How Many Words Does It Take to Be Fluent?

Why 1,000 words is a powerful milestone for language mastery and everyday fluency.

Fluency is not a fixed number, but coverage matters. The most frequent 1,000 words unlock a huge portion of daily conversation.

Looking for common words in Italian, common words in German, common words in French, or common words in Spanish? Start with the 1,000-word lists and build from there.

Common Words focuses on frequency so you spend your time on the words that show up constantly.

Use 1,000 words as a core mastery target, then expand with topic-specific vocabulary.

Common Words turns these principles into a simple daily practice. Start with 5 minutes and build toward 1,000 words.

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