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One habit every English learner must adopt is – Self Talk – it can be a great way to practice as well because for this you don’t need anyone and we all are continuously having chats with ourselves.

So how to do that?

First thing: You don’t have to be fluent to start speaking English to yourself. You don’t need to know a lot of words or grammar to start learning English? 

Here’s how to start with Self Talk 

First of all, talking to yourself means talking about what’s going on in your mind. You can do that almost anywhere when you are alone. Because self-talk in public is weird right? So, just find a place where no one can hear you and just start speaking. 

Now, you may wonder – What should I speak? 

My answer is – Anything that you love talking about. 

Maybe your recent crush or your dream destination. 

The beauty of self-talk is there are no dos and don’ts. You can be yourself and express your thoughts just the way you like in English. 

Self-talk for beginners  

If you are a beginner, the first thing you should do is train your mouth to produce the sound of your target language, i.e, English. You need to practice the pronunciation, the usage of common English words and learn to frame them into sentences. 

Just like you did when you were a child. You imitated your parents and people around you and that’s how you picked up the language. 

Right now, English words may sound unfamiliar to you, so the best way to get accustomed to the language is to watch and listen to people in English. And whatever you listen to, just repeat after them. 

Once you can pronounce the sounds in that language you can take some time to look around yourself, like your apartment, your office, or places you visit, and just call out names in English that you see. 

Another idea could be – Describe what you are doing right now? Are you working at your desk or are you gardening, cooking? Just elaborate on the activities that you are doing and speak it out. 

If you want to talk about the past, you can speak about – How was your week and what are the things that you learned? 

Or, if you want to talk about the future – You can just elaborate on your goals for the year or what you will do in the coming week. 

The third way to do self-talk is to give yourself imaginable situations. Like how would you start a conversation if you have to order something? Or, how would you take an appointment in English?  What would you do if you meet your favorite celebrity? 

If you dedicate at least a few minutes to this activity every day, you’ll be able to take up a conversation in English with anyone even if you have fewer phrases and words. You’ll be able to pave new ways to learn English. 

Self-talk for advanced learners

If you have words and phrases but you just need practice, narrating personal stories is the best way to do self-talk. Mark my words – the more real and emotional your story is, the faster you will be able to get words and phrases. 

You can talk about – 

1. One of the biggest achievements in your life 
2. Who has inspired you most in your life? 
3. What would you like to do if you get a fully paid 1-year leave?
4. When was the last time you met your cousins & what was it like?
5. If you could help someone today who would that be & what would you do?

I have a separate blog on topics that you can pick for self-talks – 30 Interesting Topics to practice English

A fun self-talk activity 

Take up a situation where you wanted to win an argument but couldn’t. This is the best time for you to recreate that situation and think of an angle & vocabulary/phrases that could have helped you make your point better and potentially win that argument. 

This will help you aim for two birds at the same time – Win an argument in English and enhance your English word bank too. 

So, are you ready to take up the habit of self-talk? If you have any questions, ask me in comments below. 

 

 

Hi !

Do you want to know what my struggle in life was? 

‘I couldn’t even speak English with my best friend ‘. That’s how afraid I was of speaking in English. 

 I always had that notion inside my head that people around me speak better English than me and the moment I open my mouth to speak, they will laugh at me.

If you are here, most probably you resonate with me or this fear monster has become your best friend!

Now whenever you share this problem with someone, the only advice you will be getting is – It’s all in your head.  

And trust me it’s easy to say this but very difficult to take this monster out of your head.

So, no matter how many times someone comes and motivates you to speak in English. You land up at the same place again with the fear of speaking.

 

To begin with, let’s write down all possible reasons of your fear of speaking in English  –

 

1. First, you are afraid because you think if you make mistakes people around you will be like, ‘ Hahahaha….Look at the girl… how poor her English is.’
2. You fear because people around you can be judgmental and no matter how intelligent you are – they will judge you for a language that isn’t your native language. 
3. You never speak English or never had that environment to do the same so you have an almost negligible amount of confidence.

These are the top 3 reasons English learners fear (do let us know if you have any other fear).

If you connect with any of those three fears – You are not able to speak English because “What will people say if I speak wrong English?”

Tell me one thing, ‘ How many times has it happened that someone made a mistake in front of you & you laughed at him. Only 2 out of 10 people do that unless you are making mistakes in social media or public speaking.

People don’t even remember what you said last time. You never did. 

It is the same way round. Sensible people who know that English is not your first language and you are learning it. They will never mock you. 

Instead, they will appreciate you for your efforts in speaking in English.

And the ones who mock you – they will do that even if you are perfect. 

You cannot stop them from judging you. They are as determined to judge you, as you are to speak in English.

So, there is no point thinking about ‘such people’ and refraining from conversations in English. Because the English language is just like any other skill.

Let’s compare it with an instrument. Let’s say guitar. People will keep appraising you until your chords go out of rhythm. But the good ones will appreciate your overall performance. The same thing happens when you speak English.

Engvarta, an English Learning App has been working for years to help learners from all over the country to overcome their fear and work on their English skills. And the solo philosophy is to improve English only by ‘speaking in English more.’

Phew ! 

We are done with our  Psychology class today & now we will talk about 3 steps that had helped me to tackle my fear and speak in English confidently – 

• Start with your minor fears

As you know – You cannot jump into the water directly to overcome the fear of hydrophobia. 

In the same way, you cannot start challenging yourself to go for Public speaking to overcome the fear of speaking in English. You need to keep patience and take little baby steps. Your first minor fear can be-

1. Talking to yourself in English.
2. Talk to your close friends or teachers in English.
3. Talking to your colleagues in English
4. Standing in front of the mirror and lecturing yourself for a minute or two in English. 
5. Joining and being a part of a conversation.

It’s your call and you need to improvise accordingly to your level of comfort. 

Once you start overcoming these small fear monsters. You will definitely start conquering your greater fears. 

 

2. Start setting your English Learning Goals 

Set a goal or a daily task for yourself. As English is not your first language. You need to engage yourself and create an environment to practice speaking in English. English is about doing small things rather than just completing a vast course. You fear because you know you are not good at something. And to become confident, you need to be involved and set goals on a daily basis. Like learning a grammar rule or some phrases. Or speaking at least 15 minutes in English during the day. 

It adds small improvements on a daily basis that will make you confident.

 

3. Have Conversations in English with English speakers. 

Most of the time, you are not afraid of the ‘English language’ but are afraid of having ‘Conversation in English’. And if you are able to read this article and understand every word, then your problem is not about understanding English. But it is about framing sentences and your ideas using the right words. 

Instead of focusing on grammar and vocabulary, have conversations in English with English speakers who can help you and motivate you to speak in English. And most importantly, someone who helps you to come out of the fear.

So, the next time you start having thoughts like, ‘ What if I fumble in between the conversation while speaking in  

 ‘ What if I make a mistake and everybody laughs at me?’ 

‘ What if I forget words and mess up everything? 

Kick out this best friend of yours from your life & even if you make mistakes. Speak in English as much as you can. Because no matter how many such articles you read – You are the one who will have to fight against this fear.

For regular English practice with English experts, you can also download the EngVarta app. EngVarta is an English speaking and English learning app where you can learn English over phone calls with the help of live English experts.

In this English learning app, you will get a friendly environment where you can do daily English conversation practice without worrying about anyone judging you for your mistakes.

Bored of saying “good” all the time? Swapping in stronger English words instantly makes your spoken English sound more advanced. Using varied vocabulary is one of the fastest ways to move from sounding basic to sounding fluent — and it takes only a few new words to feel the difference.

Below are 20 better alternatives to “good”, shown in real sentence pairs you can copy into your daily conversation, plus a quick list of 10 more synonyms to round out your toolkit.

20 Better Words to Use Instead of ‘Good’

Here are 20 sentence pairs — the first uses “good”, the second swaps in a more precise English word. Read them out loud to internalise the upgrade.

He has a good personality.
He has a wonderful personality.

You have a good family.
You have a lovely family.

Your dress looks really good.
That dress looks splendid.

Riya is a good painter.
Riya is a skilled painter.

My uncle is in good health.
My uncle is healthy.

The party was very good.
The party was fabulous.

We had a very good time in the Maldives.
We had a super time in the Maldives.

It was a very good performance.
It was a marvelous performance.

His proposal is not good.
His proposal is not acceptable.

It was a good speech.
It was a valuable speech.

The cake tasted good.
The cake was delicious.

The movie was good.
The movie was entertaining.

The sunrise in the Maldives was very good.
The sunrise in the Maldives was unforgettable.

We had a good trip.
We had an enriching trip.

Is it a good question?
Is it a valid question?

The art museum had some good paintings.
The art museum had some unique paintings.

I had a very good day.
I had an awesome day.

She did a very good job.
She did an outstanding job.

You have a good smile.
You have a pleasant smile.

You have a good dressing sense.
You have a stylish dressing sense.

10 More Synonyms for the Word ‘Good’

Beyond the 20 examples above, here are 10 more synonyms worth adding to your active vocabulary. Pick two or three this week and use them in real conversation — that’s how new words actually stick.

1. Acceptable
2. Exceptional
3. Great
4. Fine
5. Satisfactory
6. Satisfying
7. Superb
8. Valuable
9. Admirable
10. Splendid

The fastest way to lock these in is to use them with a real person, not just read them. Practise with an EngVarta English Expert on a live 1-on-1 call — they’ll prompt you to swap “good” for a more precise alternative whenever you slip back into the habit.

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Words for ‘Good’ in English

What are some other English words for ‘good’?

High-quality alternatives to ‘good’: Excellent, Outstanding, Wonderful, Fantastic, Marvellous, Superb, Brilliant, Splendid, Exceptional, Tremendous, Phenomenal, Magnificent, Remarkable, Impressive, Stellar. Use these in conversation to make your spoken English more varied and precise.

Why should I avoid using the word ‘good’ too often?

Overusing ‘good’ makes spoken English sound monotonous and limited. Native speakers use a variety of synonyms based on context: “excellent” for quality, “great” for casual praise, “outstanding” for exceptional, “fine” for adequate. Mixing in synonyms signals a wider vocabulary range — directly tied to higher fluency band scores in IELTS, more polished professional English, and natural-sounding conversation.

How do I choose the right word for ‘good’ in different contexts?

Context guide: Casual — “great”, “nice”, “cool”, “awesome”. Formal/professional — “excellent”, “outstanding”, “exceptional”, “remarkable”. Quality/skill — “skilled”, “proficient”, “competent”, “accomplished”. Performance — “stellar”, “impressive”, “remarkable”. Food/experience — “delicious”, “memorable”, “delightful”. Match the word to the register and the specific quality you’re describing.

What are the best English words to praise someone?

Effective praise vocabulary: Impressive, Inspiring, Remarkable, Outstanding, Exceptional, Phenomenal, Brilliant, Stellar, Admirable, Commendable. For specific contexts: “well-deserved” (for achievements), “thought-provoking” (for ideas), “compelling” (for arguments), “thoughtful” (for actions), “diligent” (for work ethic). These signal genuine recognition rather than generic praise.

How can I expand my English vocabulary beyond ‘good’?

Practical strategy: (1) Identify your top 5 overused words (“good”, “nice”, “very”, “really”, “things”). (2) Find 5 synonyms for each. (3) Force yourself to use the synonyms in conversation for 1 week. (4) Read English content daily and note adjectives writers use instead of “good”. (5) Practise with a TESOL/ESL-certified Expert who can prompt vocabulary upgrades during conversation. EngVarta‘s daily sessions help you actively replace overused words with more precise alternatives.

Are these alternative words formal or casual?

Mostly formal-leaning. “Outstanding”, “exceptional”, “remarkable”, “impressive” work in professional contexts. “Great”, “awesome”, “amazing” are casual. “Fantastic”, “wonderful”, “marvellous” sit between formal and casual. For daily speaking practice, master 5-7 formal alternatives and 5-7 casual alternatives — switch between them based on who you’re speaking with.

 

I don’t have an Environment to speak in English – A Problem shared by almost every English learner.

In this article we will help you with ways you can build an English speaking environment for yourself at home.

But before we jump to a solution, let’s understand if this solution will work for you.

There are two kinds of people :

• Who have partner or friends speaking in English around them but that environment isn’t helping them because :

The people around them judge them for their mistakes and they are at a position in their career where they can’t afford to make mistakes while speaking in English. So essentially there is an environment but it’s a fear induced environment where you cannot be yourself while speaking – you cannot afford to make mistakes cause it’s your professional work environment & your reputation is at stake. Therefore, speaking proper English is important for your career

• Who come from a non English background ( e.g. from a village, studied in regional board )

They struggle to find people who can talk in English on a day to day basis – they are more excited to have conversations in English; but there is no one around them to talk in English with them and offer them guidance. These people, when they graduate and join a company there as well, have some opportunity to converse in English but then again peer pressure of getting judged for mistakes ruins their dream to speak in English.

So what we notice here is that people speaking in English around you does not mean that it’s a favorable environment for you to learn and grow.

For growth and learning you need an environment where you’re comfortable to make mistakes and learn and receive feedback without any feeling of being judged.

There are two ways you can build that kind of environment for yourself :

• Community solution 

1. 1. In this approach you can make a group of friends ( about 2 to 4 people ) who are excited to speak in English. 
   2. Practice with each other on a daily basis.
   3. You can do activities like debate, book reading, presentation or regular day to day conversation.
   4. Keep a window of 1 hour conversation daily in a group of 4 friends where each of you gets the opportunity to speak for about 15 mins.
   5. Offer each other constructive feedback about mistakes.

Pros : of this method is that it’s totally free.

Cons : Since you all are struggling to improve English – there are chances you are not able to catch all the mistakes for each other and hence you might start speaking wrong English with the idea in your head that it sounds right. ( how fluent English speakers speak fast without translating & knowing it is correct  – the experience of sounds right or wrong is what helps us to speak fluently and that experience comes with listening and speaking.) But don’t worry our next option is something you can choose if the community option does not work for you.

• Talk with Experts at EngVarta

1. Engvarta app (English learning app) provides an English speaking environment for you where you practice speaking English 1 on 1 with live English experts over phone calls. These experts of this English learning app are working professionals who have experience of life to guide you on how to communicate in different situations. The Experts will correct your mistakes and help you improve your English communication ( be it grammar, sentence structure or pronunciation ) – These experts can help you achieve your English learning goal like ( Interview practice or IELTS practice ).

Pros :

1. It’s a totally anonymous platform therefore you don’t have to worry about someone finding out about your English speaking classes.
2. It works for you when and where you need it. You can plan your speaking session as per your convenience.

3. It prepares you for the real world – here you don’t talk with one person instead with different experts on a daily basis – just like in the real world. EngVarta (English learning app) helps you to get comfortable with English as a language, not with a person. Because it happens a lot of the time you get nervous to speak in English with new people so we take care of that as well.

Cons : 

1. It’s a Premium English learning app for serious learners. You need to buy a practice plan in this English learning app. Therefore if you’re a working professional or preparing for IELTS or interview – meaning if English is important for your career then this English learning app is highly recommended for you. 

Now beside speaking environment there are other things as well that you may do in order to emerge yourself in English completely :

1. Listen to English music – (there are some really good artists and singers available – start with Justine Biber pop music collection). I try this activity where I pull up the lyrics of my favorite song and then sing it along with the music. It’s stress relieving and also helps you improve your pronunciation.
2. Watch Regional language movies with English subtitles – this trick helps you find out how to say those sentences from your native language in English. For example, do you know how to say “Babumoshai, zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi. “ in English – you would know it if you watch this movie with English subtitles. This trick is good because you’re entertaining yourself while you’re exposing yourself to English as well and your brain is learning along with enjoying the movie.
3. Watch English news, movies, web series – what it all does is that it helps your brain process English content. So if you’re going to consume English you’re going to deliver English in your communication as well. Listening helps your brain learn about sentence structure and pronunciation but you have to practice as well. Try this activity – when watching your favorite show in English – turn on subtitles and repeat the dialog as they happen ( do it alone – otherwise you will be kicked out of the watch party! ). 
4. If you’re a fan of reading – then you can read but if you’re into books then you can skip it as well. It’s not super important as long as you’re doing other activities like listening & watching English content. However reading has its own benefits – one of them is improving your imagination.
5. Take help of English Learning App: There are a number of English learning apps available you can download on your computer or smartphone that can help you to understand English and also practice speaking in English. Whether you are at the office, college, at home or in another place, you can practice speaking English. An English learning app can really be your best English practice partner.
6. This ones free – no need for a phone or friend you can do it yourself without any effort. We all do a lot of self talking and right now you’re probably doing it in your mother tongue? Can you do it in English – Yes, but is it going to be easy, NO – however I believe you can do it. Just try, it will be annoying at first but soon you will start enjoying it & English will become your default language for self-talk.

There are countless other pieces of advice but I wouldn’t throw more advice your way to confuse you – just remember – English is  language – Enjoy it. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. And believe in baby steps – that’s how you grow!

Just remember – If you have a smartphone, good internet connection and a great English learning app, then you can improve your English pronunciation and English conversation skills no matter where you live.

To make your English learning journey easier – we have listed some of the best English learning apps that can help you improve English –

• ENGVARTA – Best English Learning app for android
• DUOLINGO – Fun English learning app for learning languages
• Memrise – English learning app for all
• Bussu – English learning App For Writing English
• BBC Learning English
• Hello English – English learning app for daily practice
• English Conversation practice
• Fluentu English learning app
• Babbel – English learning app
• Enguru English learning app

 

P.S. – Are you serious about your Spoken English speaking skills?

Download the EngVarta app now. It is the best English learning app in India.

Frequently Asked Questions about Learning English in Non-English Environments

How can I learn English when no one around me speaks it?

Effective non-immersion English learning: (1) Daily live online conversation with a TESOL/ESL-certified Expert (replaces missing offline practice). (2) Set your phone/computer to English. (3) Watch English content for 30+ minutes daily (Netflix, YouTube, podcasts). (4) Read English articles daily. (5) Join online English-speaking communities (Reddit, Discord, language-learning groups). (6) Find a study partner online for accountability. Online tools have made non-immersion learning nearly as effective as immersion if used consistently.

Can I learn fluent English in India without going abroad?

Yes — most fluent Indian English speakers today learned without going abroad. Key: daily live online practice. Apps like EngVarta (₹108/session, ₹69 refundable trial) connect you with TESOL/ESL-certified Experts for daily audio practice — equivalent to having an English-speaking friend on call. Pair with daily English content consumption (1 hour total) and you can reach professional fluency in 12-18 months without leaving India.

What are the challenges of learning English without speaking environment?

Real challenges: (1) No daily exposure to natural English. (2) No accountability — easy to skip practice. (3) No real conversational pressure. (4) Reverting to native language when stuck. (5) Limited vocabulary practice in real-life contexts. (6) Less feedback on errors. The fix: structured daily routine with live human practice. Online tools solve most of these challenges except the emotional ease of immersion — which can be partially replicated through consistent live conversations.

How can I create an English-speaking environment at home?

Practical steps: (1) Set all devices (phone, laptop, smart speakers) to English. (2) Watch only English entertainment for 1 month. (3) Read English news instead of native-language news. (4) Talk to yourself in English while doing daily tasks. (5) Schedule daily online English conversation calls (live tutor apps make this easy). (6) Find online study partners and call them in English regularly. Most learners create 60-70% of an immersion environment within 4-6 weeks of these changes.

How much daily practice do I need to learn English without immersion?

Minimum: 30 minutes daily of focused practice (mix of speaking, reading, listening). Optimal: 1 hour daily distributed across speaking (25-30 min), reading (20 min), listening (10-15 min). Less than 15 min daily rarely produces noticeable improvement. The non-negotiable: daily LIVE SPEAKING with feedback — without it, plateau happens around 6 months. EngVarta‘s daily 25-min sessions (₹108) cover the live-speaking portion well for Indian learners.

What’s the fastest way to learn English without going abroad?

Fastest path: (1) 25-30 min daily live conversation with TESOL/ESL-certified Expert. (2) 30 min daily English content (varied: news, shows, podcasts). (3) 10 min daily vocabulary practice with usage. (4) Set all devices to English. (5) Find a daily accountability partner online. Doing this for 4-6 weeks produces meaningful improvement; 6-12 months produces conversational fluency. Most fluent Indian English speakers used some version of this routine.

 

Are you bored of your limited jargon and want to sound more interesting ( just like native English speaker)?

English Conversation becomes more engaging when your words are unique & fun. And if you are looking for some words that can make you a better English speaker, you’ve landed up at the right spot. 

Stop being afraid of using new vocabulary while speaking in English. All it takes is more practice and less memorization.

Are you ready?

Let’s begin –

• ABSOLUTE ( AB suh Loot)

Meaning – Perfect, unlimited, total

Example  – An absolute leader is one who makes wise decisions. 

 

• ABSTRACT  ( AB strakt) 

Meaning –  Theoretical, impersonal 

Example – To like something in the abstract is to like the idea of it.

 

• AMORAL ( ay MAWR ul)

Meaning – lacking a sense of right & wrong.

Example  – A moral person does right ; an immoral person always does wrong ; an amoral person simply does.

 

• BELITTLE ( bi LIT ul ) 

Meaning – to make it seem little. To put someone down

Example – The chairman’s belittling comments made everyone feel someone.

 

• BANAL ( buh NAL, BANE,ul)

Meaning – unoriginal, ordinary 

Example – The dinner conversation was so banal that I fell asleep in the dessert dish.

 

• BLITHE ( blythe) 

Meaning – Carefree, cheerful 

Example – The blithe birds in the garden were chirping so much that I began to wish I was a bird. 

 

• CANDOR ( KAN dur )

Meaning – truthfulness, sincere honesty 

Example – I always appreciate the CANDOR behaviour of my friends.

 

• CHARISMA ( kuh RIZ muh)

Meaning – a magical – seeming ability to attract followers or inspire loyalty.

Example – To have charisma is to be charismatic.

 

• CIVIL ( SIV il )

Meaning – Polite, civilized, courteous 

Example – We pretend to be civil in front of our uninvited  guest. 

 

• DISCRETE ( di SKREET )

Meaning – Unconnected, separate, distinct 

Example – The twins were identical, but their personalities were discrete.

( Note : Do not confuse discrete with discreet ) 

 

• DUBIOUS ( DOO bee us ) 

Meaning –  full of doubt, uncertain 

Example – I was fairly certain that I would be able to fly if I flap my arms hard enough, but Sam was dubious. 

 

• DOCILE ( DOS ul ) 

Meaning – easily taught, obedient, easy to handle )

Example – The baby appeared docile at first, but she was impossible to control once I took her in arms.

 

• EDIFY ( ED uh FYE ) 

Meaning – to enlighten, to instruct, especially in moral or religious matters.

Example – The teacher’s goal was to edify her students, not to force a handful of  facts down the throat. 

 

• EXALT ( ig ZAWLT )

Meaning – To raise high, to glorify 

Example – Being a Queen must is an exalted occupation,

 

• EXULT ( ig ZULT )

Meaning – to rejoice, to celebrate 

Example – I was  exulted by victory in the spell bee competition.

 

• FACILE ( FAS il )

Meaning – fluent ; skillful in a superficial way ; easy 

Example – The bank president was a facile speaker. 

 

• FATUOUS ( FACH oo us ) 

Meaning – foolish, silly, idiotic 

Example – He is so fatuous that he often confuses desert with dessert. 

 

• FLOUT ( flout )

Meaning – to disregard something out of disrespect.

Example – A driver flouts the traffic laws by driving through the red light.

 

• GENRE ( ZHAHN ruh ) 

Meaning – a type of category, especially of art or writing. 

Example – The novel has one genre. Poetry is another.

 

• GUILE ( gile )

Meaning – cunning, duplicity. Artfulness 

Example – Jose used guile and not intelligence to win the competition.

 

• GENTEEL ( jen TEEL ) 

Meaning – polite, aristocratic, affecting refinement. 

Example – I had a genteel life even after belonging to a village. 

 

• HAPLESS ( HAP lis)

Meaning – unlucky 

Example – My hapless search for happiness led one disappointment to another. 

 

• ILLICIT ( i LIS  it) 

Meaning – not permitted 

Example – Criminals indulge in illicit activities. 

 

• IMPECCABLE ( im PEK uh bul )

Meaning – flawless, entirely without sin.

Example – Joe’s clothes were impeccable, even the wrinkles were perfectly creased.

 

• IMPOTENT ( IM puh tunt )

Meaning – powerless, helpless

Example – We felt impotent in our face of their overpowering opposition to our plan.

 

• INCENSE ( in SENS ) 

Meaning – to make someone very angry.

Example – Jeremy was incense when I told him that he was stupid.

 

• INDIFFERENT ( in DIF  ur unt ) 

Meaning – not caring to one another 

Example – Red was indifferent about politics 

 

• LAUD (lawd)

Meaning – to praise, to applaud ; to extol ; to celebrate

Example – The teacher lauded the student who saved the classmate from an accident. 

 

• MAGNATE (MAG nate)

Meaning – rich, powerful , or a very successful business person. 

Example – When I look at him , I see a future Magnate ready to rule.

 

• MEDIATE ( MEE dee ATE )

Meaning –  to help settle differences.

Example – The child always tried to mediate the relations between his parents.

 

• MUNDANE ( mun dane )

Meaning – pretty boring, not heavenly or eternal.. 

Example – My days are filled with mundane chores. 

 

• NIHILISM ( NYE uh LIZ  um )

Meaning – a belief that there no values & morals in the universe.

Example – An nihilist does not believe in any objective standards of rights.

 

• NOVEL ( NOV ul) 

Meaning – new, original.

Example – There’s nothing novel about the author’s latest novel.

 

• OBSCURE ( ub SKYOOR)

Meaning – unknown, hard to understand, dark.

Example – My handwriting is obscure so is my life. 

 

• OBTUSE ( ub TOOS )

Meaning – insensitive ; blockhead.

Example – The obtuse student  couldn’t understand the difference between addition and subtraction.

 

• PATENT ( PATE unt ) 

Meaning – obvious.

Example – To say that earth is flat is a patent absurdity. 

 

• PAUCITY ( PAW si tee )

Meaning – scarcity 

Example – There was a paucity of fresh vegetables after the supermarket. 

 

• PERUSE ( puh ROOZ )

Meaning – to read carefully 

Example – The couple perused the contract for many hours.

 

• REBUKE ( ri BYOOK )

Meaning – To criticize sharply 

Example – We trembled as the neighbor rebuked us for breaking the pots.

 

• SOLVENT ( SOL vent ) 

Meaning – not broke or bankrupt ; able to pay one’s bill.

Example – I never wished to just become solvent ; I want to be a millionaire.

 

• SURFEIT ( SUR fit ) 

Meaning – an excess, an excessive amount, overindulging in eating 

Example – Thanksgiving meals are usually surfeit for everyone involved.

 

• TOUT ( tout ) 

Meaning – to praise highly , brag about something publicly 

Example – Advertisements  touted the chocolate flavored toothpaste.

 

• URBANE ( ur BANE )

Meaning – poised, sophisticated , refined 

Example – The new magazine was too urbane to appeal to the wide audience.

 

• VERACITY ( vuh RAS i tee )

Meaning – truthfulness 

Example – The veracity of the janitor is loved by all.

 

• Vex ( veks)

Meaning – to confuse, to pester, to annoy.

Example  – My brother vexed me by poking me with the pencil.

 

• VIABLE ( VYE uh bul )

Meaning – capable of living, workable 

Example – As soon as I kept the plant in sunlight, I had a hope of it being viable.

 

• VITIATE ( VISH  ee ate ) 

Meaning – to make impure, pollute 

Example – Firecrackers vitiate the environment to a great extent.

 

• YAFFLE 

Meaning – To eat or drink messily 

Example –  Small kids yaffle when it comes to self – eating.

 

• Yay – Nay 

Meaning – Empty headed person.

Example – He replies in Yay- Nay made his lose the interview.

 

• ZACK 

Meaning – To walk hesitantly 

Example – The way she zacked proved that she was unwell. 

 

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To speak excellent English, you need to have excellent vocabulary. So, continue learning new words and use them in your daily English conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions about English Conversation Vocabulary

What are some good English words for daily conversation?

High-frequency conversational words that lift your English: Acquire, Convince, Genuine, Hesitate, Outstanding, Approximately, Currently, Definitely, Eventually, Absolutely, Relatively, Generally, Particularly, Significantly, Apparently. These are words native speakers use 50+ times a day. Mastering them lifts your spoken English from “good grammar” to “natural flow.”

How can I expand my English vocabulary for conversation?

Effective methods: (1) Learn 5 new words per day in CONTEXT — not from word lists. (2) Use each new word in conversation within 24 hours. (3) Read English news/blogs daily — circle one new word per article. (4) Watch English TV/podcasts and note phrases you hadn’t heard. (5) Practise with a TESOL/ESL-certified Expert who introduces new vocabulary naturally. EngVarta‘s daily 25-minute sessions let you actively use new vocabulary in real conversation, with real-time corrections.

What’s the difference between active and passive vocabulary?

Passive vocabulary: words you understand when you read or hear them but don’t use yourself (“recognise” but don’t “produce”). Active vocabulary: words you use confidently in your own speaking and writing. Most English learners have 5,000-10,000 passive words but only 1,500-3,000 active words. Becoming a fluent speaker requires moving words from passive to active — through deliberate practice and conversation, not just exposure.

How many English words do I need to be fluent?

For everyday conversation: ~2,000 active words covers 80% of speech. For professional fluency: ~5,000 active words. For native-like fluency: 10,000+. Quality matters more than quantity — using 1,500 words flexibly and naturally is better than knowing 5,000 words you struggle to retrieve. Focus on high-frequency words first; specialised vocabulary comes later as you encounter your specific contexts.

What are the most useful English conversation phrases?

High-leverage everyday phrases: “I see what you mean”, “That’s a good point”, “I couldn’t agree more”, “On the other hand”, “To be honest”, “Now that you mention it”, “Let me think about it”, “Sorry, could you repeat that?”, “What do you think?”, “It depends on…”, “I was wondering if…”, “Just to clarify…”, “Could you elaborate?”, “I’m not sure but I think…”, “From my perspective…”. Mastering 30-50 such phrases makes you sound fluent immediately.

How can I sound more fluent in English conversation?

Five high-impact techniques: (1) Use linking phrases (“on the other hand”, “in addition”, “as a result”) instead of just “and/but”. (2) Use a variety of intensifiers (“extremely”, “surprisingly”, “particularly”) instead of just “very”. (3) Vary your sentence length — mix short and long sentences. (4) Use idiomatic phrases naturally (“once in a while”, “every now and then”, “more often than not”). (5) Practise speaking out loud daily, with feedback. The fastest path: daily live practice with corrections.

What are some impressive English vocabulary words?

Vocabulary that signals strong English: Eloquent (speaking fluently and persuasively), Articulate (expressing thoughts clearly), Resilient (able to recover from difficulties), Meticulous (showing great attention to detail), Pragmatic (practical), Versatile (adaptable), Substantial (significant), Profound (deep), Comprehensive (thorough), Indispensable (essential). Use 2-3 of these naturally in a conversation and your English suddenly sounds 1-2 levels higher.

Do you know how to say “Nervous” in different ways? Let’s check its synonyms below!

Learning to use these synonyms effectively can help you better communicate with others and also improves your vocabulary.