Learn English for Complete Beginners
Start from zero. Basic pronunciation, greetings, numbers, and essential survival phrases.
Why Learn English as Complete Beginner?
Knowing English vocabulary specific to your context lets you communicate effectively from day one. Instead of memorizing random word lists, you focus on the 35 words and phrases you will actually use. This guide draws from topics including Pronunciation & Basics, Meeting People, Numbers & Time.
Essential Vocabulary (35 words)
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bed | /bˈɛd/ | cama |
| chalk | /tʃˈɔːk/ | tiza |
| think | /θˈɪŋk/ | pensar |
| shirt | /ʃˈɜːt/ | camisa |
| chips | /tʃˈɪps/ | papas fritas |
| Computer | /kəmpjˈuːɾɚ/ | Computer |
| Camera | /kˈæmɹə/ | Camera |
| Hello | /həlˈoʊ/ | Hola |
| Goodbye | /ɡʊdbˈaɪ/ | Adiós |
| am | /æm/ | am (first person singular) |
| is | /ɪz/ | is (third person singular) |
| are | /ɑːɹ/ | are (second person/plural) |
| live | /lˈaɪv/ | vivir / morar |
| do | /dˈuː/ | hacer / (auxiliar de pregunta) |
| Who | /hˈuː/ | Who |
| Where | /wˈɛɹ/ | Where |
| Why | /wˈaɪ/ | Why |
| phone number | /fˈoʊn nˈʌmbɚ/ | 电话号码 |
| email address | /ˈiːmeɪl ɐdɹˈɛs/ | 电子邮件地址 |
| social media handle | /sˈoʊʃəl mˈiːdiːə hˈændəl/ | 社交媒体账号 |
| ten | /tˈɛn/ | diez |
| fifty | /fˈɪfti/ | cincuenta |
| one hundred | /wˈʌn hˈʌndɹɪd/ | cien |
| o'clock | /əklˈɑːk/ | en punto |
| half past | /hˈæf pˈæst/ | y media |
| quarter to | /kwˈɔːɹɾɚ tuː/ | un cuarto para |
| Monday | /mˈʌndeɪ/ | Monday |
| Wednesday | /wˈɛnzdeɪ/ | Wednesday |
| Friday | /fɹˈaɪdeɪ/ | Friday |
| winter | /wˈɪntɚ/ | winter |
| January | /dʒˈænjuːˌɛɹi/ | January |
| February | /fˈɛbɹuːˌɛɹi/ | February |
| first | /fˈɜːst/ | 첫 번째 |
| second | /sˈɛkənd/ | 두 번째 |
| third | /θˈɜːd/ | 세 번째 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What English words should complete beginners learn first?+
Focus on practical vocabulary you will use most often. This guide covers 35 essential words from topics like Pronunciation & Basics, Meeting People, Numbers & Time.
How long does it take to learn English as a complete beginner?+
It depends on your native language and study intensity. With consistent daily practice, you can build functional vocabulary for complete beginners within a few weeks. Orphi helps you practice through natural conversation.
Is English hard for complete beginners to learn?+
Every language has its challenges, but focusing on vocabulary relevant to your situation makes learning more efficient and motivating. This guide gives you exactly the words you need.
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