Communication Notebook

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How to Use This Book

This Notebook Is YOUR Communication Tool

Point to words you want to say
Show the page to your conversation partner
Read words aloud when you find them
Write in the blank spaces to add your own words

Tips for Using This Notebook

Keep it with you. Carry it in your purse or bag at all times.
Use the search. Type a word in the search box at the top to find it quickly.
Use the categories. Click section names in the sidebar to jump to topics.
Point and show. It's perfectly okay to just point. Your conversation partner can read the word.
Take your time. There is no rush. People will wait for you.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CONVERSATION PARTNERS

I have a speech condition called aphasia.

I understand everything you say.

Sometimes I need to look up words in this book.

Please be patient. I will point to words or read them.

Thank you for understanding.

Tips for Conversation Partners

Give me time to find words in this book
Ask yes or no questions when possible
Offer choices: "Do you mean this or that?"
Don't finish my sentences unless I signal you to
Watch for pointing — I may point at a word
I UNDERSTAND you — speak normally to me
Written words may be easier than spoken words for me to produce

Table of Contents

Sections in This Notebook

1. How to Use This Book
2. Emergency & Medical Alert
3. My People
4. Quick Reference Phrases
5. Body Parts
6. Health & Symptoms
7. Medical Appointments
8. People & Relationships
9. Feelings & Emotions
10. Home & Daily Living
11. Food & Meals
12. Time & Calendar
13. Places & Toronto
14. TTC Subway Stations
15. Shopping & Money
16. Weather & Outdoors
17. Hobbies & Activities
18. Technology
19. Numbers
20. Action Words
21. Descriptive Words
22. Alphabetical Index
23. Notes & Updates

Quick Section Finder (Tab Colours)

RED — Emergency & Medical Alert
BLUE — Body & Health
GREEN — My People
YELLOW — Home & Daily Living
ORANGE — Food & Meals
PURPLE — Places & Transit

Emergency & Medical Alert

My Personal Information

Name: [Your Name]
Address: [Your Address]
City: Toronto, ON
Postal Code: [Your Postal Code]
Phone: [Your Phone]

Emergency Contacts

Primary Contact: [Name] — [Relationship] — [Phone]
Secondary Contact: [Name] — [Relationship] — [Phone]

Allergies

[List allergies here or write "No known allergies"]

Emergency Phrases

I need help
Call 911
I need an ambulance
I'm having an emergency
Please call my family
I can't breathe
I'm in pain
I feel faint
I need to sit down
I need water
I need my medication
Take me to the hospital

Toronto Hospitals

Toronto General Hospital Toronto Western Hospital Mount Sinai Hospital St. Michael's Hospital Sunnybrook Hospital North York General Hospital Scarborough Health Network Humber River Hospital

My People

My Family

Spouse/Partner: [Name] — [Phone]
Children:
• [Child 1 Name] — [Phone]
• [Child 2 Name] — [Phone]
• [Child 3 Name] — [Phone]
Grandchildren:
• [Grandchild 1] — age [X]
• [Grandchild 2] — age [X]
Siblings:
• [Sibling 1 Name] — [Phone]
• [Sibling 2 Name] — [Phone]

My Health Team

Family Doctor: Dr. [Name] — [Phone] — [Clinic Name]
Neurologist: Dr. [Name] — [Phone] — [Hospital]
Speech-Language Pathologist: [Name] — [Phone]
Pharmacy: [Name] — [Phone] — [Address]
Other Specialists:
• Dr. [Name] ([Specialty]) — [Phone]
• Dr. [Name] ([Specialty]) — [Phone]

My Friends

Close Friends:
• [Friend 1] — [how you know them]
• [Friend 2] — [how you know them]
• [Friend 3] — [how you know them]
Neighbours:
• [Neighbour 1] — [which house/unit]
• [Neighbour 2] — [which house/unit]

Other Important People

• [Hairdresser/Barber] — [Phone]
• [Accountant] — [Phone]
• [Building Super] — [Phone]

Quick Reference Phrases

Point at These Phrases

I have aphasia.
I know the word but can't say it.
Please wait while I find the word.
Can I show you in my book?
I need more time.

Greetings

Hello Hi Good morning Good afternoon Good evening Good to see you Nice to meet you How are you?

Starting a Topic

I want to tell you...
I need to say...
I'd like to...
Remember when...
Can we talk about...
I have a question about...
Did you know...
What do you think about...

Getting Attention

Excuse me
May I ask...
Can you help me?
One moment please
I need help with...
I have something to say

Asking for Help

Please speak slower
Can you repeat that?
I didn't understand
What does that mean?
Can you write it down?
Can you show me?
Please give me choices
Is it this or that?
The word is on the tip of my tongue
I'll find it in my book
Let me look it up
Give me a moment
I know what I mean
Bear with me

Yes/No Responses

Yes No Maybe I think so I don't think so I'm not sure That's right That's wrong I agree I disagree Okay All right Of course Absolutely Not really Definitely

Ending Conversations

Thank you
Thanks for your patience
Thanks for understanding
I appreciate it
Goodbye
Bye for now
See you later
See you tomorrow
Take care
Talk to you soon
Have a good day
Have a nice evening
Until next time
It was nice talking
I have to go now
I need to leave now

When You Can't Find the Word

It's like a...
It's similar to...
It sounds like...
It starts with...
It rhymes with...
It's the opposite of...
You use it for...
It's a type of...
It's in the...
It's the thing that...
You know, the...

When You Said the Wrong Word

No, that's not right
Wait, I mean...
Let me try again
That's not the word
I said it wrong
The other one
Not that, the other...
Sorry, wrong word

When You Understand

I understand Got it I see That makes sense Okay, I follow Yes, I know Right Uh-huh I see what you mean

When You Don't Understand

I don't understand
I'm lost
I'm confused
That doesn't make sense
Can you say it differently?
Use different words?
I don't follow
Start over?

Body Parts

Body Diagram — Front View

Body Diagram — Back View

Face — Close-Up

Hand — Close-Up

Head and Face

hair scalp head forehead temple eyebrow eyelid eyelash eye pupil ear earlobe nose nose bridge nostril cheek mouth upper lip lower lip lips teeth tongue jaw chin

Neck and Torso

neck throat shoulder chest breast armpit back upper back middle back lower back spine shoulder blade stomach abdomen waist hip buttocks

Arms and Hands

arm upper arm elbow forearm wrist hand palm back of hand finger thumb index finger middle finger ring finger pinky finger fingernail fingertip knuckle

Legs and Feet

leg thigh knee back of knee shin calf ankle foot heel sole of foot toe toenail

Internal Organs

brain heart lungs liver stomach intestines kidneys bladder windpipe (trachea) food pipe (esophagus) voice box (larynx)

Health & Symptoms

Types of Pain

pain ache hurt sore tender sharp dull throbbing stabbing burning stinging cramping shooting radiating constant comes and goes pressure tightness

Pain Scale (0-10)

0 - No pain 1-2 - Mild pain 3-4 - Moderate pain 5-6 - Quite bad 7-8 - Severe pain 9-10 - Worst possible

Sensations

numbness tingling pins and needles itching burning prickling cold hot warm heavy weak stiff tight swollen tender

General Symptoms

fever chills sweating fatigue tiredness weakness dizziness faintness lightheaded nausea vomiting loss of appetite weight loss weight gain swelling

Head Symptoms

headache migraine pressure dizziness vertigo ringing in ears blurred vision double vision sensitivity to light

Breathing Symptoms

short of breath wheezing coughing chest tightness chest pain difficulty breathing congestion runny nose sinus pressure

Stomach and Digestive

stomach ache heartburn indigestion bloating gas constipation diarrhea nausea vomiting cramps loss of appetite difficulty swallowing

Skin Symptoms

rash itching bruising bleeding discharge lump bump sore wound infection inflammation swelling

Sleep Problems

can't sleep wake up at night sleep too much tired all day nightmares snoring

Pain Timing

all the time sometimes rarely constant occasional morning afternoon evening night when I move when I rest when I eat when I breathe when I walk when I sit when I stand when I lie down getting worse getting better staying the same started today started yesterday started last week started last month

Medical Appointments

Arriving at the Doctor's Office

I have an appointment
My name is...
I need to check in
Here is my health card
I'm here to see Dr...
What time is my appointment?
How long is the wait?
Where do I sit?

During the Appointment

I need to tell you...
I have a concern about...
Something is wrong with my...
I've been having...
It started...
It hurts when...
I feel...
Can you check my...
I need a refill
My medication isn't working
I have a question about...
What do you recommend?

Questions to Ask

What is wrong?
What is the diagnosis?
What caused this?
What treatment do I need?
Do I need medication?
Do I need tests?
When should I come back?
Should I see a specialist?
Is this serious?
What should I watch for?
Are there side effects?
When will I feel better?

After the Appointment

Where do I get blood work?
Where is the lab?
Where is the pharmacy?
When is my next appointment?
How do I make an appointment?
I need a referral
I need a prescription
I need a note for...

Medication Types

pill tablet capsule liquid syrup drops cream ointment gel patch injection inhaler spray

Medication Instructions

once a day twice a day three times a day every 4 hours every 6 hours every 8 hours with food without food before meals after meals at bedtime in the morning as needed

Problems with Medication

I forgot to take it
I took too much
I ran out
It makes me feel sick
It doesn't work
I have side effects
I need a refill
The dose is too strong
The dose is too weak
I'm allergic to it

My Current Medications

Medication 1: [Name] — [Dose] — [When Taken]
Medication 2: [Name] — [Dose] — [When Taken]
Medication 3: [Name] — [Dose] — [When Taken]
Medication 4: [Name] — [Dose] — [When Taken]
Medication 5: [Name] — [Dose] — [When Taken]

People & Relationships

Immediate Family

husband wife spouse partner son daughter child children baby mother father parent

Extended Family

grandmother grandfather grandparent grandson granddaughter grandchild grandchildren great-grandchild sister brother sibling aunt uncle cousin niece nephew mother-in-law father-in-law sister-in-law brother-in-law son-in-law daughter-in-law stepmother stepfather stepchild half-sister half-brother

Other Relationships

friend best friend close friend old friend new friend neighbour acquaintance colleague coworker boss employee caregiver helper aide doctor nurse therapist

Describing Age

baby toddler child teenager young adult adult middle-aged senior elderly young old older

Physical Appearance

tall short medium height thin slim average build heavy overweight large muscular fit petite

Hair Description

blonde brunette redhead black hair grey hair white hair brown hair bald balding short hair long hair medium length curly straight wavy thin hair thick hair

Face Description

round face oval face long face beard mustache clean-shaven wrinkles freckles glasses wears glasses blue eyes brown eyes green eyes hazel eyes

Personality

friendly kind nice quiet talkative shy outgoing funny serious patient impatient calm nervous relaxed energetic tired busy

Feelings & Emotions

Positive Feelings

happy glad pleased joyful excited thrilled content satisfied grateful thankful hopeful optimistic calm peaceful relaxed comfortable relieved proud confident loved appreciated

Negative Feelings

sad unhappy upset depressed down blue angry mad frustrated annoyed irritated furious anxious worried nervous stressed overwhelmed afraid scared frightened terrified lonely isolated alone disappointed discouraged hopeless embarrassed ashamed guilty confused uncertain lost bored restless impatient

Neutral and Physical Feelings

tired exhausted sleepy hungry thirsty full hot cold comfortable surprised shocked curious interested indifferent okay so-so fine not great

Intensity Words

a little somewhat very extremely completely not at all kind of really totally

Home & Daily Living

House Cross-Section Diagram

Rooms of the House

kitchen living room dining room bedroom bathroom hallway entrance front door back door basement attic garage laundry room storage room closet

Outdoor Areas

front yard backyard garden patio deck balcony porch driveway sidewalk

Apartment/Condo Terms

lobby elevator stairs parking garage mailroom storage locker gym pool party room concierge superintendent building manager

Kitchen Layout Diagram

Kitchen Appliances

refrigerator fridge freezer stove oven microwave dishwasher toaster kettle coffee maker blender mixer food processor

Cookware

pot pan frying pan saucepan baking dish baking sheet cutting board mixing bowl measuring cup measuring spoon

Kitchen Utensils

knife fork spoon spatula ladle tongs whisk peeler grater can opener bottle opener corkscrew colander strainer

Dishes

plate bowl cup mug glass dish serving dish platter pitcher container lid jar

Other Kitchen Items

sink tap faucet counter cupboard drawer pantry dish towel oven mitt sponge dish soap garbage recycling compost paper towel plastic wrap aluminum foil

Place Setting Diagram

Bathroom Layout Diagram

Bathroom Fixtures

toilet bathtub shower sink faucet tap mirror medicine cabinet towel rack toilet paper holder shower curtain bath mat

Toiletries

soap hand soap body wash shampoo conditioner toothpaste toothbrush dental floss mouthwash deodorant razor shaving cream lotion moisturizer face cream sunscreen makeup lipstick perfume hair brush comb hair dryer nail clippers tweezers cotton balls tissues towel toilet paper

Bathroom Actions

wash hands brush teeth floss shower take a bath wash hair dry off use toilet flush wash face put on makeup shave apply lotion comb hair brush hair

Bedroom Layout Diagram

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Labelled diagram of bedroom

Bedroom Furniture

bed mattress headboard nightstand bedside table dresser chest of drawers wardrobe closet mirror chair lamp desk

Bedding

pillow pillowcase sheet fitted sheet flat sheet blanket comforter duvet quilt bedspread mattress pad

Bedroom Actions

sleep wake up get up go to bed make the bed change sheets set alarm turn off alarm nap rest lie down get dressed undress get ready

Living Room Layout Diagram

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Labelled diagram of living room

Living Room Furniture

sofa couch loveseat armchair recliner ottoman coffee table end table side table bookshelf entertainment center cabinet lamp floor lamp table lamp

Living Room Electronics

television TV remote control cable box DVD player stereo speaker

Living Room Decor

rug carpet curtains drapes blinds picture painting photograph frame plant vase flowers candle clock

Clothing Diagram

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Labelled diagram of clothing items

Clothing - Tops

shirt blouse t-shirt sweater cardigan hoodie sweatshirt jacket coat vest tank top

Clothing - Bottoms

pants trousers jeans shorts skirt dress leggings sweatpants

Outerwear

coat jacket raincoat winter coat parka windbreaker vest

Footwear

shoes sneakers runners boots sandals slippers heels flats loafers

Accessories

hat cap toque scarf gloves mittens belt purse bag backpack wallet watch jewellery necklace bracelet earrings ring

Undergarments

underwear bra socks stockings tights

Clothing Actions

get dressed undress put on take off change clothes button unbutton zip unzip tie untie

Household Tasks

clean wash dry fold iron vacuum sweep dust mop organize tidy put away do laundry wash dishes load dishwasher unload dishwasher take out garbage water plants make bed change sheets

Daily Routine - Morning

wake up get dressed shower wash face brush teeth brush hair take medication eat breakfast drink coffee drink tea read newspaper watch news make bed get ready

Daily Routine - Afternoon

eat lunch rest nap watch TV read do puzzles go for walk visit friend go shopping phone call appointment

Daily Routine - Evening/Night

eat dinner cook prepare meal watch TV read book relax talk to family go to bed take medication brush teeth wash face change clothes turn off lights sleep set alarm

Food & Meals

Meals

breakfast lunch dinner supper brunch snack dessert

Meal Words

hungry full starving appetite portion serving second helping leftovers takeout delivery reservation menu order bill tip

Fruits

apple banana orange grape strawberry blueberry raspberry blackberry cherry peach pear plum mango pineapple watermelon cantaloupe honeydew kiwi lemon lime grapefruit tangerine coconut pomegranate fig date raisin cranberry

Leafy Greens

spinach kale swiss chard chard collard greens arugula lettuce romaine iceberg lettuce mixed greens spring mix watercress bok choy cabbage red cabbage napa cabbage brussels sprouts mustard greens beet greens turnip greens dandelion greens endive radicchio

Vegetables

avocado carrot potato sweet potato yam onion red onion shallot garlic celery broccoli broccolini cauliflower tomato cherry tomato grape tomato cucumber pepper bell pepper red pepper green pepper yellow pepper hot pepper jalapeno zucchini squash butternut squash acorn squash spaghetti squash pumpkin eggplant mushroom portobello shiitake cremini corn peas snow peas snap peas green beans asparagus artichoke beets turnip parsnip radish daikon leek green onion scallion fennel kohlrabi rutabaga celeriac jicama okra rhubarb

Beans & Legumes

chickpeas lentils red lentils green lentils black beans kidney beans navy beans white beans pinto beans cannellini beans lima beans fava beans edamame split peas black-eyed peas hummus refried beans baked beans

Tofu & Plant Protein

tofu firm tofu silken tofu tempeh seitan veggie burger veggie sausage plant-based meat Beyond Meat Impossible Burger vegetarian vegan meatless plant-based

Nuts & Seeds

almonds walnuts cashews peanuts pecans pistachios hazelnuts macadamia Brazil nuts pine nuts sunflower seeds pumpkin seeds sesame seeds chia seeds flax seeds hemp seeds peanut butter almond butter tahini

Fresh Herbs

basil parsley cilantro mint dill rosemary thyme oregano sage chives tarragon bay leaf lemongrass ginger

Meat

beef steak ground beef roast beef hamburger meatballs pork ham bacon pork chop sausage lamb veal

Poultry

chicken chicken breast chicken thigh chicken wing chicken leg turkey duck

Fish and Seafood

fish salmon tuna cod trout halibut sole tilapia shrimp crab lobster scallops mussels clams

Other Proteins

eggs tofu beans lentils chickpeas nuts almonds peanuts walnuts

Dairy

milk whole milk 2% milk 1% milk skim milk chocolate milk almond milk soy milk oat milk cheese cheddar mozzarella Swiss Parmesan feta cream cheese cottage cheese yogurt Greek yogurt butter cream sour cream ice cream

Grains and Breads

bread white bread whole wheat bread rye bread sourdough multigrain bread bagel bun roll baguette pita naan tortilla wrap toast English muffin croissant muffin rice white rice brown rice pasta spaghetti penne macaroni noodles oatmeal cereal granola

Hot Drinks

coffee decaf espresso latte cappuccino tea black tea green tea herbal tea chamomile peppermint tea hot chocolate hot water

Cold Drinks

water ice water sparkling water soda pop cola ginger ale lemonade iced tea juice orange juice apple juice cranberry juice grape juice smoothie milkshake

Alcoholic Drinks

wine red wine white wine rosé beer ale cider cocktail

Drink Additions

sugar sweetener honey cream milk lemon ice no ice

Cooking Methods

cook bake roast grill fry sauté stir-fry steam boil simmer poach broil barbecue microwave toast warm up reheat

Food Preparation

cut chop dice slice mince grate peel wash rinse drain mix stir whisk beat

Taste Words

salty sweet sour bitter spicy mild hot (spicy) bland flavourful rich light delicious tasty

Restaurant - Arriving

reservation table for two table for four wait time waiting list hostess booth table patio

Restaurant - Ordering

Can I see the menu?
What are the specials?
I'll have the...
I'd like...
What do you recommend?
What's in this?
I'm allergic to...
No [ingredient] please

Restaurant - During Meal

Can I have more water?
This is delicious
This is not what I ordered
Can I have the bill?
Where is the washroom?

Restaurant - Paying

bill check separate bills together cash credit card debit tip gratuity

Time & Calendar

Days of the Week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Day Words

today tomorrow yesterday day weekday weekend this week next week last week

Months

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Seasons

spring summer fall autumn winter

Time of Day

morning noon afternoon evening night midnight dawn dusk sunrise sunset

Clock Times

o'clock half past quarter past quarter to a.m. p.m.

Present Time

now right now at the moment currently today this week this month this year these days

Past Time

before earlier previously ago in the past yesterday last week last month last year a while ago long ago recently just now

Future Time

later soon in a while tomorrow next week next month next year in the future someday eventually shortly in a moment in a minute in an hour

Frequency

always usually often sometimes occasionally rarely seldom never hardly ever once twice every day every week every month daily weekly monthly

Ontario Statutory Holidays

New Year's Day - January 1 Family Day - February Good Friday - March/April Easter - March/April Victoria Day - May Canada Day - July 1 Civic Holiday - August Labour Day - September Thanksgiving - October Christmas Day - December 25 Boxing Day - December 26

Other Important Days

Valentine's Day - February 14 St. Patrick's Day - March 17 Mother's Day - May Father's Day - June Remembrance Day - November 11 Halloween - October 31 New Year's Eve - December 31

Places & Locations

Toronto Neighbourhoods - Downtown

Downtown Financial District Entertainment District Harbourfront St. Lawrence Market Distillery District Chinatown Kensington Market Queen West King West Corktown Cabbagetown

Toronto Neighbourhoods - Midtown

Midtown Yorkville Rosedale Forest Hill The Annex Casa Loma Summerhill Moore Park Deer Park Davisville Mount Pleasant

Toronto Neighbourhoods - East/West/North

East York Riverdale Leslieville The Beaches Danforth Greektown High Park Parkdale Roncesvalles Junction Bloor West Village Liberty Village North York Willowdale Don Mills Scarborough Etobicoke

Toronto Landmarks

CN Tower Rogers Centre Scotiabank Arena Union Station Toronto City Hall Nathan Phillips Square Ontario Place Exhibition Place Eaton Centre PATH (underground) Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) Ontario Science Centre Ripley's Aquarium Toronto Zoo Casa Loma Hockey Hall of Fame

Parks

High Park Trinity Bellwoods Park Riverdale Park Queen's Park Edwards Gardens Toronto Islands Rouge Park Scarborough Bluffs

Shopping Centres

Eaton Centre Yorkdale Mall Scarborough Town Centre Fairview Mall Sherway Gardens Dufferin Mall

Directions

left right straight ahead back forward behind beside next to across from near far close corner block

Giving Directions

Go straight
Turn left
Turn right
It's on the left
It's on the right
Go past the...
Stop at the...
You'll see the...
It's next to the...

Vehicles

car truck van SUV minivan taxi cab Uber Lyft bus shuttle

Driving Words

drive park stop turn turn left turn right go straight slow down speed up back up reverse highway street intersection traffic light stop sign

TTC Subway - All Stations

TTC Subway Map

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TTC Subway system map with all lines and stations

Transit Basics

TTC subway streetcar bus station stop platform track route line PRESTO card tap transfer fare entrance exit escalator elevator stairs accessible delay service alert

Transit Phrases

Which way to...?
Is this the right train?
Does this bus go to...?
Where do I transfer?
How many stops?
What's the next stop?
I need to get off at...
Excuse me, getting off

Line 1 — Yonge-University (Yellow)

Vaughan Extension:

Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Highway 407 Pioneer Village York University Finch West Downsview Park Sheppard West

University Branch:

Wilson Yorkdale Lawrence West Glencairn Eglinton West St. Clair West Dupont Spadina St. George Museum Queen's Park St. Patrick Osgoode St. Andrew Union

Yonge Branch:

King Queen Dundas College Wellesley Bloor-Yonge Rosedale Summerhill St. Clair Eglinton Davisville Lawrence York Mills Sheppard-Yonge North York Centre Finch

Line 2 — Bloor-Danforth (Green)

Kipling Islington Royal York Old Mill Jane Runnymede High Park Keele Dundas West Lansdowne Dufferin Ossington Christie Bathurst Spadina St. George Bay Bloor-Yonge Sherbourne Castle Frank Broadview Chester Pape Donlands Greenwood Coxwell Woodbine Main Street Victoria Park Warden Kennedy

Line 4 — Sheppard (Purple)

Sheppard-Yonge Bayview Bessarion Leslie Don Mills

Line 5 — Eglinton (Orange)

Mount Dennis Keelesdale Caledonia Dufferin Fairbank Oakwood Cedarvale Forest Hill Chaplin Avenue Eglinton Leaside Laird Don Mills Road Science Centre Aga Khan Museum Ferrand Wynford Sloane O'Connor Pharmacy Hakimi Lebovic Golden Mile Birchmount Kennedy

★ = Transfer station

Shopping & Money

Types of Stores

pharmacy drugstore grocery store supermarket convenience store bakery butcher deli farmers market mall shopping centre department store hardware store clothing store shoe store bookstore dollar store thrift store

Toronto Stores

Loblaws No Frills Metro Sobeys Shoppers Drug Mart Costco Walmart Canadian Tire Home Depot Winners Dollarama

Shopping Words

buy pay cost price sale discount receipt return exchange refund cash credit card debit card tap PIN bag basket cart checkout cashier line queue fitting room

Shopping Phrases

Where is the...?
How much is this?
Do you have...?
Can I try this on?
Do you have a smaller/larger size?
I'd like to return this
Can I pay by card?
Where is the checkout?

Canadian Money

dollar loonie (1 dollar coin) toonie (2 dollar coin) quarter (25 cents) dime (10 cents) nickel (5 cents) bill cash change coin

Banking

bank ATM bank machine account chequing account savings account balance deposit withdraw transfer statement online banking

Weather & Outdoors

Temperature

hot warm mild cool cold freezing humid dry

Weather Conditions

sunny cloudy partly cloudy overcast rainy snowy windy foggy stormy icy slippery clear rain snow sleet hail drizzle downpour flurries blizzard ice storm freezing rain

Weather Phrases

It's nice out
It's cold today
It's supposed to rain
Bundle up
Dress warmly
Take an umbrella
Watch for ice
It's slippery

Toronto Weather (Typical)

Spring: 5–15°C Summer: 25–35°C Fall: 5–15°C Winter: -10 to 0°C

Nature

tree flower grass bush leaf branch garden park trail path pond lake river

Animals

bird squirrel rabbit raccoon skunk deer dog cat duck goose seagull

Hobbies & Activities

Common Hobbies

reading writing gardening cooking baking knitting sewing crafts painting drawing photography puzzles crosswords sudoku cards board games walking swimming yoga golf fishing

Entertainment

movie film TV show series documentary comedy drama news sports music song concert radio podcast book novel magazine newspaper library

Exercise

walk go for a walk exercise stretch yoga swim bike jog run gym fitness class

Sports

hockey baseball basketball football soccer tennis golf skating skiing curling

Technology

Phone

phone cell phone mobile smartphone landline charger battery screen voicemail text call answer hang up dial ring

Phone Actions

Make a call Answer the phone Hang up Send a text Check voicemail Charge the phone Turn on Turn off Volume up Volume down Mute

Computer

computer laptop desktop tablet screen monitor keyboard mouse charger printer internet Wi-Fi website email browser search Google password login logout

Computer Actions

Turn on Turn off Restart Open Close Save Print Copy Paste Delete Search Type Click Scroll

Television

television TV remote control cable streaming Netflix channel CBC CTV Global CP24 TSN Sportsnet

TV Actions

Turn on Turn off Change channel Volume up Volume down Mute Pause Play Rewind Fast forward

Numbers & Measurements

Numbers 1–20

1 — one 2 — two 3 — three 4 — four 5 — five 6 — six 7 — seven 8 — eight 9 — nine 10 — ten 11 — eleven 12 — twelve 13 — thirteen 14 — fourteen 15 — fifteen 16 — sixteen 17 — seventeen 18 — eighteen 19 — nineteen 20 — twenty

Numbers by Tens

10 — ten 20 — twenty 30 — thirty 40 — forty 50 — fifty 60 — sixty 70 — seventy 80 — eighty 90 — ninety 100 — one hundred

Large Numbers

100 — one hundred 500 — five hundred 1,000 — one thousand 10,000 — ten thousand 100,000 — one hundred thousand 1,000,000 — one million

Money Amounts

$5 — five dollars $10 — ten dollars $20 — twenty dollars $50 — fifty dollars $100 — one hundred dollars

Metric Measurements

millimetre (mm) centimetre (cm) metre (m) kilometre (km) gram (g) kilogram (kg) millilitre (mL) litre (L) Celsius (°C)

Temperature Reference

Freezing: 0°C Room temperature: 20–22°C Body temperature: 37°C Hot summer day: 30°C

Action Words (Verbs)

Morning Routine

wake up get up stretch shower bathe wash brush teeth brush hair comb hair get dressed put on eat breakfast drink take medication

Eating and Drinking

eat drink taste chew swallow bite sip cook prepare make serve cut slice pour stir

Household Actions

clean wash dry fold iron vacuum sweep dust mop organize tidy put away

Personal Care

wash shower bathe brush comb dry apply put on take off shave moisturize

Movement

go come move walk run jog stand sit lie get up sit down stand up turn turn around go up go down go in go out arrive leave enter exit

Hand Actions

reach grab hold pick up put down carry push pull lift drop throw catch open close touch point wave

Communication Verbs

say tell ask answer speak talk listen hear read write explain describe call phone text email show

Speed and Timing

hurry rush slow down speed up wait stop start continue finish rest relax sleep nap

Descriptive Words

Size

big small large little tiny huge enormous medium average long short tall wide narrow thick thin deep shallow

Shape

round square rectangular oval flat curved straight pointed sharp

Colours

red orange yellow green blue purple pink brown black white grey beige navy turquoise gold silver light dark bright pale

Textures

soft hard smooth rough bumpy fuzzy fluffy silky scratchy sticky slippery wet dry

Materials

wood metal plastic glass fabric leather rubber paper cardboard ceramic stone

Positive Words

good great excellent wonderful beautiful nice lovely perfect amazing fantastic delicious comfortable clean new

Negative Words

bad terrible awful ugly dirty broken old worn damaged uncomfortable

Neutral Words

okay fine all right so-so average normal regular usual different same

Alphabetical Index

How to Use the Index

If you know the first letter of a word, look it up here to find which section contains it.

A

abdomen — Body Parts
ache — Health & Symptoms
afraid — Feelings
afternoon — Time
ankle — Body Parts
apple — Food
arm — Body Parts

B

back — Body Parts
bacon — Food
bag — Home
bake — Food
bathroom — Home
bed — Home
bedroom — Home
blood — Health
brain — Body Parts
bread — Food
brother — People
bus — TTC

C

car — Places
carrot — Food
chair — Home
cheese — Food
chest — Body Parts
chicken — Food
child — People
coffee — Food
cold — Weather
computer — Technology
confused — Feelings
cough — Health

D

daughter — People
dentist — Medical
desk — Home
dinner — Food
dizzy — Health
doctor — Medical
door — Home
dress — Home
drink — Food
drive — Actions

E

ear — Body Parts
eat — Actions
eggs — Food
elbow — Body Parts
elevator — Places
emergency — Emergency
evening — Time
exercise — Activities
eye — Body Parts

F

face — Body Parts
family — People
father — People
fever — Health
finger — Body Parts
fish — Food
floor — Home
food — Food
foot — Body Parts
Friday — Time
friend — People
fruit — Food

G

garage — Home
garden — Home
glass — Home
gloves — Home
go — Actions
good — Descriptions
grandfather — People
grandmother — People
green — Descriptions
grocery — Shopping

H

hair — Body Parts
hand — Body Parts
happy — Feelings
hat — Home
head — Body Parts
headache — Health
heart — Body Parts
help — Phrases
home — Home
hospital — Medical
hot — Weather
hungry — Feelings
husband — People

I

ice — Weather
ill — Health
internet — Technology
iron — Home

J

jacket — Home
January — Time
juice — Food
July — Time
June — Time

K

kettle — Home
key — Home
kidney — Body Parts
kitchen — Home
knee — Body Parts
knife — Home

L

lamp — Home
late — Time
laundry — Home
left — Directions
leg — Body Parts
lemon — Food
library — Places
light — Home
lip — Body Parts
listen — Actions
living room — Home
loonie — Shopping
lunch — Food

M

mall — Shopping
March — Time
May — Time
meat — Food
medication — Medical
microwave — Home
milk — Food
mirror — Home
Monday — Time
money — Shopping
morning — Time
mother — People
mouth — Body Parts

N

nausea — Health
neck — Body Parts
neighbour — People
nervous — Feelings
night — Time
no — Phrases
noon — Time
nose — Body Parts
November — Time
nurse — Medical

O

October — Time
onion — Food
orange — Food
oven — Home

P

pain — Health
pants — Home
paper — Home
park — Places
pasta — Food
patient — Phrases
pen — Home
pepper — Food
pharmacy — Medical
phone — Technology
pillow — Home
plate — Home
please — Phrases
potato — Food

Q

quarter — Shopping
question — Phrases
quick — Descriptions
quiet — Descriptions

R

rain — Weather
read — Actions
red — Descriptions
refrigerator — Home
rest — Actions
rice — Food
right — Directions
room — Home
run — Actions

S

sad — Feelings
salt — Food
Saturday — Time
September — Time
shirt — Home
shoes — Home
shoulder — Body Parts
shower — Home
sick — Health
sister — People
sit — Actions
sleep — Actions
snow — Weather
soap — Home
socks — Home
son — People
sorry — Phrases
soup — Food
spoon — Home
stairs — Home
stand — Actions
stomach — Body Parts
stop — Actions
store — Shopping
stove — Home
streetcar — TTC
subway — TTC
sugar — Food
summer — Time
sun — Weather
Sunday — Time
sweater — Home

T

table — Home
taxi — Places
tea — Food
teeth — Body Parts
telephone — Technology
television — Technology
thank you — Phrases
thirsty — Feelings
throat — Body Parts
Thursday — Time
tired — Feelings
toast — Food
today — Time
toe — Body Parts
toilet — Home
tomato — Food
tomorrow — Time
tongue — Body Parts
toonie — Shopping
toothbrush — Home
Toronto — Places
towel — Home
train — TTC
TTC — TTC
Tuesday — Time
turn — Actions

U

umbrella — Home
uncle — People
understand — Phrases
underwear — Home
up — Directions

V

vacuum — Home
vegetables — Food
very — Descriptions
visit — Actions

W

wait — Actions
walk — Actions
wall — Home
warm — Weather
wash — Actions
watch — Technology
water — Food
weather — Weather
Wednesday — Time
week — Time
white — Descriptions
wife — People
window — Home
winter — Time
work — Actions
worried — Feelings
wrist — Body Parts
write — Actions

X

X-ray — Medical

Y

year — Time
yellow — Descriptions
yes — Phrases
yesterday — Time
yogurt — Food
young — Descriptions

Z

zero — Numbers
zip — Actions
zucchini — Food

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