Action Verbs in English.
12 everyday action verbs words with pictures. Tap to hear each one in a British voice; choose your language from the menu to see each meaning.
About these action verbs words
These 12 words cover action verbs in everyday English, from to run and to eat to to sing. Listen to each one in a British voice, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.
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Questions
What are the most common English words for action verbs?
This page lists 12 everyday action verbs words in English: to run, to eat, to drink, to sleep, to read, to write, to speak, to listen, to see, to walk, to swim, to sing. Each one has a picture and a British audio clip.
How can I learn action verbs vocabulary quickly?
Listen to each word, say it aloud, then use it in a sentence. Hearing a word and typing it in English Dictation, and spotting it in the phrasebook conversations, helps it stick.
Is this British or American English?
The audio is a British voice and the spelling is British (for example, colour). A few words differ in American English.