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Instructions and processes: 16 words

Words to explain and follow steps clearly at work and at home. Listen, practise with flashcards, then check yourself.

Updated 2026-10-15

πŸ“˜ Part of the Complete English Course Β· Intermediate (B1), week 10

1. Learn the words

Press πŸ”Š to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.

WordMeaningExample
stepone part of a processFollow each step carefully.
first of allthe first stepFirst of all, log in.
thenafter thatThen, enter your password.
onceas soon asOnce it's finished, press save.
finallythe last stepFinally, sign the form.
make surecheck carefullyMake sure the machine is off.
avoidtry not to doAvoid touching the hot surface.
adjustchange a littleAdjust the temperature if needed.
attachjoin or addAttach the receipt to the form.
presspush a buttonPress the green button.
selectchooseSelect your language.
confirmsay or show it's correctConfirm your details.
double-checkcheck againAlways double-check the order.
manuala book of instructionsRead the manual first.
demonstrateshow how to do somethingCan you demonstrate it?
in orderin the correct sequenceDo the steps in order.

2. Practise with flashcards

Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.

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3. Check yourself

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most useful English words for instructions and processes?

Start with these 16 words, including step, first of all, then, once. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.

What's the best way to learn new English words?

Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.

What level are these words?

They're Intermediate (B1) words, from week 10 of the free Complete English Course.