50 Basic English Words to Teach Your Kid

50 Basic English Words to Teach Your Kid! As an ESL student, it is important to learn common English words. These words will help you communicate with other people in your community and in the classroom. In this blog post, we will provide a list of 50 basic English words that every ESL student should learn. Keep reading for more information!

How to Teach Words to a Kid?

While the words we will list below are basic and easy to teach, kids can still learn them quickly and easily. Kids like repetition and games, so try finding a way to present new words in a fun way. You could use flashcards or play games with your child.

Also, you should ask your kid what they thought about the word and if they were able to understand the meaning. This will encourage them to learn even more!

How Many Words Can A One Year Old Understand?

A one-year-old can understand up to 50 words. This number will grow as the child grows older.

How Many Words Can A Two Year Old Understand?

A two-year-old can understand around 500 English words . At this age, they are likely to start putting word combinations together to make short sentences. For example, they could say “eat cookie” instead of just saying the word “cookie.”

How Many Words Can A Four Year Old Understand?

An average four-year-old can understand about 1000 words. They are also able to make short sentences using two or three words, like “I want juice.” Now, let’s take a look at the list!

A List of 50 Basic English Words for Kids

1. The – “the” is used to show that something belongs to a specific person or thing (e.g., ‘The dog bit my leg’).
2. I – “I” is the first person singular pronoun. It is used by a speaker or writer to refer to himself or herself (e.g., ‘I need some help’).
3. Go – “go” is the infinitive of the irregular verb “to go.”
4. Like – “like” can be used as a verb meaning ‘to enjoy (e.g., ‘Do you like parades?’) or as a preposition meaning ‘similar to’ (e.g., ‘My dog likes chasing tennis balls).
5. He – “he” is the third person singular pronoun for a male person (e.g., ‘He went to the store’).
6. His – “his” is the possessive form of “he.” It shows that something belongs to him (e.g., ‘His coat is blue.’).
7. Me – “me” is the first person singular direct object pronoun. It refers to someone who receives an action directly from another person or thing in a sentence(e.g., ‘She invited me’).
8. Like – “like” can be used as a verb meaning ‘to enjoy (e.g., ‘Do you like parades?’) or as a preposition meaning ‘similar to’ (e.g., ‘My dog likes chasing tennis balls).
9. Help – “help” is the infinitive of the irregular verb “to help.”
10. We – “we” is the first person plural pronoun referring to one speaker or writer along with another or others (e.g., ‘We went to school today).
11. You – “you” is the second person singular and plural direct object pronoun, both formal and informal (e.g., ‘Did she invite you?,’ but also, ‘You go first).
12. And – “and” is used to connect words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., ‘I bought milk and eggs.’).
13. To – “to” can be an infinitive marker or an indirect object pronoun (e.g., ‘She gave the book to me,’ but also, ‘Can you tell him to come?’).
14. Need – “need” is the infinitive of the irregular verb “to need.” It means that someone wants something very much or feels that he/she must have something (e.g., ‘Do you need help?’).
15. Your – “your” is the second person possessive singular pronoun (e.g., ‘Is this your ball?’).
16. Or – “or” is used to show a choice between two things (e.g., ‘Do you want tea or coffee?’).
17. His – “his” is the possessive form of “he.” It shows that something belongs to him (e.g., ‘His coat is blue.’).
18. Be – “be” is an auxiliary verb, which means it helps form compound tenses such as progressive and passive forms (e.g., ‘He was playing when I came home).
19. Like – “like” can be used as a verb meaning ‘to enjoy (e.g., ‘Do you like parades?’) or as a preposition meaning ‘similar to’ (e.g., ‘My dog likes chasing tennis balls).
20. Look – “look” is an action verb meaning ‘to see’. It can also be used as a noun or adjective (e.g., ‘What are you looking at?’).
21. Good – “good” is an adjective that can mean something is pleasing or of acceptable quality (e.g., ‘This place looks good.’).
22. Can – “can” is the modal verb for ability, expressing the fact that someone has the necessary skills and knowledge to do something (e.g., ‘Can you fix this car?).
23. Or – “or” is used to show a choice between two things (e.g., ‘Do you want tea or coffee?’).
24. My – “my” is the first person possessive singular pronoun (e.g., ‘My dog is black’).
25. But – “but” can be used to make a contrast with another statement (e.g., ‘I like apples, but I don’t like oranges’), or to mean something different from what has just been stated (e.g., ‘She’s very pretty, but she has no sense of humor.’).
26. Like – “like” can be used as a verb meaning ‘to enjoy (e.g., ‘Do you like parades?’) or as a preposition meaning ‘similar to’ (e.g., ‘My dog likes chasing tennis balls).
27. Can – “can” is the modal verb for ability, expressing the fact that someone has the necessary skills and knowledge to do something (e.g., ‘Can you fix this car?).
28. He – “he” is the third person singular pronoun for a male person (e.g., ‘He went to the store’).
29. His – “his” is the possessive form of “he.” It shows that something belongs to him (e.g., ‘His coat is blue.’).
30. And – “and” is used to connect words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., ‘I bought milk and eggs.’).
31. Have – “have” is an auxiliary verb (also known as a helping verb), which means it helps form the perfect and progressive tenses (e.g., ‘I have finished). It can also be used as a modal verb meaning ‘possess’ or ‘own’ (e.g., ‘Do you have any brothers?).
32. You – “you” is the second person singular and plural direct object pronoun, both formal and informal (e.g., ‘Did she invite you?,’ but also, ‘You go first).
33. Or – “or” is used to show a choice between two things (e.g., ‘Do you want tea or coffee?’).
34. Good – “good” is an adjective that can mean something is pleasing or of acceptable quality (e.g., ‘This place looks good.’).
35. Your – “your” is the second person possessive singular pronoun (e.g., ‘Is this your ball?’).
36. Look – “look” is an action verb meaning ‘to see’. It can also be used as a noun or adjective (e.g., ‘What are you looking at?’).
37. For – “for” usually goes with a specific time and means during that time (e.g., ‘I went for three years). It can also be used to show the intended purpose of something (e.g., ‘I bought this for you).
38. Like – “like” can be used as a verb meaning ‘to enjoy (e.g., ‘Do you like parades?) or as a preposition meaning ‘similar to’ (e.g., ‘My dog likes chasing tennis balls).
39. Be – “be” is an auxiliary verb, which means it helps form compound tenses such as progressive and passive forms (e.g., ‘He was playing when I came home).
40. He – “he” is the third person singular pronoun for a male person ([e.g.,] ‘He went to the store’).
41. His – “his” is the possessive form of “he.” It shows that something belongs to him (e.g., ‘His coat is blue.’).
42. And – “and” is used to connect words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., ‘I bought milk and eggs.’).
43. We – “we” is the first person plural pronoun for a group of two or more people (e.g., ‘We don’t want to get wet).
44. Be – “be” is an auxiliary verb, which means it helps form compound tenses such as progressive and passive forms ([e.g.] He was playing when I came home). It can also be used as a modal verb meaning ‘possess’ or ‘own’ (e.g., ‘Do you have any brothers?).
45. With – “with” is used to show the company of someone or something (e.g., ‘He came with his friends’). It can also be used figuratively for an additional thing or condition (e.g., ‘She had nothing with her’).
46. Like – “like” can be used as a verb meaning ‘to enjoy’ (e.g, ‘Do you like parades?) or as a preposition meaning ‘similar to’ (e.g.,”My dog likes chasing tennis balls).
47. Us – “us” is the second person direct object pronoun for a group of two or more people ([e.g.] You found us!).
48. But – “but” is used to show contrast or opposition between words, groups of words, or clauses ([e.g.,] ‘I went to the shop but they were closed’).
49. Have – “have” is an auxiliary verb (also known as a helping verb), which means it helps form the perfect and progressive tenses ([e.g.] I have finished). It can also be used as a modal verb meaning ‘possess’ or ‘own’ (e.g., ‘Do you have any brothers?).
50. Can – “can” is the modal verb for ability, expressing the fact that someone has the necessary skills and knowledge to do something (e.g., ‘Can you fix my bicycle?).