Stepping Out of the Novice Village: Mastering the Use of 200 Essential English Words

Embarking on the journey of learning a new language can often feel like stepping into a novice village—unfamiliar, daunting, yet filled with endless possibilities. The key to navigating your way out lies in mastering the basics. In the case of English, it begins with familiarizing yourself with 200 essential words that form the foundation of everyday communication. By gaining proficiency in these words, not only do you enhance your ability to understand and express, but you also unlock the door to stepping out of the novice village and into the vast world of fluent English communication.

Sure, here are 200 basic and commonly used English spoken vocabulary. These vocabulary cover some common verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions.

Number	Group1	Group2	Group3	Group4
1	I - 我	Come - 来	Watch - 观看	Man - 男人
2	You - 你	Want - 想要	Follow - 跟随	Woman - 女人
3	He - 他	Look - 看	Stop - 停止	Boy - 男孩
4	She - 她	Use - 使用	Create - 创建	Girl - 女孩
5	It - 它	Find - 找到	Speak - 说话	Water - 水
6	We - 我们	Give - 给	Read - 阅读	Home - 家
7	They - 他们	Tell - 告诉	Allow - 允许	Hand - 手
8	The - 这个，那个	Work - 工作	Add - 添加	Place - 地方
9	A, An - 一个	Call - 叫	Spend - 花费	Year - 年
10	And - 和	Try - 尝试	Grow - 成长	Month - 月份
11	Is - 是	Ask - 问	Open - 打开	Day - 天
12	Are - 是	Need - 需要	Walk - 走	Week - 星期
13	Was - 曾经是	Feel - 感觉	Win - 赢	Number - 数字
14	Were - 曾经是	Become - 成为	Offer - 提供	Part - 部分
15	Of - 的	Leave - 离开	Remember - 记住	Time - 时间
16	In - 在	Put - 放	Love - 爱	Eye - 眼睛
17	To - 到	Mean - 意味着	Consider - 考虑	Hate - 讨厌
18	Have - 有	Keep - 保持	Appear - 出现	Thing - 事物
19	Has - 有	Let - 让	Buy -购买	Child - 孩子
20	Had - 曾经有	Begin - 开始	Wait - 等待	Government - 政府
21	For - 为了	Seem - 看起来	Serve - 服务	Company - 公司
22	With - 和	Help - 帮助	Die - 死亡	Group - 群组
23	On - 在	Talk - 谈话	Send - 发送	Problem - 问题
24	At - 在	Turn - 转	Expect - 期待	Fact - 事实
25	By - 由	Start - 开始	Build - 建立	Friend - 朋友
26	From - 从	Show - 展示	Stay - 呆在	Mother - 母亲
27	As - 作为	Hear - 听	Fall - 跌落	Father - 父亲
28	But - 但是	Play - 玩,播放	Cut - 切割	Hour - 小时
29	Or - 或者	Run - 跑	Reach - 到达	Game - 游戏
30	So - 所以	Move - 移动	Kill - 杀死	Line - 线
31	Not - 不	Like - 喜欢	Remain - 保持	End - 结束
32	This - 这个	Live - 居住,活着	Suggest - 建议	Member - 成员
33	That - 那个	Believe - 相信	Raise - 提高	Law - 法律
34	These - 这些	Hold - 持有	Pass - 通过	Car - 汽车
35	Those - 那些	Bring - 带来	Sell - 销售	City - 城市
36	Can - 能	Happen - 发生	Require - 需要	Community - 社区
37	Could - 能	Write - 写	Report - 报告	Name - 名字
38	Will - 将要	Provide - 提供	Decide - 决定	President - 总统
39	Would - 将会	Sit - 坐	Pull - 拉	Team - 团队
40	Do - 做	Stand - 站立	Break - 打破	Minute - 分钟
41	Does - 做	Lose - 丧失,输掉	Acquire - 获得	Idea - 想法
42	Did - 曾经做	Pay - 支付	Realize - 认识到	Kid - 孩子
43	Say - 说	Meet - 遇见	Manage - 管理	Body - 身体
44	See - 看	Include - 包括	Develop - 发展	Information - 信息
45	Go - 去	Continue - 继续	Trust - 信任	Back - 背部
46	Get - 得到	Set - 设置	Imagine - 想象	Parent - 父母
47	Make - 制作	Learn - 学习	Step - 步骤	Face - 脸部
48	Know - 知道	Change - 改变	Morning - 早晨	Other - 其他
49	Think - 想	Lead - 领导	Night - 夜晚	Level - 等级
50	Take - 拿	Understand - 理解	Food - 食物	Office - 办公室

Language is not just about words and grammar; it’s about understanding and being understood. To truly master a language, developing an intuitive sense is as important as knowing the vocabulary and the rules of grammar. Let’s embark on a journey to hone your English intuition, optimize your expressions, and unlock linguistic fluency. Here are 100 sentences that will help you achieve this.

Number	Original Text	Translation
1	I love to read books in the morning.🔊	我喜欢早上读书。
2	You should eat healthy food.🔊	你应该吃健康的食物。
3	He is a member of the basketball team.🔊	他是篮球队的一员。
4	She has a big idea for the project.🔊	她对这个项目有一个大的想法。
5	It‘s a good idea.🔊	这是个好主意。
6	We had a wonderful time at the party.🔊	我们在派对上玩得很开心。
7	They live in a beautiful place.🔊	他们住在一个美丽的地方。
8	The boy wants to play with his friends.🔊	那个男孩想和他的朋友一起玩。
9	An apple a day keeps the doctor away.🔊	一天一个苹果，医生远离我。
10	And just like that, everything changed.🔊	就这样，一切都变了。
11	Is there anything else you need?🔊	你还需要别的什么吗？
12	Are we there yet?🔊	我们到了吗？
13	They were playing games all night.🔊	他们玩了一整夜的游戏。
14	I can’t believe she said that.🔊	我不能相信她说了那个。
15	Can you bring me a glass of water?🔊	你可以给我一杯水吗？
16	She does not like coffee.🔊	她不喜欢咖啡。
17	The community garden is a great place to relax.🔊	社区花园是一个休息的好地方。
18	I need to make a call.🔊	我需要打个电话。
19	I have been living in this city for three years.🔊	我在这个城市住了三年了。
20	She lost her keys.🔊	她丢了她的钥匙。
21	I will send you the information by email.🔊	我将通过电子邮件发送你信息。
22	Can you see the moon?🔊	你能看到月亮吗？
23	The music is too loud.🔊	音乐太大声了。
24	I forgot my phone at home.🔊	我把手机忘在家里了。
25	You look tired.🔊	你看起来很累。
26	The weather is very nice today.🔊	今天的天气非常好。
27	Can you pass me the salt?🔊	你可以递给我盐吗？
28	I am making dinner.🔊	我正在做晚餐。
29	Can you turn off the TV?🔊	你可以关掉电视吗？
30	Can you lower the volume?🔊	你可以降低音量吗？
31	Can you help me move this table?🔊	你可以帮我搬这张桌子吗？
32	I need to charge my phone.🔊	我需要给我的手机充电。
33	At the office, my parent’s level of professionalism is other than what I usually see, it’s like they have a completely different face.🔊	在办公室里，我父母的专业水平和我平时看到的完全不同，就像他们有一个完全不同的面孔一样。
34	The kid had an idea to create a website to share information about body health.🔊	这个孩子有一个主意，想创建一个网站来分享关于身体健康的信息。
35	Give me a minute, I’m trying to think back to the name of the team president we met last week.🔊	给我一分钟，我正在回想我们上周遇到的那个团队主席的名字。
36	As a member of our city’s community, I think it’s important we all follow the new car parking law.🔊	作为我们城市社区的一员，我认为我们都遵守新的停车法规是非常重要的。
37	In fact, the problem was that the game went into overtime, and it didn’t end until an hour after the scheduled finish line.🔊	事实上，问题在于游戏进入了加时赛，并且直到比赛预定结束时间的一个小时后才结束。
38	My father and mother always taught me that the most important thing is to be a good friend and to treat every child in my group with kindness.🔊	我的父母总是教我，最重要的事情是成为一个好朋友，并对我所在的团队中的每个孩子都以善意相待。
39	The number one thing our company has learned over time is that working with the government is an essential part of doing business.🔊	我们公司随着时间的推移学到的第一件事是，与政府合作是做生意的一个重要部分。
40	The man and woman watched as the boy and girl played by the water’s edge.🔊	那个男人和女人看着那个男孩和女孩在水边玩耍。
41	Every year on this day, we place a hand-made wreath at our home in memory of our grandparents.🔊	每年的这一天，我们都会在我们的家中放置一个手工制作的花圈，以纪念我们的祖父母。
42	I hate this part of the week, every time I have to pull an all-nighter, my eyes suffer the most.🔊	我讨厌一周中的这个部分，每次我必须熬夜，眼睛受苦最深。
43	Watch and follow the rules; don’t allow anything to stop you, and you’re bound to win.🔊	阅读并遵循规则，不允许任何事情阻止你，你一定会赢的。
44	To grow as an individual, it’s important to create time to read, add new skills, and speak with diverse groups of people.🔊	要作为个体成长，重要的是要创造阅读的时间，增加新的技能，并和各种各样的人群交谈。
45	Spend some time walking in the open air. It not only offers a win for your health but also opens your mind to new ideas.🔊	花些时间在户外散步。这不仅有利于你的健康，还可以开阔你的思路，带给你新的想法。
46	Remember, love may not always appear in the way you consider, so keep an open heart.🔊	记住，爱可能并不总是以你所想象的方式出现，所以要保持一颗开放的心。
47	I had to wait to buy the book that serves as a tribute to the author who died recently.🔊	我不得不等待购买那本作为对最近去世的作者致敬的书。
48	Imagine stepping into a night market, with all the delicious food smells and vibrant atmosphere.🔊	想象一下走进一个夜市，那里充满了各种美食的香气和充满活力的气氛。
49	Every morning, I trust in my ability to develop and grow, and I’ve come to realize just how powerful that belief can be.🔊	每个早晨，我都相信自己有能力发展和成长，我已经意识到这种信念有多么强大。
50	Even though it was a struggle, I managed to acquire the skills needed to pull through the difficult times without breaking under the pressure.🔊	尽管这是一场挣扎，但我设法获取了在压力下不崩溃，度过困难时期所需的技能。
51	Before you decide to sell your car, you’ll require a thorough report detailing its condition.🔊	在你决定出售你的汽车之前，你需要一份详细报告，描述其状况。
52	In the meeting, I suggested we pass the proposal to raise funds, but some concerns remain.🔊	会议上，我建议我们通过提案来筹集资金，但仍有一些疑虑。
53	Don’t let the fear of falling kill your desire to reach for your goals. Remember, you may have to cut some ties along the way, but staying true to your path is vital.🔊	不要让对失败的恐惧消磨掉你追求目标的欲望。你可能需要在追求过程中断掉一些关系或放弃一些东西，但保持对自己道路的忠诚是至关重要的。
54	Don’t expect the traditions we build and send down generations to die out easily.🔊	不要期待我们建立并传递给后代的传统会轻易消失。
55	I had to wait for the server to come over before I could buy my meal.🔊	我不得不等待服务员过来才能买我的餐。
56	Use what you find in your experiences to give others advice, and tell them about the lessons you’ve learned.🔊	利用你在经验中找到的东西给别人建议，并告诉他们你学到的教训。
57	When work gets tough, don’t hesitate to call a friend, try to seek help, or ask for advice.🔊	当工作变得艰难时，不要犹豫去给一个朋友打电话，尝试寻求帮助或寻求建议。
58	You may feel like leaving when things become tough, but put that thought aside and persevere instead.🔊	当事情变得困难时，你可能会有离开的感觉，但把那个想法放在一边，坚持下去。
59	Let’s not let what other people say affect us. I mean, it may seem hard at first, but keep going and you’ll begin to see the change.🔊	让我们不要让其他人的话影响我们。我的意思是，一开始可能会很困难，但是坚持下去，你就会开始看到变化。
60	When you start to talk about your dreams, show people your passion. Let them hear the excitement in your voice as you play out your plans.🔊	当你开始谈论你的梦想时，向人们展示你的热情。让他们听到你在实施计划时声音中的兴奋。
61	No matter what happens, hold onto your dreams and keep running towards your goals.🔊	无论发生什么，紧紧抓住你的梦想，继续朝着你的目标前进。
62	Even if you sit down to write and can’t stand the fear of losing your thoughts, provide yourself with the confidence that you’ll find the right words.🔊	即使你坐下来写作，也无法忍受失去思绪的恐惧，给自己提供信心，你会找到合适的词语。
63	As you continue on your journey, you’ll meet many challenges, but remember, change is a part of growth.🔊	在你的旅程中，你会遇到许多挑战，但是记住，变化是成长的一部分。
64	When you set a budget for your trip, remember to include all the costs and pay attention to unexpected expenses.🔊	当你为你的旅行设定预算时，记得包括所有的费用，并注意到意外的开销。
65	Learn to understand and embrace change; it can often lead to better opportunities.🔊	学会理解和接受变化；它通常会带来更好的机会。
66	Take a moment to think before you make a decision; it’s important to know all the facts.🔊	在做决定之前，花一点时间思考；了解所有的事实是很重要的。
67	Before you get too excited about the trip, go and see what the weather forecast says.🔊	在你对旅行过于兴奋之前，去看看天气预报说什么。
68	Do you remember what she did yesterday? Does it make sense to you now?🔊	你记得她昨天做了什么吗？现在对你来说有意义吗？
69	If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Can you imagine what it will be like?🔊	如果你可以去世界上任何地方，你会去哪里？你能想象那会是什么样子吗？
70	This shirt is too small, but that one fits just right. These shoes are too tight, while those are too loose.🔊	这件衬衫太小了，但那件衬衫恰到好处。这些鞋太紧，而那些鞋又太松。
71	It’s not so much about winning or losing, but as much as enjoying the journey.🔊	这并不是关于赢或输，而是尽可能地享受旅程。
72	Learn from the past, live by the present, aim at a better future, work on your goals with determination, and always be grateful for what you have.🔊	从过去学习，活在当下，目标是更好的未来，以决心去实现你的目标，并始终对你所拥有的感到感激。
73	He has had the same car for over ten years, but it still runs like he just bought it.🔊	他已经有这辆车超过十年了，但它仍然像刚买的一样运行。
74	The beauty of life lies in the journey, not just in getting to the destination.🔊	生活的美在于旅程，而不仅仅在于达到目的地。
75	Where you are now is not where you were last year, and it’s not where you will be next year. Life is a journey of progression.🔊	你现在所在的地方并不是你去年所在的地方，也不是你明年将要去的地方。生活是一个进步的旅程。
76	Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.🔊	生命就像一盒巧克力，你永远不知道你会得到什么
77	I’m king of the world! 🔊	我是世界之王！
78	May the Force be with you.🔊	愿原力与你同在。
79	I’ll be back.🔊	我会回来的。
80	After all, to the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.🔊	毕竟，对于思维有条理的人来说，死亡只不过是下一场重大探险。
81	I’m not sure what I am. I just know there’s something dark in me. I hide it. I certainly don’t talk about it, but it’s there always, this Dark Passenger. And when he’s driving, I feel alive, half sick with the thrill of complete wrongness.🔊	我不确定我是什么。我只知道我内心有些阴暗。我隐藏它，我绝对不会谈论它，但它总是在那里，这个暗黑的乘客。当他驾驶时，我感到活着，对完全错误的刺激感到半病态。
82	Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.🔊	希望是一件好事，也许是最好的事情，而且好事永不消亡。
83	I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this, in which there is no I or you, so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my hand, so intimate that when I fall asleep your eyes close.🔊	我不知道如何，或何时，或从何处开始爱你。我简单地爱你，没有问题，没有骄傲：我以这种方式爱你，因为我不知道有其他什么方式可以爱，除了这种方式，在这里没有我或你，如此亲密，以至于你的手在我的胸口就是我的手，如此亲密，以至于当我睡着时，你的眼睛闭上。
84	As if! 🔊	做梦吧！
85	I wish I knew how to quit you.🔊	我希望我知道如何放弃你。
86	The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.🔊	魔鬼最大的伎俩就是说服世界他不存在。
87	I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.🔊	我会给他一个无法拒绝的提议。
88	Some birds aren’t meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright.🔊	有些鸟儿是注定不会被关在笼子里的，它们的羽毛太过鲜艳。
89	It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.🔊	定义我身份的，不是我内在是谁，而是我做了什么。
90	Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss.🔊	我们的生活是由机遇定义的，即使是我们错过的那些。
91	I’m not a smart man, but I know what love is.🔊	我不是一个聪明的人，但我知道什么是爱。
92	Just because someone stumbles and loses their path, doesn’t mean they’re lost forever.”🔊	只因某人跌倒并迷失了方向，并不意味着他们将永远迷失。
93	To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.🔊	去看世界，面对危险，窥探背后的墙壁，拉近距离，找到彼此，感觉到存在。这就是生活的目的。
94	We all have a great need for acceptance, but you must trust that your beliefs are unique, your own, even though others may think them odd or unpopular, even though the herd may go, ‘That’s baaaaad.🔊	我们都有对被接纳的强烈需求，但你必须相信你的信念是独一无二的，是你自己的，即便其他人可能认为它们奇怪或不受欢迎，即便大众可能会说，‘那太糟糕了。’
95	There’s no place like home.🔊	没有哪里能比得上家。
96	After all, tomorrow is another day ! 🔊	不管怎样，明天又是全新的一天！
97	Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.🔊	朋友要亲近，敌人要更亲近。
98	The truth? You can’t handle the truth! 🔊	真相？你不能承受真相！
99	I feel the need - the need for speed! 🔊	我感觉到了需求 - 对速度的需求！
100	You talking to me?🔊	你在对我说话吗？