Essential Vocabulary

Building a strong vocabulary is fundamental to mastering English. Here are some useful words categorized by topic:

Business & Work

Negotiate

To discuss something to reach an agreement

Delegate

To assign responsibility to someone else

Efficient

Working in a well-organized and competent way

Technology

Innovate

To make changes by introducing new methods

Interface

A point where two systems meet and interact

Algorithm

A process or set of rules for calculations

Grammar Focus: Present Perfect Tense

The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that happened at an unspecified time before now or actions that started in the past and continue to the present.

Structure

Subject + have/has + past participle

Examples

  • I have visited Paris three times.
  • She has lived in London since 2015.
  • They have finished their project already.
"The present perfect connects the past with the present. It's used for experiences, changes over time, and continuing situations."

Reading Practice

Read this short passage and try to understand the main ideas:

The Benefits of Learning a Second Language

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Learning Resources

Explore these excellent resources to enhance your English skills:

  • Online dictionaries with pronunciation guides
  • Language learning apps with interactive exercises
  • English podcasts for listening practice
  • Grammar reference books and websites
  • Language exchange communities
  • English news websites for current events
  • YouTube channels dedicated to English learning

Recommended Apps

  • Duolingo - Gamified language learning
  • Babbel - Focused conversation practice
  • Memrise - Vocabulary building with videos
  • HelloTalk - Language exchange with natives

Practice Exercises

Test your knowledge with these interactive exercises:

Fill in the Blanks

She ________ (work) here for five years.

Multiple Choice

What is the opposite of "ancient"?

  • a) Old
  • b) Modern
  • c) Historic
  • d) Traditional

Sentence Correction

Correct this sentence: "He don't like coffee."

Check Your Answers

Weekly Challenge

This week's challenge: Use 5 new vocabulary words in conversations or writing.

Track your progress and try to incorporate these words naturally:

  • Substantial
  • Consequently
  • Comprehensive
  • Innovative
  • Perspective