ESL Vocabulary Lists
Word Lists for ESL
Using word lists is a great way to add structure to learning or teaching new vocabulary! Below is our list of 83 vocabulary categories for ESL tutors and students. The words in every category can be edited to suit the level of the learner. Each lesson contains:- four learning games
- three types of flashcards
- one multi-choice test
Table of Contents
- Basic Vocabulary
- Vocabulary for Food
- Vocabulary for Nature
- Vocabulary for Work and Hobbies
- Vocabulary for Tools and Technology
- Vocabulary for Travel
- Video: How To Use These Lessons
Vocabulary Categories
Basic Vocabulary
time
colors/colours
Christmas
vacation
places in town
family
shapes
jobs
accessories
clothing
furniture
days
routine
school subjects
hair
crime
rooms
places to live
hobbies and interests
holidays
numbers
parts of the house
zodiac signs
shoes
Vocabulary for Food
Vocabulary by Word Type
adjectives (basics)
adjectives (feelings)
adjectives (opposites)
adjectives (personality)
adjectives (appearance)
prepositions
adverbs
adverbs (frequency)
personal pronouns
nouns (non-countable)
nouns (irregular plurals)
nouns (gender-specific)
verbs
verbs (opposites)
verbs (movement)
punctuation
interjections
Vocabulary for Nature
organs
plants and trees
flowers
sea life
animals and babies
survival
illness
medical
animal body parts
animals
birds
geography
insects
weather
body
months and seasons
space
disasters
farm
senses