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Vocabulary for Speaking

Learn useful words, phrasal verbs, and idioms for daily conversation - not just memorization. Practical vocabulary that you can actually use when speaking English. Sound more natural and confident.

बोलने के लिए ज़रूरी शब्द – रटने के लिए नहीं, बोलने के लिए

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Vocabulary for Daily English Speaking

200 most useful words for daily conversations with examples and pronunciation.

रोज़ की बातचीत के लिए 200 सबसे उपयोगी शब्द

Most Useful English Words for Conversation

Words that native speakers use most frequently in casual conversations.

नेटिव स्पीकर्स के सबसे ज़्यादा इस्तेमाल होने वाले शब्द

Replace Simple Words with Better English Words

Upgrade your vocabulary: Instead of "good" say "excellent", "fantastic", etc.

साधारण शब्दों को बेहतर शब्दों से बदलें

Power Words to Sound Confident in English

Words that make you sound more confident, professional, and assertive.

Commonly Confused English Words

Effect vs Affect, Their vs There, Your vs You're - clear explanations with examples.

अक्सर कन्फ्यूज होने वाले शब्द

English Words for Feelings & Emotions

Express happiness, sadness, anger, excitement, and other emotions accurately.

भावनाओं को व्यक्त करने के लिए शब्द

English Vocabulary for Office Speaking

Professional vocabulary for meetings, emails, presentations, and workplace conversations.

ऑफिस में बोलने के लिए प्रोफेशनल शब्द

Phrasal Verbs for Spoken English

50 most common phrasal verbs with meanings and examples for daily use.

रोज़ बोलचाल में इस्तेमाल होने वाले फ़्रैज़ल वर्ब्स

Idioms Used in Daily English Speaking

Common idioms that native speakers use in conversations, with simple explanations.

रोज़ की बातचीत में इस्तेमाल होने वाले इडियम्स

How to Remember Vocabulary for Speaking

Techniques to learn and remember vocabulary without boring memorization.

शब्द रटे बिना याद रखने के तरीके

Vocabulary Examples for Speaking

Useful Words for Daily Conversation
Actually
वास्तव में, असल में
"Actually, I prefer tea over coffee."
Basically
मूल रूप से, सीधे शब्दों में
"Basically, we need to finish by Friday."
Seriously
गंभीरता से, सच में
"Seriously, that was amazing!"
Absolutely
बिल्कुल, पूरी तरह से
"I absolutely agree with you."
Common Phrasal Verbs
Get up
उठना (सोकर)
"I get up at 6 AM every day."
Look forward to
उत्सुकता से इंतज़ार करना
"I look forward to meeting you."
Figure out
समझना, हल करना
"Let me figure out this problem."
Catch up
बातें करना, जानकारी लेना
"We should catch up sometime."
Daily Use Idioms
Piece of cake
बहुत आसान
"The test was a piece of cake."
Break the ice
बातचीत शुरू करना
"A joke can break the ice."
Hit the nail on the head
सही बात कहना
"You hit the nail on the head with that suggestion."
Once in a blue moon
बहुत कम, कभी-कभार
"I eat out once in a blue moon."

How to Learn Vocabulary for Speaking

Effective Vocabulary Learning Tips

Stop memorizing lists. Start learning vocabulary you can actually use:

1 Learn in Context: Don't learn words alone. Learn them in sentences. Your brain remembers stories better than isolated words.
2 Use It Immediately: When you learn a new word, use it in a conversation within 24 hours. This moves it from passive to active vocabulary.
3 Focus on Frequency: Learn words you'll actually use. "Ubiquitous" is less useful than "actually" or "basically" for daily conversation.
4 Learn Word Families: Learn related words together. Happy (adjective), happiness (noun), happily (adverb).
5 Use Spaced Repetition: Review words after 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 1 month. This is scientifically proven for long-term memory.
6 Connect to Hindi: Find similar Hindi words or create funny connections. "Actually sounds like 'ekchually' - ek चलो actually बोलते हैं!"

Frequently Asked Questions

How many words do I need to speak English fluently?
For basic conversations: 1,000-2,000 words. For comfortable daily speaking: 3,000-5,000 words. For advanced fluency: 8,000-10,000 words. But quality matters more than quantity - knowing how to use 500 words well is better than memorizing 5,000 words you can't use.
Should I learn difficult words to sound smart?
No! Native speakers use simple words most of the time. Using complex words incorrectly makes you sound less fluent. Focus on using simple words correctly and naturally. "Good vocabulary" means using the right word, not the biggest word.
How to remember vocabulary without forgetting?
Use spaced repetition (review after increasing intervals), create personal connections (relate to your life), use multiple senses (write, say, hear), and most importantly - USE the words in real conversations. Words you use are words you remember.
Are phrasal verbs really important for speaking?
Yes! Native speakers use phrasal verbs constantly in casual conversation. "Get up", "look for", "figure out", "catch up" are more common than their formal equivalents. Learning common phrasal verbs makes your English sound more natural.
How many new words should I learn daily?
5-10 words per day is ideal for sustainable learning. More important than quantity is quality - learn them well. 5 words learned thoroughly each day = 150 words per month = 1,800 words per year. That's significant progress!

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