, Fan, Light, Door
Eat, Sleep, Cook, Clean, Sit, Stand, Walk, Read
Example:
“I sleep at 10 PM every night.”
“She is cleaning the room.”
4. Time, Days & Weather
Know how to talk about time, schedule, and climate.
Morning, Evening, Monday, Today, Tomorrow
Sunny, Rainy, Cold, Hot, Cloudy, Windy
Example:
“It is very hot today.”
“We will go shopping on Sunday.”
5. Shopping & Food Words
Useful for market or restaurant conversations.
Apple, Rice, Bread, Water, Milk
Buy, Price, Cheap, Expensive, Tasty, Fresh
Example:
“How much is this apple?”
“The food is very tasty.”
6. Common Verbs & Actions
Basic action words that help you form sentences.
Go, Come, Talk, Say, Make, Take, Know, Want
Example:
“I want to go home now.”
“She is talking on the phone.”
7. Places & Directions
Vocabulary related to locations and movement.
School, Office, Park, Hospital, Bank
Left, Right, Straight, Near, Far
Example:
“The bank is near the school.”
“Turn left after the hospital.”
How to Practice:
Use flashcards with word + image
Make 5 simple sentences daily using new words
Speak with a friend or practice in front of a mirror
Watch or listen to daily conversations using subtitles
Tip:
Start small—learn 5 new words every day and try using them in your speech. With regular practice and confidence, your vocabulary will grow naturally, making you more fluent in daily English conversations.