200 English Words Every Learner Should Know Learning English can feel overwhelming, especially when you discover how many words the language actually contains. The good news is this: you don’t need to learn thousands of words to communicate well. If you know the most common, useful, everyday vocabulary , you can understand most conversations and express almost anything you want. This article gives you 200 essential English words that every learner should know. These are high-frequency , practical words that appear constantly in daily life, school, work , travel , and conversations. Master these, and your English confidence will grow quickly. Why These 200 Words Matter They are high-frequency —used thousands of times in real English. They help you build strong grammar and simple but accurate sentences. They boost your listening comprehension . They make everyday communication easier ( shopping , work, school, travel). They are the foundation for learning more advanced Eng...
David White is an Australian English teacher who has been living in Peru since 2001. In partnership with his wife Claudia, they are the owners of ¨English For You Language Institute´, an institute that specializes in the teaching of all levels of English from Basic (A1) to Advanced (C2) including international exam preparation. They are also the owners of ELT Educational Services and David is also the Headmaster of the American School, a respected bilingual ib school in Northern Peru.