ESL Activities

ESL Games, Activities, Lesson Plans, Jobs & More

  • Warm-Up
  • Listen
  • Read
  • Speak
  • Write
  • Jobs
  • Podcast

in Listening· Writing

Verb List in English | A to Z Most Common English Verbs

If you’re looking for a verb list in English, you’re in the right place. Keep on reading for the A to Z, most common English action words.

Verb List in English

Let’s get into the most common verbs list. Scroll down to the next section to see the pictures.

  • bring
  • call
  • drink
  • eat
  • find
  • give
  • go
  • leave
  • listen
  • look
  • make
  • plan
  • read
  • see
  • stay
  • study
  • swim
  • think
  • walk

A to Z English Verbs

Check out these A to Z verbs in English.

bring

Bring

call

Call

drink

Drink

eat

Eat

find

Find

give

Give

go

Go

leave

Leave

listen

Listen

look

Look

make

make

play

Play

read

Read

say

Say

see

See

study

Study

swim

Swim

think

Think

walk

Walk

List of English Verbs Chart

Have a look at this chart with verb words in English.

verb list chart in English

Verb List in English: FAQs

There are a number of common questions that people have about English verbs. Here are the answers to some of the most popular ones.

What do you do with food?

I eat it.

What’s a quick way to move on your feet?

You run.

What do you do with a book or newspaper?

I read it.

How do you put your thoughts on paper?

I write them.

What do you do when you’re tired at night?

I sleep.

What do you do in the water to move around?

I swim.

 

What do people do when they communicate verbally?

They talk.

How do you prepare a meal?

I cook it.

How do you get from one place to another in a car?

I drive.

What do you do when you make music with your voice?

I sing.

What’s a rhythmic movement to music called?

It’s called dancing.

Common English Verbs Quiz

Try out this simple quiz to see how many English verbs you know!

Learn More English Vocabulary

Now that you’ve mastered this common verbs list in English it’s time to turn your attention to some other areas. Here are a few suggestions:

  • Adjectives that start with A
  • Homonym examples with sentences
  • Adjectives that begin with L
  • Kinds of drinks English
  • Positive personality traits

A to Z Verb List in English: Join the Conversation

Do you have any English verbs that you’d like to add to this list? Leave a comment and let us know. We’d love to hear from you.

About Jackie

Jackie Bolen has been teaching English for more than 20 years to students in South Korea and Canada. She's taught all ages, levels and kinds of TEFL classes. She holds an MA degree, along with the Celta and Delta English teaching certifications.

Jackie is the author of more than 100 books for English teachers and English learners, including Business English Vocabulary Builder, 67 ESL Conversation Topics,and 39 No-Prep/Low-Prep ESL Speaking Activities for Teenagers and Adults. She loves to share her ESL games, activities, teaching tips, and more with other teachers throughout the world.

You can find her on social media at:
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram

« Homonyms Examples with Pictures | Homonyms with Sentences
Irregular Verb Activities for ESL | Lesson Plans & Worksheets »
Great Debates for ESL/EFL: 39 Important Debating Topics for English Learners and Teachers (Teaching...
Great Debates for ESL/EFL: 39 Important Debating Topics for English Learners and Teachers (Teaching...
Check Price on Amazon
103 Low-Prep ESL Speaking Games & Activities for Kids, Teenagers, and Adults: The Ultimate Book for...
103 Low-Prep ESL Speaking Games & Activities for Kids, Teenagers, and Adults: The Ultimate Book for...
Check Price on Amazon
67 ESL Conversation Topics with Questions, Vocabulary, Writing Prompts & More: For English Teachers...
67 ESL Conversation Topics with Questions, Vocabulary, Writing Prompts & More: For English Teachers...
Check Price on Amazon
Sale 1001 English Expressions and Phrases: Common Sentences and Dialogues Used by Native English Speakers...
1001 English Expressions and Phrases: Common Sentences and Dialogues Used by Native English Speakers...
Check Price on Amazon

Search this site

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What does this mean? I recommend products (only ones that I like) and if you purchase a product through that link, I earn some money.

Sale 39 No-Prep/Low-Prep ESL Speaking Activities: For Teenagers and Adults
39 No-Prep/Low-Prep ESL Speaking Activities: For Teenagers and Adults
Check Price on Amazon
Sale 39 Task-Based Language Teaching and Learning Activities: A Very Practical Guide to Using TBL in the...
39 Task-Based Language Teaching and Learning Activities: A Very Practical Guide to Using TBL in the...
Check Price on Amazon
ESL Classroom Management

ESL Classroom Management Tips and Tricks | Teaching ESL

last day of school games

Last Day of School Ideas for Games, Activities & More

giving-instructions-esl-classroom

Giving Instructions: Tips for Teachers | Teaching ESL Abroad

things that come in pairs chart

Things That Come in Pairs: List, Pictures & Chart of Pairs of Things

ESL role playing ideas

Role Play Topics and Ideas for ESL | ESL Role Playing Activity

Sale 101 ESL Activities: For Teenagers and Adults
101 ESL Activities: For Teenagers and Adults
Check Price on Amazon
  • About + Contact
  • Privacy Policy

Top Selling ESL Activity Book

39 No-Prep/Low-Prep ESL Speaking Activities: For Teenagers and Adults (Teaching ESL Conversation and...
39 No-Prep/Low-Prep ESL Speaking Activities: For Teenagers and Adults (Teaching ESL Conversation and...
Check Price on Amazon

Search

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

More ESL Activities and Games

animal sounds in English chart

Animal Sounds List in English | Animal Noises Onomatopoeia

teach months of the year

Teaching Months of the Year ESL (Games, Activities, Lesson Plans)

drinks vocabulary in English

Drinks Vocabulary in English | Names of Beverages With Pictures

esl-white-board-activities

Whiteboard Games and Activities for ESL Classes

About, Contact, Privacy Policy

Best-selling author and English teacher Jackie Bolen has been talking ESL activities and games since 2015. The goal is to bring you the best ideas, lesson plans, and activity recommendations for your TEFL classes.

Get in touch: About + Contact

Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Email: jb.business.online@gmail.com

Pinterest

Facebook

TikTok

YouTube

LinkedIn

Address: 2436 Kelly Ave, Port Coquitlam, Canada

Copyright © 2025 Jackie Bolen + ESL Activities. All rights reserved.