My English Words List - July - 2026

good life

noun

She grew up poor but is now living the good life.

He moved from the city to the country in search of the good life.

best friend

noun

She’s my best friend.

We have been best friends since high school.

middle age

noun

as our generation approaches middle age

anthem

anthem

noun

“O Canada” was proclaimed Canada’s national anthem in 1980, a century after it was first sung in 1880. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallée, and the French lyrics were written by Adolphe-Basile Routhier.

Athens

Athens

geographical name

Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece.

prance

prance

verb

The singer pranced around on stage.

heat wave

noun

All of Ontario appears to be in for another heat wave this week as Environment Canada meteorologists forecast feels-like temperatures of up to 45 C.

human nature

noun

In their efforts to persuade us to buy this or that product, advertisers have made a close study of human nature and have classified all our little weaknesses. - Lesson 26 Wanted: a large biscuit tin, New Concept English Book 3

salami

salami

noun

Assorted Italian salami

Chicken, turkey, pastrami, salami — this little bodega’s sandwiches have it all. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026

French leave

noun

French leave

English breakfast

noun

Full English breakfast with fried bread served at a cafe in Brighton

Chinese cabbage

noun

Chinese cabbage