English Vocabulary Learning Notes

Introduction

• Focus on learning common English words to improve fluency.
• Includes a vocabulary series with 800 words and phrases.
• Importance of reviewing learned material for language retention.

Vocabulary Words and Phrases

Common Verbs

• Take out: to remove something from a location.
  • Example: "Can you take out the trash, please?"
• Jogging: a form of light running.
  • Example: "Jogging is fun."
• Crave: to have a strong desire for something.
  • Example: "I crave fast food every once in a while."
• Clean: to make something tidy or organized.
  • Example: "Did you clean your room?"

Common Nouns

• Waiter: a male staff member in a restaurant.
  • Example: "I'll call the waiter."
• Weather Report: news segment providing weather forecasts.
  • Example: "Check the weather report before going sailing."
• TV Show: a series of episodes on television.
  • Example: "I always watch this TV show."
• Fast Food: food served quickly, often unhealthy.
  • Example: "Fast food is not so healthy."
• Park: a public space for recreation.
  • Example: "Let's go to the park."

Common Measurements

• Celsius: temperature measurement in the metric system.
  • Example: "Water freezes at 0° Celsius."
• Kilogram: a unit of weight; 1 kg = 1000 grams.
  • Example: "One kilogram is 1000 g."
• Inch: measurement commonly used in the USA.
  • Example: "I bought a 40-inch TV."
• Meter: a metric unit of measurement.
  • Example: "There are 100 cm in a meter."

Health-Related Terms

• Headache: pain in the head.
  • Example: "My headache is getting worse."
• Diarrhea: unpleasant condition affecting digestion.
  • Example: "This medicine will stop the diarrhea."
• Symptom: indication of illness.
  • Example: "What are your symptoms?"

Weather Terms

• Thunderstorm: a storm with thunder and rain.
  • Example: "A thunderstorm is approaching."
• Fog: low clouds that reduce visibility.
  • Example: "The city is covered in fog."

Common Adjectives

• Interesting: something that sparks curiosity.
  • Example: "The title of the book seemed interesting."
• Kind: showing a friendly, generous nature.
  • Example: "She is a kind person."
• Scary: causing fear.
  • Example: "Dark streets are scary."
• Bored: feeling uninterested.
  • Example: "I'm bored."

Vocabulary Expansion Techniques

1. Flashcards: use spaced repetition for memorization.
2. Word Bank: create a personal collection of vocabulary for easy review.
3. Looped Vocabulary Slideshows: watch repeatedly to reinforce learning.

Conclusion

• Practice and review are essential for mastering vocabulary.
• Access additional resources via provided links for further learning.