PROFESSIONAL VOCABULARY
Professional Level 1
Professional Words 1–115
Read engaging nonfiction that combines all seven NGSL levels with the first professional vocabulary band.
View ReadersBegin with the seven NGSL levels, then continue with professional vocabulary used in business, services, and international communication.
Reading at the right level helps words repeat naturally in context, so understanding grows without memorization.
Not sure where to begin? The NGSL Level Test gives you a precise starting point.
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These readers progress through the 2,809 words of the New General Service List. Start with the level recommended by the test, or explore a lower level.
THE NEXT STEP AFTER NGSL LEVEL 7
NGSL Levels 1–7Professional Level 1
Professional readers assume knowledge of the core NGSL vocabulary. They add carefully selected words shared by the TOEIC Service List and Business Service List.
PROFESSIONAL VOCABULARY
Professional Words 1–115
Read engaging nonfiction that combines all seven NGSL levels with the first professional vocabulary band.
View ReadersAFTER PROFESSIONAL LEVEL 5
If you have completed Professional Vocabulary Level 5, choose the pathway that best matches your goals. The Business pathway focuses on workplace communication, while the TOEIC pathway focuses on vocabulary frequently encountered in TOEIC tests and preparation materials.
FOR WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
Continue with the remaining words in the Business Service List after the Professional Vocabulary sequence.
Take the Business Vocabulary CheckFOR TOEIC PREPARATION
Continue with TOEIC-focused vocabulary after the Professional Vocabulary words you have already studied.
Take the TOEIC Vocabulary Check