Describing Experiences | Intermediate Vocabulary

Describing Experiences in English

Experiences form much of our worldview, yet do you have the vocabulary to accurately talk about them? In this topic, learn some vocabulary that will help you describe your experiences.

Learn 12 words to describe experiences

Use these flashcards to learn the meaning of the terms for this unit. You can also practice the pronunciation by listening to the audio on each card.

Practice Exercises for Describing Experiences Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Practice using the vocabulary in context

Exercise 2 – Listening activity

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Vocabulary Quiz

Let us review the vocabulary terms to describe experiences.

TermDefinition
essentialextremely important and necessary
fairagreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable
famousknown or recognized by very many people
grandinvolving or including many people or things
heavyhaving great weight
impressiveto cause (someone) to feel admiration or interest
loudmaking or causing a lot of noise
lownot rising or extending upward a great distance
old-fashionedof the past, no longer used or accepted
politehaving or showing good manners or respect for other people
popularliked or enjoyed by many people
simplenot hard to understand or do