Learn the most used 1,000 words in English first!

     In language learning, the Pareto principle, or the 80/20 rule, often applies. This principle suggests that 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. In this context, it means that understanding a fraction of a language's total vocabulary, specifically the most commonly used words, will allow you to comprehend the majority of everyday conversations.
     Starting with these words is a practical and efficient strategy. Not only will it give you a solid foundation, but it will also quickly improve your comprehension and fluency. You'll be able to understand and participate in basic conversations faster, boosting your confidence in the process.
Identifying the Most Common 1,000 Words

     Several language studies, including frequency dictionaries and corpora studies, have outlined the most common words in the English language. Many of these words are function words like 'the', 'is', 'at', while others are common nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

     A comprehensive list of the 1,000 most frequently used English words can be found here. To make it easy to understand and remember our team have created a flash card to give the meaning in writing and visuals. Also we have created sample sentences and translations to make it easier for the students to understand the context when used. To make it even easier we have created 10 sets of flashcards consisting of 100 words for each set to make a total of 1,000 words. For this version of the flashcards, the translation will be in Burmese.
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For A1 English Level 
     Set 1: 100 words 
     Set 2: 100 words 
     Set 3: 100 words 
     Set 4: 100 words 
     Set 5: 100 words 

For A2 English Level
     Set 6: 100 words 
     Set 7: 100 words 
     Set 8: 100 words 
     Set 9: 100 words 
     Set 10: 100 words 

     For the list of 1,000 words our team cross checked with very respectable resource such as Oxford English Corpus, EF's list of top 1000 words and Cambridge English Corpus.

Strategies for Learning the 1,000 Most Used Words and adding more words into your personal notebook. 

Here are some proven strategies to make the process of learning these words more effective:

1. Review the first 1000 words Flashcards above, then save Flashcards with the words that you cannot remember in your mobile phone. 

2. Review only the words you still cannot remember, read the words and the example sentence out loud. Try to understand both the words and the example sentence. 

3. Prepare one dedicated note book for your vocabulary learning, write down the words that you cannot remember in your notebook. 

4. Review the Flashcards in your phone again, you can delete the words that you are confident you already remember. 

5. After you have already remember all the flashcards in your mobile phone and delete all of the flashcards in your phone. You can come to review the flashcards in your notebook again. You can do a tick in front of the words that you are confident that you know. 

6. You can add new words to your vocabulary note book everyday. Learn at least one new word per day. When you read something or watch a movie and see a word that you cannot understand, you can note it down in your notebook and use google translate to translate it. 

7. Try using the new words that you learn in your writing or speaking. 

     Remember each of our path of learning English is different, so it is better to create your own vocabulary notebook. Try optimizing for online tools and classic offline tools like a pen and a notebook! 


Practical Applications of the Most Used Words.

     Remember, understanding a word's meaning is just part of the process. It's equally important to know how to use it in context. For example, the word 'get' is one of the most common words in English. But it can have different meanings depending on the context: 'get a car' (receive), 'get going' (start), 'get better' (improve).

     There are many resources, such as Linguee, which offer examples of words used in different contexts. This can help you understand the nuances of each word and how it can be applied.

     Also, you can learn the word that is similar in English and your native language. These are called "Cognates" You can search for "Cognates for English and your native language."Learning cognates can be very easy and fun. It will definitely help kick off your English learning journey! 


Conclusion
     
     By learning the 1,000 most used English words, you're building a sturdy foundation for your English language journey. It's a strategic and efficient way to understand and participate in everyday English conversations. But remember, learning a language is a marathon, not a sprint. Consistent practice and patience are your best allies.

     We hope this post has been helpful. As always, we're excited to hear about your language learning journey. Have you started learning the most common English words? How has it impacted your learning process? Let us know in the comments section below.

     Also, feel free to share this post with your friends who are also on their English learning journey. And don't forget to join us in our next blog post, "Step 3: Find the Tools for Learning English". Until next time, happy learning!


Your homework and assignment. 

1. Dedicate a note book especially for your vocabulary learning. 
2. Learn at least one new word each day and write it down. 
3. Do it everyday. 
4. Take a photo of your notebook and send it to our team via facebook message at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089804545496 our team will give you a discount promo code. 
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