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English Vocabulary: Free Word Lists, Idioms and Phrases

Free vocabulary lessons that build the words you actually use: phrasal verbs, idioms, business English, daily sentences, confusing pairs and synonyms, with examples.

A bigger, sharper vocabulary is what takes your English from correct to confident. These free lessons give you the words, phrases, idioms and ready sentences that matter most in real Indian life and work, not rare words you will never use. Every lesson gives you the phrase and an example, not just a bare word, so it is ready to speak.

How to actually grow your vocabulary

Learn words in phrases, not aloneA word learned in a full example sentence sticks and is ready to use. A word memorised from a list is forgotten by evening. Every lesson here gives you the phrase, not just the word.

You also do not need tens of thousands of words. For confident everyday English, a few thousand common words used well are plenty.

Everyday and spoken vocabulary

Start with the words you will use today.

Accuracy and work

Then sharpen your precision and your professional English.

How many words do you need?

GoalApprox. active words
Basic conversationaround 1,000
Confident everyday English2,000 to 3,000
Professional / exam level4,000+

Fluency comes from using a smaller set naturally, not from collecting difficult words you never say.

A starter pack of high-value words and phrases

If you want a quick win, learn these before anything else. They come up constantly in everyday and workplace English.

TypeExamplesWhere it helps
Phrasal verbsget up, find out, look after, follow up, deal withEveryday speech and work
Idiomsbreak the ice, on the same page, call it a daySounding natural and friendly
Linking wordshowever, therefore, for example, in additionWriting and speaking clearly
Polite phrasescould you, would you mind, I would suggestWork and formal situations

Go deeper in the phrasal verbs, idioms and business vocabulary lessons.

How to remember new words

The reason word lists fail is that they are learned out of context and never used. Fix both and vocabulary sticks.

  • Learn each word inside a full example sentence, not alone.
  • Use a new word in your own speech the same day.
  • Group words by topic (work, travel, food) so they connect.
  • Revisit a word a few days later, then a week later.
Common mistakeMemorising 50 words from a list before an exam.
CorrectLearning 10 words in sentences and using them in conversation the same week.

Turn words into speech

Knowing a word is not the same as using it. This is where most self-study stalls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I improve my English vocabulary fast?

Learn words inside full phrases and sentences, then use them in speaking the same day. Words picked up in context and spoken aloud stick, while lists fade quickly. Reading and listening a little every day adds new words naturally.

How many words do I need to speak English well?

For confident everyday conversation you need only around 2,000 to 3,000 common words, used well. Fluency comes far more from using a smaller set naturally than from collecting rare words.

Is it better to learn vocabulary or grammar first?

Neither alone is enough, but vocabulary lets you communicate even with imperfect grammar, so it is a fast win. Pair it with our grammar guide and practise both out loud.

Do I need to learn idioms and phrasal verbs?

Yes, because native speakers use them constantly, and they make your English sound natural rather than textbook. Learn the common ones well rather than trying to memorise hundreds.