{"id":5484,"date":"2026-06-15T23:06:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T23:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/basic-english-words-100-core\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T23:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T23:08:09","slug":"basic-english-words-100-core","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/id\/basic-english-words-100-core\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic English Words: 100 Core Words Taiwan Beginners Use Daily (2026) | \u57fa\u790e\u82f1\u6587\u55ae\u5b57"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u672c\u6587\u91cd\u9ede:<\/strong> \u60f3\u5b78\u597d\u82f1\u6587\u537b\u4e0d\u77e5\u5f9e\u4f55\u958b\u59cb?\u672c\u6587\u6574\u7406100\u500b\u57fa\u790e\u82f1\u6587\u55ae\u5b57,\u5c08\u70ba\u53f0\u7063\u4e0a\u73ed\u65cf\u8207\u82f1\u6587\u521d\u5b78\u8005(\u82f1\u6587\u5b78\u7fd2)\u8a2d\u8a08\u3002\u638c\u63e1\u9019\u4e9b\u6838\u5fc3\u82f1\u6587\u55ae\u5b57,\u4f60\u5c31\u80fd\u5728\u591a\u76ca(TOEIC)\u8003\u8a66\u3001\u5546\u696d\u82f1\u6587(\u5546\u52d9\u82f1\u6587)\u3001\u65e5\u5e38\u5c0d\u8a71\u4e2d\u66f4\u6709\u81ea\u4fe1\u3002<\/p>\n\n<p>Learning English starts with knowing the right words\u2014the right basic English words. If you can use just 100 core words confidently, research shows you already understand around 50% of everyday written English. That&#8217;s a huge return on a small investment of time. For Taiwan learners juggling work, family, and English study, focusing on the highest-frequency words is the fastest way to feel real progress.<\/p>\n\n<p>This guide breaks down the most useful basic English words by category, with Chinese translations, real examples, and practical tips for memorizing them faster. Whether you&#8217;re preparing for TOEIC (\u591a\u76ca), starting a new job that requires Business English (\u5546\u696d\u82f1\u6587), or just want smoother small talk with foreign coworkers, these words are your foundation.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-2.jpg\" alt=\"English Lesson Home Work\" class=\"wp-image-5477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">English Lesson Home Work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Basic English Words Matter | \u70ba\u4ec0\u9ebc\u57fa\u790e\u82f1\u6587\u55ae\u5b57\u91cd\u8981<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/95TiN8t_w3c?feature=oembed\" title=\"Basic English Words: 100 Core Words Taiwan Beginners Use Daily (2026)\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Linguists who study word frequency have found something surprising: about 1,000 words make up roughly 90% of spoken English. The first 100 are the most powerful because we recycle them constantly. Words like &#8220;the,&#8221; &#8220;and,&#8221; &#8220;have,&#8221; &#8220;go,&#8221; and &#8220;make&#8221; appear in nearly every conversation.<\/p>\n\n<p>For Taiwanese English learners (\u82f1\u6587\u5bb6\u6559 students included), this means you don&#8217;t need to memorize 10,000 vocabulary words (\u5b57\u5f59\u91cf) before you can talk. You need to master a small set of essential words so well that they come out automatically. Once these words become second nature, your brain has space to learn the harder vocabulary on top.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Pareto Principle Applied to English | 80\/20 \u6cd5\u5247\u61c9\u7528\u65bc\u82f1\u6587\u5b78\u7fd2<\/h3>\n\n<p>The 80\/20 rule fits English vocabulary perfectly. 20% of the words deliver 80% of the meaning. By focusing your study time on basic English words first, you build a strong foundation before tackling industry-specific or advanced vocabulary. This is exactly why English tutors (\u82f1\u6587\u5bb6\u6559) in Taipei start beginner students with sight words and common verbs\u2014they pay back the effort immediately.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-3.jpg\" alt=\"Open Notebook with Cover Mockup\" class=\"wp-image-5478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Open Notebook with Cover Mockup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 100 Most Essential Basic English Words | 100\u500b\u6700\u91cd\u8981\u7684\u57fa\u790e\u82f1\u6587\u55ae\u5b57<\/h2>\n\n<p>The list below is grouped by part of speech and function. Read each group out loud\u2014saying the words activates a different part of your memory than just reading silently.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pronouns and Question Words | \u4ee3\u540d\u8a5e\u8207\u7591\u554f\u8a5e<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>I, you, he, she, it, we, they<\/strong> \u2014 the 7 personal pronouns (\u4eba\u7a31\u4ee3\u540d\u8a5e)<\/li><li><strong>my, your, his, her, our, their<\/strong> \u2014 possessive forms<\/li><li><strong>this, that, these, those<\/strong> \u2014 pointing words<\/li><li><strong>who, what, where, when, why, how<\/strong> \u2014 the 6 question words you&#8217;ll use constantly<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>Example: &#8220;Who is she?&#8221; &#8220;What is this?&#8221; &#8220;Where are they?&#8221; These three-word questions are everywhere in real English conversation (\u82f1\u6587\u5c0d\u8a71).<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Verbs | \u5e38\u7528\u52d5\u8a5e<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>be<\/strong> (am, is, are, was, were) \u2014 the most important verb in English<\/li><li><strong>have<\/strong> (has, had) \u2014 possession and experience<\/li><li><strong>do<\/strong> (does, did) \u2014 action and questions<\/li><li><strong>go, come, get, make, take, give<\/strong> \u2014 six action verbs you&#8217;ll use daily<\/li><li><strong>want, need, like, know, think, say<\/strong> \u2014 six expression verbs for opinions and desires<\/li><li><strong>see, hear, look, watch, find, work<\/strong> \u2014 sensory and activity verbs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>Most basic English sentences are built from these 25 verbs. Master their forms\u2014especially past tense\u2014and you can describe almost any situation that comes up at work or with friends.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-4.jpg\" alt=\"English Lesson Home Work\" class=\"wp-image-5479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-4.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-4-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">English Lesson Home Work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everyday Nouns | \u65e5\u5e38\u540d\u8a5e<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>People:<\/strong> man, woman, boy, girl, child, friend, family, person<\/li><li><strong>Places:<\/strong> home, work, school, city, country, room, store<\/li><li><strong>Time:<\/strong> day, week, month, year, time, morning, night<\/li><li><strong>Things:<\/strong> thing, way, hand, eye, water, food, money, book<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>These nouns appear in roughly every other sentence in casual English. Notice how many describe relationships (family, friend) and routines (work, school)\u2014the bread and butter of small talk.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential Adjectives | \u91cd\u8981\u5f62\u5bb9\u8a5e<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Size:<\/strong> big, small, long, short, tall<\/li><li><strong>Quality:<\/strong> good, bad, nice, great, hard, easy<\/li><li><strong>Quantity:<\/strong> many, much, some, any, all, more<\/li><li><strong>Feeling:<\/strong> happy, sad, tired, busy, hungry<\/li><li><strong>Description:<\/strong> new, old, hot, cold, fast, slow<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>Pair these adjectives with nouns to describe almost anything: &#8220;a big problem,&#8221; &#8220;good food,&#8221; &#8220;busy day,&#8221; &#8220;old friend.&#8221; This pattern\u2014adjective plus noun\u2014is one of the most reused in spoken English.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time and Frequency Words | \u6642\u9593\u8207\u983b\u7387\u8a5e<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Time:<\/strong> now, today, tomorrow, yesterday, soon, later<\/li><li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> always, usually, often, sometimes, never<\/li><li><strong>Order:<\/strong> first, next, then, finally<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>Adding a time word transforms a basic sentence. &#8220;I work&#8221; becomes &#8220;I usually work from home now.&#8221; Time and frequency words add precision without grammar complexity, which is why they punch above their weight in spoken English.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-5.jpg\" alt=\"a pile of plastic letters and numbers on a pink and blue background\" class=\"wp-image-5480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-5.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-5-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-5-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-5-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">a pile of plastic letters and numbers on a pink and blue background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connecting Words and Prepositions | \u9023\u63a5\u8a5e\u8207\u4ecb\u7cfb\u8a5e<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Connectors:<\/strong> and, but, or, so, because<\/li><li><strong>Prepositions:<\/strong> in, on, at, to, from, with, for, of, about<\/li><li><strong>Articles:<\/strong> a, an, the<\/li><li><strong>Negation:<\/strong> not, no, don&#8217;t<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>Prepositions are notoriously tricky for Taiwanese learners because Chinese doesn&#8217;t use them the same way. Memorize collocations: &#8220;at work,&#8221; &#8220;in Taipei,&#8221; &#8220;on Monday,&#8221; &#8220;for you.&#8221; Learn these as fixed phrases, not as individual words.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Learn These Words Faster | \u5982\u4f55\u66f4\u5feb\u5b78\u6703\u9019\u4e9b\u55ae\u5b57<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Spaced Repetition | \u4f7f\u7528\u9593\u9694\u91cd\u8907\u6cd5<\/h3>\n\n<p>Apps like Anki and Quizlet space out your reviews so you see each word right before you would have forgotten it. Ten minutes a day with spaced repetition beats one hour of cramming on the weekend. This technique is gold for TOEIC (\u591a\u76ca) prep because it locks vocabulary into long-term memory.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hear the Words Spoken | \u807d\u771f\u4eba\u767c\u97f3<\/h3>\n\n<p>Reading a word silently activates only part of your brain. Hearing it pronounced, then saying it yourself, builds three memory paths at once: visual, auditory, and motor. Free dictionaries like Cambridge and Merriam-Webster have audio for every entry. Tap the speaker icon before you write any new word in your notebook\u2014this dramatically improves your English pronunciation (\u82f1\u6587\u767c\u97f3).<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-6.jpg\" alt=\"students in classroom with teacher presenting\" class=\"wp-image-5481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-6.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-6-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-6-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-6-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-6-600x373.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">students in classroom with teacher presenting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build Sentences, Not Lists | \u9020\u53e5\u800c\u975e\u80cc\u55ae\u5b57\u8868<\/h3>\n\n<p>A word memorized in isolation rarely transfers to real conversation. After learning a new word, write three sentences using it about your own life. &#8220;I have a busy day tomorrow.&#8221; &#8220;My boss is a kind person.&#8221; This personal context attaches the word to memories you actually care about, which is why it sticks.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read Graded Materials | \u95b1\u8b80\u5206\u7d1a\u8b80\u7269<\/h3>\n\n<p>Graded readers from Penguin, Oxford, and Cambridge use only the most common 500 to 1,500 English words. They give your brain hundreds of natural repetitions of basic English words inside real stories. This is far more effective than dry vocabulary lists because context locks meaning in place.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes Taiwan Learners Make | \u53f0\u7063\u5b78\u7fd2\u8005\u5e38\u72af\u7684\u932f\u8aa4<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Translating Word-by-Word | \u9010\u5b57\u7ffb\u8b6f<\/h3>\n\n<p>Chinese sentence structure is very different from English. If you build English sentences by translating each Chinese word, you&#8217;ll produce awkward phrases native speakers don&#8217;t actually say. Instead, learn whole phrases: &#8220;I&#8217;m interested in,&#8221; &#8220;How long does it take?&#8221; &#8220;I look forward to.&#8221; These chunks are how fluent speakers actually think.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confusing Similar Words | \u6df7\u6dc6\u76f8\u4f3c\u55ae\u5b57<\/h3>\n\n<p>Words like &#8220;make&#8221; and &#8220;do,&#8221; &#8220;say&#8221; and &#8220;tell,&#8221; &#8220;lend&#8221; and &#8220;borrow,&#8221; &#8220;bring&#8221; and &#8220;take&#8221; trip up almost every Taiwanese learner. The fix is collocation lists: &#8220;make a decision,&#8221; &#8220;do homework,&#8221; &#8220;tell someone a story,&#8221; &#8220;say something.&#8221; Learn the partner word, not just the verb on its own.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-7.jpg\" alt=\"boy in gray and red hoodie reading book\" class=\"wp-image-5482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-7.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-7-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-7-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-7-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-7-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-7-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">boy in gray and red hoodie reading book<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ignoring Pronunciation | \u5ffd\u7565\u767c\u97f3<\/h3>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve memorized 1,000 basic English words but mispronounce them, conversation partners still can&#8217;t understand you. Pay special attention to TH sounds (think, that), short versus long vowels (ship versus sheep), and word stress. Even a 10-minute daily pronunciation drill closes this gap surprisingly fast.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice These Basic Words in Real Conversation | \u5728\u771f\u5be6\u5c0d\u8a71\u4e2d\u7df4\u7fd2<\/h2>\n\n<p>Vocabulary becomes language only when you use it. Here are four low-pressure ways Taiwan learners practice basic English words in real life:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Language exchange meetups<\/strong> \u2014 Taipei has several weekly events where you trade Chinese conversation for English with native speakers.<\/li><li><strong>Tutor daring<\/strong> \u2014 platforms like italki and Cambly let you book 30-minute sessions in any time slot, even after work.<\/li><li><strong>Self-talk in English<\/strong> \u2014 narrate your morning routine in basic English: &#8220;I am making coffee. Now I am checking email.&#8221; Your brain treats this like real practice.<\/li><li><strong>English-language podcasts<\/strong> \u2014 ESLPod, BBC Learning English, and All Ears English are designed for learners and recycle basic words constantly.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-8.jpg\" alt=\"an empty notebook and pencil on the white background\" class=\"wp-image-5483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-8.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-8-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/basic-english-words-100-core-8-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">an empty notebook and pencil on the white background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Basic to Advanced English | \u5f9e\u57fa\u790e\u5230\u9032\u968e\u82f1\u6587<\/h2>\n\n<p>Once these 100 basic English words feel automatic, your next move is the second 1,000 most common words. Researchers at Oxford and Cambridge have published these high-frequency lists for free. Build on the foundation gradually\u2014don&#8217;t jump to advanced vocabulary before the basics are locked in. A learner who can use 1,000 words flexibly often speaks more naturally than one who knows 5,000 but stumbles over them.<\/p>\n\n<p>For Taiwan professionals targeting TOEIC scores above 700, Business English fluency, or remote work with international teams, this systematic approach beats random vocabulary apps. Master the basics first. The advanced words will come on their own once your foundation is solid.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources | \u53c3\u8003\u4f86\u6e90<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeenglish.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bahasa Inggris Cambridge<\/a> \u2014 vocabulary research and English exam resources<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kamus Cambridge<\/a> \u2014 free audio pronunciation for every word<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kamus Merriam-Webster<\/a> \u2014 definitions and example sentences<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishcouncil.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dewan Inggris<\/a> \u2014 free English learning resources<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningenglish\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BBC Belajar Bahasa Inggris<\/a> \u2014 listening and vocabulary 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