Spoken English & Listening Essentials

Lesson 6 Communication · Work and Study

Learn 10 useful words in clear contexts designed for A1 to B1 learners building everyday conversation and listening confidence.

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10 words

# Word Example sentence Listen Slow

1
conversation (noun)noun
“We had a conversation after the class.”
2
further (adjective)adjective
“Further information is available at the office.”
3
straight (adjective)adjective
“Draw a straight line across the paper.”
4
free (adjective)adjective
“The library gives free books to children.”
5
shall (other)other
“Shall we meet at the station later?”
6
develop (verb)verb
“Children can develop skills through regular practice.”
7
college (noun)noun
“My brother goes to college in town.”
8
opportunity (noun)noun
“This job is a good opportunity for me.”
9
near (preposition)preposition
“There is a small shop near here.”
10
ought (verb)verb
“You ought to call your grandmother today.”