Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 1 Communication · Work and Study

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to communication, work and study, and money and business.

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10 words

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difficulty (noun)noun
“She had difficulty understanding the long instructions.”
2
purchase (verb)verb
“You can purchase tickets online before the show.”
3
shoot (verb)verb
“The player will shoot the ball toward goal.”
4
announce (verb)verb
“They will announce the winner tomorrow morning.”
5
unless (conjunction)conjunction
“We will leave unless the rain stops soon.”
6
independent (adjective)adjective
“She became independent after moving into her own apartment.”
7
recommend (verb)verb
“I recommend this restaurant for its fresh soup.”
8
survey (verb)verb
“Researchers survey students about their study habits.”
9
majority (noun)noun
“The majority voted for the new schedule.”
10
stick (noun)noun
“The dog carried a stick from the woods.”