Word Lists
I've created and adopted some vocabulary lists for my English students on this page. I have taken care to make these word lists short and manageable (except for the NGSL word list, which is VERY long).
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The NGSL (2023) is a 2809-word list of the most important words of general English and daily life for ESL learner. This list gives an average of 92% coverage of most texts of general English.
This nine-page collection of 100 words has been carefully chosen from well-known academic word lists, including the Averil Coxhead Academic Word List (AWL) and more recent corpora studies. These words appear often in university textbooks, research articles, and IELTS essay topics. They are not everyday casual words, but they are common across many subjects such as social sciences, business, and Humanities.
This simple two page list of 15 advanced professional words is designed to help you sound confident, competent, and polished during job interviews. These words are commonly used by HR professionals, managers, and employers to describe desirable skills, behaviors, and qualities in candidates. Learning them will allow you to express your experience, abilities, and achievements more clearly.
25-phrases for Workplace Communication & Small Talk
This list is designed to help ESL learners understand everyday conversations at work with confidence. These phrases are polite, casual, and suitable for semi-formal situations, especially for newcomers or employees in any role. They focus on small talk, socializing, networking, and polite discussion, helping you build relationships and feel more comfortable in the office.
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