English for the military

A few years ago, we quickly learned military terms in Ukrainian, and today it's time to learn military vocabulary in English. This is necessary not only for army representatives but for every citizen of the country, as understanding current news is impossible without knowledge of military terms. To achieve this goal, it is not necessary to remember entire dictionaries; it is enough to become familiar with basic words to navigate military equipment, ranks, and supplies.

Military English: basic vocabulary every citizen should know

We have prepared a table with basic vocabulary that will help you better understand current English-language news about Ukraine and beyond:

English for military medics

Doctors on the battlefield must also be proficient in foreign languages, as instructions for medications or other supplies are often provided in English. Here are a few useful words from military English:

• stretcher — this is used to carry the wounded or sick;

• tourniquet — a special band that can be used to constrict a limb to stop blood loss;

• bandage — it is applied to wounds to stop bleeding and prevent infections;

• painkiller — medications that relieve pain, anesthetics;

• thermal blanket — this looks like a piece of foil, but it actually helps retain body heat.

English for military volunteers

Volunteering is a very powerful and effective force, and it is also frequently reported in the news. Here are a few words to help you better understand these topics:

• volunteers — people who selflessly help;

• humanitarian aid — various items that are delivered free of charge to our country;

• donate — to contribute money to a good cause;

• the Red Cross — the largest global humanitarian organization;

• collection of medicines — one of the tasks of volunteers is to get medicines.

Learning English for military purposes with Booyya's course

Specifically for militaries and those who want to stay informed about current events, we have created a new course for the Booyya platform dedicated to military English. Its goal is to introduce you to the essential vocabulary that will allow you to talk about the army, military ranks, uniforms, equipment, rifles, and knives. You will also face the most challenging task of learning the most common abbreviations, which you will study through news headlines.

All this information has been thematically divided into four lessons. In each of them, you can expect:

• word lists and flashcards with new words;

• texts with new English vocabulary for military personnel to practice reading skills;

• images to help you memorize information faster through visual reinforcement;

• tests to check how well you have learned new words;

• exercises for even better reinforcement of information.

This military English course will be extremely useful for various categories of students — from militaries already serving or planning to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine to journalists and tutors. It will help you master the most commonly used and useful terms. Most importantly, with the help of texts, you will learn to understand new words in context.

Anyone can take the course, regardless of their level of English proficiency. We specifically designed it to be universal in order to maximize the audience of students.

With Booyya, you will understand that English is not a difficult task, and mastering it does not take much time. We presented all the material in an interactive format so that you don’t have to study hard, and the information will be easier to remember.