Peter Horton - Educator

Unit 12 – The 2,000 Most Commonly Used English Words in the World!

Learning the 2,000 most commonly used English words in the world helps you to understand about 70% of everyday English!

Introduction

First of all, the curriculum is designed to help students learn vocabulary, spelling, grammar, language usage, writing, reading, listening, and speaking, focusing on the most commonly used English words in the world.

In addition, students will learn these words through various activities, such as reading passages, writing sentences, playing games, and taking quizzes.

Next, we will look at each word, read it, listen to it, and then read it out loud.

Moreover, you will learn the meaning of the words and practice using them in the context of sentences.

After that, while using the list of words in sentences, we will learn to apply correct grammar order and understand how grammar works with words to make sense of what we write, listen to, read, and speak.

Overall, the curriculum aims to improve students’ vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and confidence in using the English language.

Typically, I like to start the year working on vocabulary along with grammar.

Later, we move to informational reading, and eventually to literature.

Now, it is time for us to get started on the word list.

A Sample Table of the Most Commonly Used English Words in the World

Words

the, of, and, a, to, in, is, you, that, it, he, was, for, on, are

as, with, his, they, I, at, be, this, have, from, or, one, had, by, word

have, from, or, one, had, by, word

she, do, how, their, if, will, up, other, about, out, many, then, them, these, so

some, her, would, make, like, him, into, time, has, look, two, more, write, go, see

number, no, way, could, people, my, than, first, water, been, call, who, oil, its, now

find, long, down, day, did, get, come, made, may, part, over, new, sound, take, only

little, work, know, place, year, live, me, back, give, most, very, after, thing, our, just

name, good, sentence, man, think, say, great, where, help, through, much, before, line, right, too

mean, old, any, same, tell, boy, follow, came, want, show, also, around, form, three, small

set, put, end, does, another, well, large, must, big, even, such, because, turn, here, why

such, because, turn, here, why

change, off, play, spell, air, away, animal, house, point, page, letter, mother, answer, found, study

still, learn, should, America, world, high, every, near, add, food, between, own, below, country, plant

last, school, father, keep, tree, never, start, city, earth, eye, light, thought, head, under, story

saw, left, don’t, few, while, along, might, close, something, seem, next, hard, open, example, begin

life, always, those, both, paper, together, got, group, often, run, important, until, children, side, feet

car, mile, night, walk, white, sea, began, grow, took, river, four, carry, state, once, book

hear, stop, without, second, late, miss, idea, enough, eat, face, watch, far, Indian, real, almost

let, above, girl, sometimes, mountains, cut, young, talk, soon, list, song, being, leave, family, it’s

body, music, color, stand, sun, questions, fish, area, mark, dog, horse, bird, problem, complete, room

knew, since, ever, piece, told, usually, didn’t, friends, easy, heard, order, red, door, sure, become

top, whole, measure, remember, early, waves, reached, listen, wind, rock, space, covered, fast, several, hold

toward, five, step, morning, passed, vowel, true, hundred, against, pattern, numeral, table, north, slowly, money

map, farm, pulled, draw, voice, seen, cold, cried, plan, notice, south, sing, war, ground, fall

king, town, I’ll, unit, figure, certain, field, travel, wood, fire, upon, done, English, road, half

Practice Instructions

First, we need to see the word and read it with our eyes.

Next, listen to the word carefully.

Then, say the word out loud.

By doing this, we will learn new words and understand how the nine parts of speech organize words in the correct order.

Additionally, each day you should read for 10–15 minutes and copy words for 10 minutes. When copying, start the first word with a capital letter.

Grammar Tips

To begin with, the first part of a sentence is called the subject, and it is almost always a noun.

However, many times you will find an article in front of it. For example, “a,” “an,” and “the.”

Moving on, after the subject comes the predicate, which is the verb. Then, additional information or details complete the idea or thought.

In short, a sentence must have a complete thought. Not every sentence has all nine parts of speech, but many do.

These are: 1. Noun, 2. Pronoun, 3. Adjective, 4. Verb, 5. Adverb, 6. Preposition, 7. Article, 8. Conjunction, 9. Interjection.

Finally, punctuation goes at the very end, usually a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.

Reading and Speaking Tips

As we read, I will raise and lower my voice to show word stress, chunks, phrases, and sentence parts.

Moreover, watch out for commas because we pause when we reach them.

In conclusion, reading out loud helps us learn a lot each time we practice.

About the Words

When looking at the words, remember that these are the most commonly used words, which form the first 15 words used in everyday reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Importance of Education and English

Indeed, education is the cornerstone of any progressive society.

It provides the foundation for critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential in today’s world.

Moreover, pursuing knowledge through education is a lifelong journey that enriches you as an individual and contributes to the betterment of the community.

In essence, education is not just about acquiring facts but about learning how to think, analyze, and innovate.

Therefore, education will always be the key to unlocking human potential and fostering an environment where dreams can become reality.

Copying Practice

Now, on the lines below, copy every word.

Don’t worry about spelling, grammar, or punctuation because these are provided for you.

By copying, you will learn phrases, clauses, conjunctions, and four types of sentences by form and structure.

In other words, this process, called “Innate Learning,” helps you acquire vocabulary and grammar naturally.

Writing Tips

English is more than just a language; it is a rich tapestry of culture and history.

In addition, it is a dynamic tool for expression and learning, constantly evolving.

Furthermore, English connects us as part of a global community.

Hence, you should copy, write, and practice to build your skills.

Moreover, you can be funny, creative, and enjoy yourself while writing.

Creative Writing Example
A craft so fine, would stir the soul like aged wine. Many tales to tell, them all unique, these words we write, some truth they seek.
Her stories paint a world so vast, him with his verses, time won’t last. Into the night, two poets go, more than just words, their feelings show.
Look at the number, see the way, people with their dreams, in bright array. My thoughts into rhythm could flow, than no other art, it makes us grow.
Rhymes make us see, a new time’s dawn, write, and you’ll find the way on.

Language Usage and Communication

In communication, language is the water that nourishes the tree of expression.

Over time, language has evolved, becoming more than a set of symbols; it reflects culture and intellect.

Therefore, to write effectively, one must grasp the nuances of language usage, which shapes how we see the world and how others see us.

Consequently, word choice is critical, as each word carries weight and the potential to make or break a message.

Finally, get a pencil or pen, a piece of paper, or a journal, and start writing, learning vocabulary, grammar, and much more.

Note:

Additionally, it is possible to use a reading and sound device to help you read along and hear words, practicing reading, listening, vocabulary, grammar, and speaking at the same time.