Essential English Vocabulary for Daily Life and Travel

Making Invitations

Would you like to study?
Do you want to study?
Why don't you study?
Let's study.
What about studying?
How about studying?

Accepting Invitations

I'd like you to thank you a lot.
I'd love to. Good idea.
Sure, it's a great idea.
Wonderful! When and where shall we meet?
Of course, thanks for inviting me.
Yes, I'll pick you up.

Refusing Invitations

I'd love to, but I can't.
I really want to, but I have to study English.
I'm afraid I can't. I'm kind of busy.
Thank you, but I have a previous appointment.
I'm so sorry, but I can't make it.
Sorry, I can't. Maybe some other time.

Times of Day

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Days of the Week

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

A Day in the Life of José

He is my dad. His name is José. He is 35 years old and is a mechanic. He always wakes up at 8 AM. He always takes a shower and after that, he eats breakfast. At 1 PM, he goes to lunch at the restaurant with his lover.

Family Trip to Brazil

They are going to travel to Brazil in June. They are going to eat, visit their grandfather, and play. They are going to wear shorts, T-shirts, dresses, jackets, and sandals. It will probably be hot, and they are going to come back in August.

Description of a House

They are living in a house. There are two flowers and a first floor. There is... It's summer, and this day is very sunny.

Men's Clothing

• Shirt: Camisa
• Tie: Corbata
• Belt: Cinturón
• Pants: Pantalón
• Shoes: Zapatos

Women's Clothing

• Blouse: Blusa
• Skirt: Falda
• Heels: Tacos
• Dress: Vestido

More Clothing Items

• Hat: Gorro
• Jeans: Jeans
• Sweater: Chaleco

Additional Clothing

• Cap
• Jacket
• T-shirt: Polera
• Sneakers: Zapatillas

Restaurant Menu

• Cocktails
• Appetizers
• Starter
• Main Dish
• Dessert
• Beverages
• After-Dinner Drink

Cocktails

• Pisco Sour
• Vaina
• Martini
• Vodka

Appetizers

• Cheese
• Olives
• Potato Chips
• Dips

Main Dishes

• Pasta
• Turkey
• Chicken
• Beef

Beverages

• Soda
• Juice
• Mineral Water
• Coffee

Starters

• Squids
• Scallops
• King Crab

Desserts

• Ice Cream with Fresh Fruit Salad
• Chocolate Mousse

Daily Routine

I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
I press the snooze button five times every morning before I turn off the alarm and get up.
I have a cup of coffee and make breakfast. I usually read the newspaper while I have breakfast. My children like to have a shower after they have breakfast, but I like to have a shower before I get dressed.
My wife brushes her long hair, and I have short hair, so I comb my hair. How do you do your hair in the morning?
It is important to brush your teeth, and some women like to put make-up on.
After I have finished work, I go home to cook dinner. In my house, I usually make dinner. The family eats dinner together at 7:30 PM.
After dinner, I make sure that my children do their homework, and then I chill out on the sofa and watch television.
On television, I usually watch the News. My wife usually comes to tell me to take the rubbish out or wash the dishes.

Vacation Plans to Chiloé

I'm going to travel to Chiloé with my family in March. I'm going to eat, go to the beach, sleep, and dance. We are going to wear jeans, sweaters, dresses, sandals, shoes, and pajamas. It'll probably be cold, and we're going to come back in April.