is
English · A1 · (no translation)
She is my sister.
is in real context
is is a A1-level word in English meaning "" in this vocabulary set. Every word on LangOria comes with a real example sentence, so you meet is the way native speakers actually use it — not as an isolated dictionary entry, but inside a living English sentence.
The example sentence for is is: "She is my sister." (). Learning is through example sentences helps you internalize English word order and collocations, so is is ready the first time you actually need it.
Add is to your A1 spaced-repetition review and it will resurface right before you are about to forget it — tomorrow, in three days, in a week. Combined with the rest of the English A1 vocabulary set, a daily 45–65 minute loop is the fastest proven path from first exposure to confident, natural use of is.
About English A1
A1 is the entry-level tier in CEFR — the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. At A1 you can introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions about personal details, and hold a basic conversation provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. The words at A1 are the high-frequency words that show up in the overwhelming majority of everyday speech: greetings, numbers, family, food, weather, directions, time. Mastering A1 words is the foundation of English fluency — every later level is built on these words.
How to learn English A1
Spend your first 4-6 weeks on A1 words. The 45–65-minute daily loop is enough — review the A1 deck with spaced repetition until your recall rate is above 90%, then start adding A2 words one batch per week. Pair the deck with a basic grammar primer for English verb forms (or sentence-final particles, for languages like Korean and Japanese) so you can start producing your own sentences from day one.
Common questions about is in English
What level is is in English?
In LangOria's English deck, is sits at the A1 level of the language's recognized ability ladder (CEFR for most languages, JLPT for Japanese, HSK for Chinese). At this level you learn is alongside the highest-frequency words you actually need.
How do I memorize is?
Rote repetition rarely sticks on its own. Learn is inside its example sentence, say it out loud, and let spaced repetition bring it back at the right moments. The 45–65-minute daily loop is usually enough to anchor is in long-term memory.
Where does the example for is come from?
Every word — including is — carries a real example drawn from the community-built Tatoeba sentence corpus: sentences written by native speakers, not synthetic textbook filler. That context is what makes is memorable.
What should I learn after is?
Cover the remaining words at the A1 level, then move up. LangOria schedules spaced reviews and frequency-ordered decks, so is reinforces the rest of your A1 English vocabulary instead of standing alone.