Basic English Vocabulary List

This basic English vocabulary list introduces common everyday words that support simple communication, reading, and writing. These words cover people, places, things, actions, and descriptions that appear often in daily life.

People and Family

• man, woman, child, baby
• father, mother, parent
• son, daughter, brother, sister
• friend, teacher, student

Common Places

• home, house, room
• school, office, shop, store
• city, town, street, park
• hospital, bank, restaurant

Everyday Things

• table, chair, bed, door, window
• phone, computer, book, pen
• bag, key, money, card
• car, bus, train, bike

Food and Drink

• water, tea, coffee, juice
• bread, rice, pasta
• apple, banana, orange
• meat, fish, egg, milk

Basic Verbs (Actions)

• be, have, do
• go, come, walk, run
• see, look, watch
• eat, drink, sleep
• make, use, work, play
• like, love, want, need
• say, tell, ask

Common Adjectives (Descriptions)

• big, small, long, short
• good, bad, new, old
• happy, sad, tired
• hot, cold, warm
• easy, difficult

Numbers, Time, and Weather

• one, two, three, four, five
• today, yesterday, tomorrow
• morning, afternoon, evening, night
• sun, rain, snow, wind