English Vocabulary Expansion: Categories & Activities

Food & Dining

• Ben: That’s an apple.”>Naming food items
• Cook: Tomatoes, lettuce, and cucumber.”>Describing a dish

• Travel & Transportation

  • Traveler: Here you go.
    Agent: Please proceed to security.”>At the airport
  • Guest: Yes, under Smith.”>Checking in at a hotel

  • Work & Careers

    • You: Sure, I’ll email it this afternoon.”>Workplace requests
    • You: It’s open-plan and busy.”>Describing your workplace

    • Emotions & Relationships

      • Ben: That’s a great relationship!”>Describing relationships
      • You: I’m sorry to hear that. Can I help?”>Showing empathy

      • Sports & Fitness

        • Jack: Yes, but in England, it’s football.”>Sports vocab (UK/US)
        • Crowd: Goal!”>Sports commentary

        • Technology & Digital

          • Child: Open the app, type, and press send.”>Using an app
          • Student: ‘Cell’ is more informal.”>Tech synonyms

          • Nature & Environment

            • Child: It’s sunny and warm.”>Describing the weather
            • Friend: Turn off the lights when you leave.”>Talking about conservation

            • Family & Social Life

              • Stranger: Nice to meet you, Sara.”>Introducing yourself
              • Child: Thank you!”>Practicing etiquette

              • Health & Wellness

                • Patient: I have a headache and a sore throat.”>Describing symptoms
                • You: I drink water and exercise daily.”>Healthy habits

                • Education & Learning

                  • You: I use flashcards.”>Study tips
                  • Friend: Yes, they do.”>School life
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