Essential English Vocabulary

Building your vocabulary is crucial for effective communication in English. This guide focuses on four essential everyday topics: transport, health, home, and shopping. Each section contains carefully selected words and phrases that will help you navigate daily life in English-speaking environments.

Whether you're traveling, visiting a doctor, managing household tasks, or making purchases, these vocabulary lists will give you the language tools you need. Practice these words regularly and try using them in sentences to reinforce your learning.

1. Transport Vocabulary

Transportation vocabulary helps you navigate cities, use public transport, and talk about travel. These words are essential for getting around in English-speaking countries and making travel arrangements.

Vehicles

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Subway/Metro
  • Taxi
  • Bicycle

Places

  • Bus stop
  • Train station
  • Airport
  • Platform
  • Parking lot

Actions

  • To board
  • To get off
  • To transfer
  • To commute
  • To depart

2. Health Vocabulary

Health vocabulary is vital for visiting doctors, describing symptoms, and understanding medical advice. These words will help you communicate about health issues and navigate healthcare situations.

Body Parts

  • Head
  • Stomach
  • Throat
  • Arm
  • Leg

Symptoms

  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Pain
  • Dizziness

Treatments

  • Medicine
  • Prescription
  • Bandage
  • Vaccine
  • Rest

3. Home Vocabulary

Home vocabulary helps you describe where you live, talk about household items, and discuss daily routines. These words are useful for conversations about living situations and household activities.

Rooms

  • Kitchen
  • Bedroom
  • Bathroom
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Furniture

  • Bed
  • Sofa
  • Table
  • Chair
  • Wardrobe

Appliances

  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Vacuum cleaner

4. Shopping Vocabulary

Shopping vocabulary is essential for making purchases, asking about prices, and navigating stores. These words will help you shop confidently in English-speaking environments.

Places

  • Supermarket
  • Mall
  • Bakery
  • Pharmacy
  • Department store

Money

  • Price
  • Discount
  • Receipt
  • Cash
  • Credit card

Actions

  • To buy
  • To sell
  • To pay
  • To return
  • To try on

Vocabulary Learning Tips

  • πŸ“Œ Practice 5-10 new words each day
  • πŸ“Œ Use flashcards or vocabulary apps
  • πŸ“Œ Create sentences with new words
  • πŸ“Œ Label objects around your home
  • πŸ“Œ Review words regularly to remember them