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TOP 100 Verbs in English: Challenge your memory!

Learn how to use the top 100 verbs in English! I hope that this English lesson will be good reminder of common verbs that native English speakers use in daily English conversations.

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Vanessa challenges viewers to recall and understand one hundred common English verbs. The video is designed as active practice rather than a lecture on one grammar rule. Learners hear verbs used in short examples and are invited to think about meaning, form, and context. A long list can feel overwhelming, so it is helpful to treat the video as a series of smaller review sessions and focus on verbs that are useful in your own conversations.

Many examples connect verbs to everyday situations. Vanessa contrasts working late with a routine such as going to bed earlier, and she uses “function anymore” to describe something that no longer works. These examples show that learning a verb includes understanding the words that commonly follow it. “Continue lying” combines a verb with an -ing form, while “take care of” is a multiword expression meaning look after or provide help for someone or something. The examples make grammar patterns visible without requiring a learner to memorize a technical name for every construction.

The lesson also supports memory through repetition and quick recall. Before Vanessa gives an example, pause and try to produce a sentence of your own. If a verb has several meanings, use the surrounding words to decide which sense applies. For example, “work” can describe a job or whether a device operates; “take care of” can describe looking after a person, an animal, or a practical responsibility. Context keeps a familiar verb from feeling abstract.

For practice, divide the video into short sections and select a handful of verbs each time. Say each verb aloud, note a natural phrase that goes with it, and create an example about your life. You might talk about a busy workday, a device that does not function, or taking care of a pet. Review the same examples a day later without looking at your notes. The aim is useful recall and flexible use, not remembering all one hundred items after a single viewing. Building a smaller set of reliable verbs is a practical first step toward more fluent conversation.

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Introduces a hundred common verbs and the memory challenge.

Hi I'm Vanessa from SpeakEnglishWithVanessa com Are you ready to Let's do it Do you ever forget something Of course We all have For me I keep a really detailed calendar Because if I don't write it down I'll probably forget it So today we're going to be talking about 100 verbs that you have probably already learned but maybe you forgot some of them So today's lesson is a reminder lesson We're going to review the top 100 verbs in English I found a lot of lists online with top 50 verbs top 100 top 1 000 verbs in English

Try it: Choose three verbs from the lesson: one about work, one about a routine, and one about helping someone. Make a short original sentence for each.

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talk about 100 verbs

Introduces a hundred common verbs and the memory challenge. · expression

Discuss or learn about a set of one hundred action words.

Tone and use: Neutral and common. Use “talk about” to introduce a subject for discussion.

May not fit: The number describes the lesson topic, not a fixed grammar category.

Example“Today we’ll talk about verbs for describing routines.”

work late

Introduces a hundred common verbs and the memory challenge. · expression

Continue working later than the usual finishing time.

Tone and use: Common workplace phrase. Use it to describe a workday that ends late.

May not fit: It describes a late work schedule, not necessarily overtime pay.

Example“I have to work late tonight, so I’ll call you tomorrow.”

function anymore

Introduces a hundred common verbs and the memory challenge. · expression

Continue to operate or work, usually in a negative sentence.

Tone and use: Common conversational usage. Use “doesn’t function anymore” for something that has stopped working.

May not fit: Often used with a negative; “anymore” indicates a change from the past.

Example“My old laptop doesn’t function anymore.”

go to bed earlier

Uses everyday examples about routines and work. · expression

Choose an earlier time to go to bed than usual.

Tone and use: Common routine phrase. Use it when discussing a change to bedtime.

May not fit: It describes the time you go to bed, not a guarantee of falling asleep.

Example“I’m going to bed earlier because I have an early shift.”

continue lying to me

Practises verb meanings in questions and short scenarios. · expression

Keep telling me things that are not true.

Tone and use: Direct and emotionally charged. Use it when confronting someone about ongoing dishonesty.

May not fit: It can sound accusatory; use carefully in a real disagreement.

Example“Please stop continuing to lie to me about the missing keys.”

take care of her cat

Explores verb forms and examples from relationships and daily life. · expression

Look after the cat by meeting its needs.

Tone and use: Common and helpful. Use “take care of” for caring for a person, animal, or responsibility.

May not fit: Clarify the person or thing being cared for if the reference is unclear.

Example“I offered to take care of her cat while she was traveling.”

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What it means · “talk about 100 verbs”

If a lesson will talk about 100 verbs, what will it do?