Common English Acronyms You Should Know

Acronyms are everywhere in English, especially in the news, politics, science and international business. If you do not know what they mean, understanding articles and conversations can be difficult. In this short video, you will learn six of the most common acronyms and what they stand for. UN means United Nations. EU means European Union. NATO means North Atlantic Treaty Organization. FBI means Federal Bureau of Investigation. NASA means National Aeronautics and Space Administration. And WHO means World Health Organization. Pay attention to pronunciation, because acronyms are pronounced in two different ways. Some are said letter by letter, like U N, E U and F B I. Others are pronounced as a single word, like NATO and NASA. WHO is usually said letter by letter, W H O, not like the word who. Knowing these acronyms will help you follow international news, read articles, understand documentaries and talk about current events with confidence. They are also useful for English exams, where reading texts often mention international organizations. Watch the video, repeat each acronym and its full name, and notice how they are pronounced. Your English comprehension will improve right away.