English word lists by topic
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CEFR levels
- B2
B2 Vocabulary
Upper-intermediate exams, discussion and reading news
25 words → - A1–A2
A1–A2 English Vocabulary
Home, daily routines and simple conversations
25 words → - B1–B2
B1–B2 English Vocabulary
Work, discussion and independent everyday communication
25 words → - C1–C2
C1–C2 Advanced English Vocabulary
Advanced reading, analysis and formal discussion
25 words →
Exams
- B2–C1
Academic English
Essays, IELTS and university reading
25 words → - B2–C1
Academic Word List
University reading, lectures, essays and research papers
25 words → - B2–C1
IELTS vocabulary
IELTS Writing Task 2, Speaking Parts 2 and 3
25 words → - B2–C1
TOEFL vocabulary
TOEFL reading, listening and integrated writing
25 words → - B2–C1
SAT Vocabulary
SAT reading, writing and language questions
25 words → - C1–C2
GRE Vocabulary
GRE text completion, sentence equivalence and reading
25 words →
Business & professions
- B1–B2
Business English
Meetings, email, project updates and negotiation
25 words → - B1–B2
Job interview English
Interviews, CVs and cover letters
25 words → - B1–B2
Business email phrases
Work email, client requests and follow-ups
25 words → - A2–B2
Office English
Workplace conversation, HR admin and schedules
25 words → - B1–B2
Medical English
Doctor's appointments, hospitals and pharmacies
25 words → - B1–C1
English for Software Engineers
Software teams, code reviews and technical documentation
25 words → - B1–C1
Financial and Accounting English
Financial reports, bookkeeping and business discussions
25 words → - B1–C1
Aviation English Vocabulary
Aviation reading, flight briefings and airport operations
25 words →
Everyday English
- A2–B1
Travel English
Airports, hotels, transport and asking for directions
25 words → - A1–B1
Food and restaurants
Restaurants, cafés, menus and grocery shopping
25 words → - B1–B2
Personality Adjectives
Describing people, interviews and everyday conversation
25 words → - A1–A2
Most Common English Words
Beginner English, reading and everyday conversation
25 words → - B1–C1
English Slang
Films, series, social media and informal conversation
25 words → - A2–B1
Small Talk Phrases
Meeting people, offices, parties and waiting rooms
25 words →
Grammar & verbs
- A2–B2
Everyday phrasal verbs
Everyday conversation, films and informal writing
25 words → - A2–B2
Phrasal verbs with GET
Everyday conversation, films and informal writing
25 words → - A2–B2
Phrasal verbs with TAKE
Conversation, work English and news
25 words → - B1–C1
Linking words for essays
Essays, IELTS Writing and reports
25 words → - B1–B2
English collocations
Speaking naturally, writing and exams
25 words → - B1–C1
English idioms
Conversation, films, podcasts and informal writing
25 words → - A1–B1
Irregular Verbs
Past tense in speaking, writing and exams
25 words → - B1–B2
Phrasal Verbs with Put
Conversation, telephone English and workplace talk
25 words →
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