400-500 core words make up about 80% of what we say. These include a variety of word types like verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, question words, and prepositions. Core words are essential for effective communication. 

Core Word Examples:

I, You, Mine, Help, Stop, Go, Done, Want, More, Like, Up, Down, On, Off, That, Here, What 

The other 20% of our communication typically consists of fringe words. Fringe vocabulary are the low-frequency words that are specific to a certain topic or activity. These are the words that are specific and typically nouns such as people, places, things, and etc. 

• AssistiveWave: Core Word Teaching Strategies 

• 100 Frequently Used Core Words 

• Mister Clay 

• SpeechwithJoe 

• Speech Therapy Made Simple 

• Speech and Language Song

• Special Vids for Special Kids 

• What Do You Like to Do? Core Word Song 

• Cookies and CORE