A1 English Vocabulary List - Free Printable Flashcards

Stepping up from the absolute basics? This A1 vocabulary list is packed with around 900 words that you’ll actually use — in shops, at work, with friends. No fluff, no obscure dictionary words nobody says. Each entry shows you the word, how to say it in US IPA, a straightforward meaning, and a real example sentence you might hear in everyday life. There’s even a play button so you can hear the word out loud.

At A1, you’re a beginner who can handle simple conversations — asking for a coffee, introducing yourself, talking about your family. That’s exactly the kind of vocabulary we’ve gathered here. It’s not just a random dump; these words are chosen to match what you need at this stage.

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Essential A1 English Vocabulary

Grammar Word	IPA	Type	Meaning	Example
able	/ˈeɪbəl/	adj.	having the power to do something	He is able to swim very well.
above	/əˈbʌv/	prep.	in a higher place than	The clock is above the door.
Accept	/ækˈsɛpt/	v.	To take something offered	I accept your gift.
accessories	/əkˈsɛsəriz/	n.	small extra things used with clothes or devices	She bought accessories to match her dress.
Accident	/ˈæksədənt/	n.	A bad event that is not planned	He had a car accident.
according	/əˈkɔrdɪŋ/	prep.	as stated by someone or something	According to Mom, dinner is ready.
Account	/əˈkaʊnt/	n.	A record of money at a bank	I opened a bank account.
Achieve	/əˈtʃiv/	v.	To succeed in doing something	You can achieve your goals.
across	/əˈkrɔs/	prep.	from one side to the other	She walked across the street carefully.
act	/ækt/	v.	to do something or behave in a way	Please act politely in class.
action	/ˈækʃən/	n.	something done to achieve a result	The teacher took action to stop the noise.
Active	/ˈæktɪv/	adj.	Moving around a lot	He is an active child.
activities	/ækˈtɪvətiz/	n.	things people do	The camp has fun activities for children.
Activity	/ækˈtɪvəti/	n.	Something you do for fun	Swimming is a fun activity.
Actor	/ˈæktər/	n.	A person who acts	He is a famous actor.
Actual	/ˈæktʃuəl/	adj.	Real or true	This is the actual size.
Actually	/ˈæktʃuəli/	adv.	In truth or fact	I actually like it.
ad	/æd/	n.	a short advertisement	I saw an ad for new shoes.
added	/ˈædəd/	v.	put in something extra	She added sugar to her tea.
addition	/əˈdɪʃən/	n.	the act of adding numbers	The children practiced addition in class.
Adult	/əˈdʌlt/	n.	A person who is fully grown	He is an adult now.
advanced	/ədˈvænst/	adj.	at a higher level	She is in the advanced English class now.
Advantage	/ædˈvæntɪdʒ/	n.	A good feature	This has a big advantage.
Adventure	/ædˈvɛntʃər/	n.	An exciting experience	We went on an adventure.
advertising	/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/	n.	the activity of promoting products	Advertising helps people learn about new products.

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