7th English Language Arts Unit 12
Using The Most Commonly Used English Words in the World!
Why does My List of the Most Commonly use Words so Important for you? Imagine that just 650 words can help you understand 65% of all the English you hear, read, write, and sing along to each day! These are the magic words of the language, the building blocks of conversations, songs, and stories. For example, with words like “happy,” “friend,” and “adventure,” you can create sentences, talk about your favorite movies, or write a catchy song. Let’s explore these words and unlock the secrets of English together!
Unit 12: Using The Most Commonly Used English Words in the World
To begin with, how can you make full use of the list?
Absolutely, integrating “The Most Commonly Used Words in the English World” into English learning can transform vocabulary development and language skills. Therefore, let’s dive into it!
Top 20 Benefits of Using Commonly Used Words for Learning English
- First of all, Everyday Relevance: These words are used in daily conversations, making learning practical.
- Next, Improved Comprehension: This enhances understanding of websites, books, and classroom instructions.
In addition, Vocabulary Expansion: Students can rapidly increase the range of known words. - Moreover, Contextual Learning: This helps students understand how words fit in sentences.
As a result, Communication Confidence: It boosts confidence in speaking and writing. - Furthermore, Listening Skills: Students can recognize common words in spoken language.
- Consequently, Reading Fluency: Learners read more smoothly with familiar words.
- In the same way, Spelling Mastery: Practice improves spelling with frequent exposure.
Equally important, Writing Skills: This enhances writing ability by using common words correctly. - On top of that, Pronunciation: Learning assists in mastering correct pronunciation.
- At the same time, Syntax Understanding: It helps grasp the structure of sentences better.
Not only that, Memory Retention: Frequent exposure aids in long-term retention. - Additionally, Cultural Insight: Words often carry cultural significance.
- As a result, Academic Success: This leads to better performance in English classes.
In fact, Critical Thinking: It encourages deeper understanding and usage of words. - Beyond that, Cognitive Development: Language learning stimulates brain function.
- Similarly, Peer Interaction: This facilitates better interaction with peers.
At the same time, Teacher Support: It becomes easier for teachers to build lessons around common words. - Moreover, Resource Availability: There are plenty of materials available for practice.
Finally, Adaptability: Common words are useful in multiple contexts—conversations, writing, reading, and listening.
The list of words, with the definition, example sentences, and part of speech, can go to 3–5,000 words.
In fact, I have a handout of 5,000 words for students to use. Up to now, the most words that any ESL/EFL student has learned was 3,700. For this reason, I hope that students in middle school or high school can eventually complete all 5,000 words.
So, why is the list so important? To begin with, the first 650 words represent 65% of the words used in everyday communication, on TV, on the internet, and in books. In addition, the first 1,000 words make up about 70%, and the first 2,000 words represent around 80% of the words used. As a result, the themes or topics are provided for you to write sentences about.
Sentence
But first, what is a sentence? To begin with, a sentence starts with a capital letter, it has a subject and a verb, and it ends with a punctuation mark such as a period, exclamation point, or question mark. In other words, many people describe a sentence as a subject and predicate.
Now, let’s look at some examples:
The (article): used to specify a particular thing that is known or obvious.
Example: The cat sat on the mat.
SCS: Students copy the sentence. Copy the sentence on the line below: The cat sat on the mat.
SMS: Students make a sentence. On the line below, use the word “the” in a sentence.
Of (preposition): expressing the relationship between a part and a whole.
Example: The sleeve of the shirt was torn.
SCS: Copy the sentence.
SMS: Make your own sentence using “of.”
To: used to show purpose or intention.
Example: I left early to catch the first train.
SCS: Example: She walked to the door to see who was there.
SMS: Make a sentence using “to” for purpose.
And: used to join two words or parts of sentences.
Example: A knife and fork is used to eat.
SCS: Example: Peter knocked on the door and went in.
SMS: Make your own sentence using “and.”
A: the first letter of the alphabet or the sixth note in the musical scale of “C.”
Example: I want a thousand dollars for my birthday.
SCS: Example: It is a wonderful day today.
SMS: Make a sentence using “a.”
In: used to say the place or container where someone or something is.
Example: The cheese is in the fridge.
SCS: Example: Billy looked in her bag.
SMS: Make a sentence using “in.”
Is: the third person singular of the present tense of be.
Example: Is it 5:00?
SCS: Example: She is a very beautiful girl.
SMS: Make a sentence using “is.”
It:
A. Used to refer to something that has already been mentioned.
Example: Where is the bread? It is on the counter.
SCS/SMS: Make a sentence using “it” in this way.
B. Used to refer to a situation someone is in now.
Example: How is it going? Or, I like it here.
SCS/SMS: Make a sentence using “it” for a situation.
You:
A. Used as a subject or object.
Example: You must be hungry. Or, I can’t hear you.
SCS/SMS: Make a sentence using “you” in this way.
B. Refers to people in general.
Example: You can’t trust anybody these days.
SCS/SMS: Make a sentence using “you” for general people.
That:
A. Used to talk about someone or something that is not near in space.
Example: Who is that man over there?
SCS/SMS: Make a sentence using “that” in this way.
B. Used to talk about someone or something that has just been mentioned.
Example: I must remember to give that book back to my cousin.
SCS/SMS: Make a sentence using “that” for something just mentioned.
He: A male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is already known.
Example: Does Josh still live in New York? No, he lives in Ohio now.
SCS/SMS: Make a sentence using “he.”
Was: the past tense of be.
Example: It was a nice day yesterday.
SCS/SMS: Make a sentence using “was.”
For:
A. Meant for somebody; intended to be given to or used by a certain person or group.
Example: Save a piece of cake for Billy.
SCS/SMS: Make a sentence using “for.”
B. Used to show the purpose of an object.
Example: A knife is for cutting bread.
SCS/SMS: Make a sentence using “for” to show purpose.
On:
A. Touching, being supported by, or hanging from.
Example: I got mud on my pants.
SCS/SMS: Make a sentence using “on.”
B. Example: The picture is hanging on the wall.
SCS/SMS: Make a sentence using “on.”
Are: the present form of be.
Example: Are you going to Bill’s house?
SCS/SMS: Make a sentence using “are.”