500 First Words

This is the list of high frequency words in young children's writing and reading development. You will need all of them for daily English conversations. It's best for Beginners. Study it from pack 1 to the end as all the words are arranged in decreasing order of frequency.

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Definition

the word a speaker uses to refer to himself or herself

"I read a book during my spare time."

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they

Definition

refers to more than one person or thing

"I have two brothers and they are good at sports."

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the

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used before a noun to refer to a particular thing because it is clear which thing is intended

I just bought a new shirt and tie. The shirt was expensive, but the tie wasn’t.

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used to show possession, belonging, or origin

Have you read the novels of John Updike?

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and

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(used to join two words, phrases, or parts of sentences) in addition to; also

We were tired and hungry.

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"To" followed by an infinitive can be used to express requests or orders

Is it possible to have tea instead?

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in or for each or every; per

Take one tablet three times a day.

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positioned inside or within the limits of something, or contained, surrounded, or enclosed by something

He’s always looking at himself in the mirror.

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supported by or resting at the top of another thing

You put pudding in the pie crust and then put whipped cream on.

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with

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used of people or things that are together or doing something together

I’ll be with you (= I will give you my attention) in a moment.

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the thing or animal being spoken about, that has already been mentioned

I can’t find the newspaper. Do you know where it is?

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used in expressions that compare two things, persons, groups, or qualities

This jacket costs twice as much as that one.

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was

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used to describe or give information about someone or something. Past simple of Be

He was late for the meeting yesterday.

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used as the subject of a verb to refer to a group including the speaker and at least one other person

If you don’t hurry up we won’t be on time.

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belonging to or connected with me; the possessive form of I, used before a noun

I think about my father and my mother.

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the male being spoken about, who has already been mentioned

Don’t ask Andrew, he won’t know.

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there

Definition

in, at, or to that place

The museum was closed today, so we’ll go there tomorrow.

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had

Definition

to own something. Past simple and past participle of Have

We had a dog when I was growing up.

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then

Definition

next or after that

He smiled, then turned to me and nodded.

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got

Definition

to obtain or buy something. Past simple and Past participle of Get

"I got a book from the library and read it at home."

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six

Definition

6

I often get up at 6 a.m

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went

Definition

to move or travel somewhere. Past simple of Go

"Yesterday, my crush came up to me and went, 'How are you?'"

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fix

Definition

to repair or adjust something

I’ll fix that broken chair today.

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