Duolingo English Test Everyday conversation

Duolingo English Test: Everyday & Opinion

Flexible words for talking about experiences, choices, plans, and your own point of view.

Independent Duolingo English Test study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Friends & social life
Medium · B1
30 words

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The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

appreciate: to recognize the value or good quality of something; “I appreciate your help with the move.”
choice: an act of selecting between two or more possibilities; “Moving closer to work was a difficult choice.”
comfortable: feeling relaxed and free from pain or worry; “The chair is comfortable enough for long study sessions.”
confident: sure that you can do something successfully; “She felt more confident after practising her introduction.”
experience: knowledge or skill gained by doing or seeing something; “Volunteering was a valuable experience for him.”
familiar: known well because you have seen or used it before; “The route became familiar after a few weeks.”
interest: a feeling of wanting to learn about or take part in something; “Her interest in languages began at school.”
prefer: to like one thing more than another; “I prefer working in the morning when it is quiet.”
reason: a cause or explanation for something; “The main reason for the change was safety.”
routine: a usual way of doing things or a regular series of activities; “A simple evening routine helps me sleep.”
support: help, encouragement, or approval given to someone; “Friends can provide support during a difficult week.”
opinion: a belief or view about something; “In my opinion, public parks should be easier to reach.”
agree: to have the same opinion as another person; “I agree that the plan needs more time.”
suggest: to offer an idea for someone to consider; “I suggest meeting online if the weather is bad.”
explain: to make an idea or situation clear; “Can you explain why you chose that option?”
describe: to say what someone or something is like; “Describe a place that makes you feel calm.”
compare: to examine two or more things to see how they are alike or different; “The speaker compares city life with life in the countryside.”
prepare: to make yourself or something ready for an activity or event; “I prepared a few ideas before the discussion.”
opportunity: a situation that makes it possible to do something; “The course gave her an opportunity to meet new people.”
challenge: something difficult that tests your ability or determination; “Learning a new language is a challenge, but it is rewarding.”
alternative: another possibility or choice; “Cycling is an affordable alternative to driving.”
benefit: a helpful result or advantage; “One benefit of the class is the chance to practise with others.”
decision: a choice made after thinking about different possibilities; “Moving closer to work was a difficult decision.”
discuss: to talk or write about a subject in detail; “We discussed the advantages of studying abroad.”
effective: successful in producing the result that is wanted; “A short review is an effective way to remember new words.”
habit: something that you do regularly, often without thinking; “Reading before bed became a useful habit.”
local: relating to a particular area or neighborhood; “The local library offers free conversation groups.”
motivate: to make someone want to do something, especially something difficult; “Clear goals can motivate learners to continue.”
practical: useful and suitable for real situations; “The workshop gave us practical advice for managing time.”
recommend: to suggest that someone do or use something; “I recommend trying the quieter route during rush hour.”