14 Worn-Out Words & What to Use Instead. Refresh student vocabulary with better word choices. Free Classroom Poster
14 Worn-Out Words & What to Use Instead
14 Worn-Out Words & What to Use Instead
Words like “good,” “bad,” and “fun” are worn-out. Our free ESL classroom poster lists 14 overused words and their modern, powerful alternatives.
What You’ll Find:
- Tired words and their expressive substitutes.
- Sample sentences for comparison.
- Tips on when and how to use each alternative.
Sample Worn-Out Words:
- Good → Excellent, Valuable, Superb
- Bad → Awful, Harmful, Problematic
- Fun → Entertaining, Enjoyable, Hilarious
Why It Helps ESL Learners: Learners tend to stick with basic vocabulary. This chart encourages exploration and creativity, especially for essays, conversations, and storytelling.
Classroom Ideas:
Turn it into a weekly vocabulary competition.lenges without using “very.”
“Word Upgrade” group activity.
Ask students to write a paragraph using 5 upgraded words.
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