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How the words we teach English language learners changed

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How the words we teach English language learners changed
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This article explores how the 'General Service List' of essential English vocabulary has evolved between 1953 and 2023. It highlights a shift from concrete, hands-on nouns to more abstract, professional, and modern terminology.

Look through the words scattered around this page. Every one of them is among the most commonly used words in the English language.

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