Learn 20 Common English Words and Phrases - EnglishClass101.com

Introduction

• Platform: EnglishClass101.com
• Host: Alicia
• Series: 800 Core English Words and Phrases
• Goal: Teach 800 common words and phrases
• Method: Includes review of previous lessons at the end
• Importance of Reviewing: Crucial part of language learning
• Additional Resources:
  • Full list available on the website
  • Example sentences
  • Flashcard deck creation

Common English Words and Phrases

Greetings

• Hello: Basic greeting; use anytime
• Example:
  • Hello, how have you been?
• Nice to meet you: First-time meeting only
• Example:
  • Please come in. Nice to meet you.
• How are you: General greeting
• Example:
  • It's been a long time. How are you?

Polite Expressions

• Excuse me: Interrupting or bumping into someone
• Example:
  • Excuse me, how much is this?
• I'm sorry: Apologizing for a mistake
• Example:
  • I'm sorry, it was a typo.
• Thank you: Showing appreciation
• Example:
  • Thank you very much for the invitation.

Farewells

• Good night: End of the day
• Example:
  • Good night, Grandma.
• Goodbye: Formal farewell
• Example:
  • Goodbye, see you again.

Yes/No

• Yes: Agreement
• Example:
  • Yes, this one please.
• No: Disagreement
• Example:
  • No, I haven't eaten yet.

Self-Introduction

• I'm: Contraction of I am
• Example:
  • I'm John.

Descriptive Words

• Good: Positive
• Example:
  • My teacher is a good person.
• Bad: Negative
• Example:
  • Be careful of bad people.
• Pretty: Beautiful
• Example:
  • I have a pretty girlfriend.
• Ugly: Not beautiful
• Example:
  • Ugly face.
• Easy: Simple
• Example:
  • Easy exam.
• Difficult: Challenging
• Example:
  • Difficult problem.

Spatial Descriptors

• Near: Close
• Example:
  • I live near the university.
• Far: Distant
• Example:
  • The station is far from here.
• Small: Little
• Example:
  • Small mistake.

Conclusion

• Learned 20 new words
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