Nouns (People, places, and things)
- activity – something you do (like sports, games, or studying)
- age – how many years old you are
- classmate – a student who is in the same class as you
- classroom – the place where you have class
- city – a big town where many people live and work
- country – a big place with its own people and rules (like China or Canada)
- dream – something big you want to do in life, or what you see when you sleep
- game – something fun you play, sometimes with rules and a winner
- goal – something you want to do or get in the future
- hobby – something you like to do for fun (like reading or drawing)
- holiday – a special day when people rest or celebrate
- internet – a way to get information, talk to people, or watch videos online
- job – the work a person does to make money
- language – words and sounds people use to talk (like English or Chinese)
- mind – the part of you that thinks and feels
- pet – an animal you keep at home for fun or love (like a dog or cat)
- place – any space or area (like a room, park, or city)
- roommate – a person who lives in the same room with you
- schedule – a plan that shows what you do and when
- subject – a type of class or topic you study (like math or English)
- weekend – Saturday and Sunday, when there is usually no class
Verbs (Actions: What people do, feel, or want)
- cry – to have tears when you are sad or hurt
- enjoy – to feel happy doing something
- feel – to know something inside your body or heart (like happy, cold, or sad)
- help – to do something for someone who needs it
- learn – to get new knowledge or skills
- laugh – to make a happy sound when something is funny
- like – to think something is good or nice
- listen – to hear something on purpose (like music or a teacher)
- live – to stay in a place (like a city or house)
- love – to like something or someone very much
- need – to must have something (you can't be okay without it)
- read – to look at words and understand them (in a book, on a screen, etc.)
- smile – to move your mouth to show you are happy
- speak – to use words with your mouth
- sleep – to rest with your eyes closed, usually at night
- think – to use your mind to have ideas or answers
- travel – to go to another place, often far away
- want – to hope to have something
- watch – to look at something moving (like a movie or TV)
Adjectives (Descriptions; how something is)
- afraid – feeling scared or worried about something
- bored – feeling like nothing is fun or interesting
- busy – having many things to do
- excited – feeling very happy and ready for something fun
- far – not close; it takes a long time to go there
- friendly – kind and nice to other people
- fun – something that makes you happy and you enjoy doing
- funny – making people laugh
- happy – feeling good or smiling
- helpful – wanting to help other people
- interesting – something that makes you want to know more
- kind – nice and caring about others
- nervous – feeling worried or afraid (especially before something big)
- new – not old; you just got it or saw it for the first time
- old – having lived for many years
- other – a different one, not the same as the first
- outgoing – liking to talk and meet people
- quiet – not making much noise or not talking a lot
- sad – feeling bad or wanting to cry
- shy – not wanting to talk much, especially to new people
- smart – good at thinking or learning
- tired – feeling like you need to rest or sleep
- young – not old; in the early part of life