English vocabulary lessons
Vocabulary
Build useful, memorable vocabulary through natural examples and guided practice. Start with a lesson below or check your vocabulary range.
Grow your vocabulary one useful topic at a time
Two complete lessons and a vocabulary test are ready to use. Choose a focused activity, make the language personal and return for regular review.
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B1–B2 · Lesson and quizAlmost vs NearlyChoose precise words for estimates, near misses and things that are not quite complete. Includes guided practice and a ten-question quiz.Open lesson →B1–B2 · Lesson and quizEspecially vs SpeciallyChoose especially, specially, particularly and specifically with confidence. Includes short speaking practice and a ten-question quiz.Open lesson →Multi-level · Vocabulary checkVocabulary Proficiency TestCheck the range and precision of the words you understand and use the result to guide your practice.Take the vocabulary test →
Planned vocabulary topics
These topics are in development and are not available as lessons yet.
A1–A2 foundations
- Everyday Routines and Useful Objects
- Food, Shopping and Prices
B1–B2 independent English
- Feelings, Reactions and Personality
- Work, Projects and Collaboration
C1–C2 advanced development
- Precision, Nuance and Register
- Academic and Professional Word Building
A simple vocabulary study routine
1. NoticeMeet the words in a clear topic and natural examples.
2. ConnectLearn useful phrases, collocations and word families.
3. UseComplete practice, then make the language personal.
4. ReviewReturn later and retrieve the words from memory.
Turn new words into active English
Use vocabulary in real conversation, receive precise feedback and build a learning plan around the words you need most.