Essential 1000 Words

Most common words by themes - home, work, travel

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A learner chooses language from essential 1000 words for a real conversation instead of memorising isolated definitions.

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Check your understanding

Answer: Verb + noun: make an idea easier to understand.

Identify the exact word or structure that carries the intended meaning.

Answer: Word alone contrasts with Useful chunk.

Contrasting a model with a near alternative helps the important feature stand out.

Answer: Learn “make a decision” as one unit instead of selecting a verb by direct translation.

Immediate corrective feedback is most useful when it identifies both the change and its purpose.

Answer: a noticeable improvement

The model is one possible answer. Your own accurate, natural example is the goal.

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