OGDEN's BASIC ENGLISH
      Word Menu

      Pure Basic English is 850 words plus a few international words. This is a complete language and is a proper subset of the English language for use an International Second Language.
      Basic also has use as an introduction to English which quickly allows participation in English speaking activities. In that application there are several steps of advance. The word lists of various levels of advancement are provided below.
        Basic English Word Lists
        • Ogden's Basic English Word List
        • Alphabetic Listing
        • Basic English Words in Some Categories
        • Basic English Words in Pictures   ☺
              Pronouns, operations, directions, more
              Picturable word list   - draft
        • Basic English Verbs and Prepositions
        • International and Supplementary Words
          Discussion of International / Supplementary Words
          "International Words" - alphabetic listing
          Ogden's "International" Words - alphabetic
          Compound Words - alphabetic listing
          Words there
        Beyond Basic English
          Ogden's 150 "First Addendum - animals, plants, foods
          Ogden's 350 "Subsequent Words"
              Next Steps to 1,500 word level - alphabetic listing.
              Basic English - combined word lists - alphabetic
          Second
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      Last updated on December 20, 2007 - needed for OBE.
      December 20, 2007 - original
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