English Vocabulary Reference Sheets for Building English Vocabulary
English vocabulary reference sheets covering basic required vocabulary such as the top 1000 words to advanced vocabulary topics such as core business English vocabulary sheets.
Idioms and Expressions - 'As ... As'
Idioms and expressions using the construction 'as ... as' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using the construction 'as ... as' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Explanation of transitive and intransitive for ESL learners. Examples of verbs that are transitive, instransitive and those that can be used as both transitive and intransitive verbs.
Explanation of transitive and intransitive for ESL learners. Examples of verbs that are transitive, instransitive and those that can be used as both transitive and intransitive verbs.
Sounds People and Things Make
Examples of different sounds that people, animals and other things make for ESL classes and English learners.
Examples of different sounds that people, animals and other things make for ESL classes and English learners.
Collocations with Money
Collocations used with the noun money including an example sentence for each strong collocation pair.
Collocations used with the noun money including an example sentence for each strong collocation pair.
Idioms and Expressions - Time
Idioms and expressions using 'time' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using 'time' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Homonym List for English Learners
This homonym list is prepared especially for English learners and ESL students. The homonym list contains homonym definitions and example sentences of each homonym pair.
This homonym list is prepared especially for English learners and ESL students. The homonym list contains homonym definitions and example sentences of each homonym pair.
Visual Dictionary - Professionals
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying images and vocabulary related to different types of professions and the work involved with example sentences.
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying images and vocabulary related to different types of professions and the work involved with example sentences.
Visual Dictionary - Food
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying food images and vocabulary with example sentences for each fine food dish displayed.
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying food images and vocabulary with example sentences for each fine food dish displayed.
Collocations with Equipment
Collocations used with the noun equipment including an example sentence for each strong collocation pair.
Collocations used with the noun equipment including an example sentence for each strong collocation pair.
Idioms and Expressions - Game
Idioms and expressions using 'game' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using 'game' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Travel Trip Journey and Voyage
This is a short introduction to vocabulary related to travel in English including travel, journey, trip, and voyage, as well as run, hike, walk, drive, etc.
This is a short introduction to vocabulary related to travel in English including travel, journey, trip, and voyage, as well as run, hike, walk, drive, etc.
Phrasal Verb Focus - Phrasal Verbs about Speaking
A focus on everyday phrasal verbs used in discussions about speaking.
A focus on everyday phrasal verbs used in discussions about speaking.
Phrasal Verbs Reference
A reference guide to commonly used English phrasal verbs
A reference guide to commonly used English phrasal verbs
Idioms and Expressions - Know
Idioms and expressions using the preposition 'know' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using the preposition 'know' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Popular Cliches - Cliches Explained
Explanation of the use of cliches for English learners.
Explanation of the use of cliches for English learners.
Idioms and Expressions - Have
Idioms and expressions using the verb 'have' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using the verb 'have' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Phrasal Verbs about Money
A focus on everyday phrasal verbs used in discussions about money
A focus on everyday phrasal verbs used in discussions about money
Idioms and Expressions - Like
Idioms and expressions using the noun - verb 'work' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using the noun - verb 'work' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Word of the Day
Each day receive a new word, definition, sentence examples and pronunciation link. There is also a Quiz of the Day and Worksheet of the Day. The vocabulary, quiz and worksheet start off easy with intermediate level vocabulary. As the months go by, you'll improve your level to advanced vocabulary and grammar.
Each day receive a new word, definition, sentence examples and pronunciation link. There is also a Quiz of the Day and Worksheet of the Day. The vocabulary, quiz and worksheet start off easy with intermediate level vocabulary. As the months go by, you'll improve your level to advanced vocabulary and grammar.
English Verb Resources
Here is a guide to the extensive English verb resources at the site. Resources include information on verb conjugation, auxiliary verbs, phrasal verbs, verb patterns and more.
Here is a guide to the extensive English verb resources at the site. Resources include information on verb conjugation, auxiliary verbs, phrasal verbs, verb patterns and more.
Zodiac Personality - Learn Personality Adjectives through the Zodiac
Improve your vocabulary by learning personality adjectives related to the various Zodiac signs.
Improve your vocabulary by learning personality adjectives related to the various Zodiac signs.
Verb + Preposition Combinations
Reference guide with example sentences to the most common verb preposition combinations for advanced learners of English.
Reference guide with example sentences to the most common verb preposition combinations for advanced learners of English.
Phrasal Verbs
This guide to phrasal verbs provides a description of phrasal verbs and resources that include quizzes, reference lists, phrasal verb vocabulary building exercises and lesson plans.
This guide to phrasal verbs provides a description of phrasal verbs and resources that include quizzes, reference lists, phrasal verb vocabulary building exercises and lesson plans.
Idioms and Expressions - Come
Idioms and expressions using the verb 'come' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using the verb 'come' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
When to use Make or Do
Guide to using the two common verbs make and do for ESL classes and learners.
Guide to using the two common verbs make and do for ESL classes and learners.
Visual Dictionary - Animals
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying images of animals and providing the correct names of male, female, young animals and animals groups.
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying images of animals and providing the correct names of male, female, young animals and animals groups.
Visual Dictionary - Animals
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying images of animals and providing the correct names of male, female, young animals and animals groups.
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying images of animals and providing the correct names of male, female, young animals and animals groups.
Math Vocabulary
Use this math vocabulary when speaking about mathematics in class. This page provides math vocabulary for basic calculations.
Use this math vocabulary when speaking about mathematics in class. This page provides math vocabulary for basic calculations.
Top English Learning Picks - Resource Books for American Idioms
Guide overview to resource books for learning American idioms, slang, and common phrases
Guide overview to resource books for learning American idioms, slang, and common phrases
Advertising Industry - Core Vocabulary
210 key words and phrases from the advertising industry. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the advertising industry.
210 key words and phrases from the advertising industry. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the advertising industry.
American vs. British English Quiz/Reference List
A handy drop-down comparative list of vocabulary items in American and British English with their respective equivalents. By your About.com ESL guide.
A handy drop-down comparative list of vocabulary items in American and British English with their respective equivalents. By your About.com ESL guide.
Arrangements: Phrasal Verb Reference
Here is a list of some of the most common phrasal verbs for making arrangements. Each phrasal verb includes an explanation and example sentence.
Here is a list of some of the most common phrasal verbs for making arrangements. Each phrasal verb includes an explanation and example sentence.
Arrivals and Departures: Phrasal Verb Reference
Here is a list of some of the most common phrasal verbs concerning arrivals and departures using the prepositions "ON" and "OFF". Each phrasal verb includes an explanation and example sentence.
Here is a list of some of the most common phrasal verbs concerning arrivals and departures using the prepositions "ON" and "OFF". Each phrasal verb includes an explanation and example sentence.
Banking and Stocks - Core Vocabulary
210 key words and phrases from the banking and stocks sector. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the banking and stocks sector.
210 key words and phrases from the banking and stocks sector. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the banking and stocks sector.
Basics - 850 Words For Conversational Fluency
From a list of 850 words that was devised to help students converse fluently in English quickly. This first list focuses on basic verbs, prepositions, pronouns, etc.
From a list of 850 words that was devised to help students converse fluently in English quickly. This first list focuses on basic verbs, prepositions, pronouns, etc.
Bilingual Dictionaries
Bilingual dictionaries for language learners in English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, and Italian.
Bilingual dictionaries for language learners in English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, and Italian.
Bookkeeping and Financial Administration - Core Vocabulary
240 key words and phrases from the bookkeeping and financial administration sector. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the bookkeeping and financial administration sector.
240 key words and phrases from the bookkeeping and financial administration sector. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the bookkeeping and financial administration sector.
Business and Commercial Letters - Core Vocabulary
150 key words and phrases used for writing business and commercial letters. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for writing business and commercial letters.
150 key words and phrases used for writing business and commercial letters. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for writing business and commercial letters.
Differences between American/British English
This feature takes a look at the basic differences between American and British English. Included are discussions of differences in spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
This feature takes a look at the basic differences between American and British English. Included are discussions of differences in spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Driver Education - DMV - Key Vocabulary
Many ESL speakers and learners are required to take driver education courses to obtain their driver license from the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). Study these key words to help you or your classes better understand driving manuals and driver education courses.
Many ESL speakers and learners are required to take driver education courses to obtain their driver license from the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). Study these key words to help you or your classes better understand driving manuals and driver education courses.
English for Legal Purposes - Core Vocabulary
150 key words and phrases for legal purposes. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for legal purposes.
150 key words and phrases for legal purposes. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for legal purposes.
Everyday Expressions Quiz II
Everyday Expressions Quiz for Advanced ESL Classes focusing on common idiomatic expressions in a difficult, but common context.
Everyday Expressions Quiz for Advanced ESL Classes focusing on common idiomatic expressions in a difficult, but common context.
Expressing Numbers in English
Guide to expressing numbers in English for ESL classes giving detailed explanation about expressing numbers in both British and American English
Guide to expressing numbers in English for ESL classes giving detailed explanation about expressing numbers in both British and American English
Homonym List for English Learners
This homonym list is prepared especially for English learners and ESL students. The homonym list contains homonym definitions and example sentences of each homonym pair.
This homonym list is prepared especially for English learners and ESL students. The homonym list contains homonym definitions and example sentences of each homonym pair.
Idioms and Expressions - All
Idioms and expressions using 'all' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using 'all' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and Expressions - Around
Idioms and expressions using the preposition 'around' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using the preposition 'around' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and Expressions - Get
Idioms and expressions using the verb 'get' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using the verb 'get' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and Expressions - Put
Idioms and expressions using the verb 'put' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using the verb 'put' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and Expressions - Work
Idioms and expressions using the noun - verb 'work' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using the noun - verb 'work' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Increasing and Decreasing: Phrasal Verb Reference
Here is a list of some of the most common phrasal verbs concerning increasing and decreasing using the prepositions "UP" and "DOWN". Each phrasal verb includes an explanation and example sentence.
Here is a list of some of the most common phrasal verbs concerning increasing and decreasing using the prepositions "UP" and "DOWN". Each phrasal verb includes an explanation and example sentence.
Marketing Sector - Core Vocabulary
210 key words and phrases from the marketing sector. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the marketing sector.
210 key words and phrases from the marketing sector. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the marketing sector.
Production and Manufacturing - Core Vocabulary
210 key words and phrases from the production and manufacturing industry. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the production and manufacturing industry.
210 key words and phrases from the production and manufacturing industry. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the production and manufacturing industry.
Sales and Acquisitions - Core Vocabulary
210 key words and phrases from the sales and acquisitions sector. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the sales and acquisitions sector.
210 key words and phrases from the sales and acquisitions sector. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the sales and acquisitions sector.
SMS Texting
It's the new language going round the Earth - Texting. What is it? Well, it's those acronyms such as 'URT1' (Translation: You are the one) which young people (and some old) are using when sending SMS messages, speaking in chat rooms or sending e-mail. Here is a resource for English learners that provides a definition and an explanation in simple English.
It's the new language going round the Earth - Texting. What is it? Well, it's those acronyms such as 'URT1' (Translation: You are the one) which young people (and some old) are using when sending SMS messages, speaking in chat rooms or sending e-mail. Here is a resource for English learners that provides a definition and an explanation in simple English.
Top Resource Books for American Idioms
Correct pronunciation can make all the difference when living in an English speaking country. This is especially true in the USA where the vast majority of citizens are not used to anything but standard US English. These books and cassettes will help you develop standard American pronunciation.
Correct pronunciation can make all the difference when living in an English speaking country. This is especially true in the USA where the vast majority of citizens are not used to anything but standard US English. These books and cassettes will help you develop standard American pronunciation.
Visual Dictionary - Sports
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying sporting images and vocabulary with example sentences for each sporting item.
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying sporting images and vocabulary with example sentences for each sporting item.
VOA Special English Dictionary
This Special English Dictionary contains about 1,500 words and makes an excellent vocabulary goal for intermediate level learners.
This Special English Dictionary contains about 1,500 words and makes an excellent vocabulary goal for intermediate level learners.
Vocabulary Building Books
A guide to top vocabulary building books to help you improve and expand your English vocabulary skills.
A guide to top vocabulary building books to help you improve and expand your English vocabulary skills.
Word Formation - B, C
This extended word formation chart provides concept nouns, personal noun, adjective and verb of more than 500 key words for advanced level English learners preparing for TOEFL, First Certificate, CAE and other exams.
This extended word formation chart provides concept nouns, personal noun, adjective and verb of more than 500 key words for advanced level English learners preparing for TOEFL, First Certificate, CAE and other exams.
Word Formation Chart - A
This extended word formation chart provides concept nouns, personal noun, adjective and verb of more than 500 key words for advanced level English learners preparing for TOEFL, First Certificate, CAE and other exams.
This extended word formation chart provides concept nouns, personal noun, adjective and verb of more than 500 key words for advanced level English learners preparing for TOEFL, First Certificate, CAE and other exams.
Visual Dictionary - Food
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying food images and vocabulary with example sentences for each fine food dish displayed.
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying food images and vocabulary with example sentences for each fine food dish displayed.