OGDEN's BASIC ENGLISH
    Word Menu

    Pure Basic English is 850 words plus a few international words. This is a complete language and is a proper subset of the English language for use an International Second Language.
    Basic also has use as an introduction to English which quickly allows participation in English speaking activities. In that application there are several steps of advance. The word lists of various levels of advancement are provided below.
  • Basic English Word Lists
    • Ogden's Basic English Word List
    • Alphabetic Listing
    • Basic English Words in Some Categories
    • Basic English Words in Pictures   ☺
          Pronouns, operations, directions, more
          Picturable word list   - draft
    • Basic English Verbs and Prepositions
       
    • International and Supplementary Words
      Discussion of International / Supplementary Words
      "International Words" - alphabetic listing
      Ogden's "International" Words - alphabetic
      Compound Words - alphabetic listing
      Words there
      Ogden's 150 "First Addendum - animals, plants, foods
      Ogden's 350 "Subsequent Words"
          Next Steps to 1,500 word level - alphabetic listing.
          Basic English - combined word lists - alphabetic
    Ogden's Basic English
    Basic English Institute
    About this Page : wordmenu.html -- Links to wordlists for various steps of Basic English.
    Last updated on December 20, 2007 - needed for OBE.
    December 20, 2007 - original
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