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
Father	/ˈfɑðər/	n.	A male parent	My father is at home.
fax	/fæks/	n.	a document sent by phone line	Please send the form by fax.
featured	/ˈfitʃərd/	v.	was included as an important part	The article featured a local artist.
features	/ˈfitʃərz/	n.	important parts or qualities of something	This phone has many useful features.
feb	/fɛb/	n.	February; the second month of the year.	My birthday is in Feb this year.
February	/ˈfɛbruˌɛri/	n.	The second month of the year	February is a short month.
federal	/ˈfɛdərəl/	adj.	related to a national government.	He works in a federal office.
feedback	/ˈfidˌbæk/	n.	comments about how good something is	The teacher gave me helpful feedback.
Fifty	/ˈfɪfti/	num.	The number 50	It is fifty kilometers away.
files	/faɪlz/	n.	stored papers or computer documents	She saved the files on her laptop.
Film	/fɪlm/	n.	A movie	I like this film.
Finish	/ˈfɪnɪʃ/	v.	To end	I finish work at five.
Fire	/faɪr/	n.	Hot bright flames	The fire is hot.
Fishing	/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/	n.	Catching fish	He goes fishing.
flash	/flæʃ/	n.	a quick bright light	I saw a flash in the sky.
florida	/ˈflɔrɪdə/	prop. n.	a state in the United States	My aunt lives in Florida.
Folder	/ˈfoʊldər/	n.	Used for keeping papers	Put it in the folder.
following	/ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/	adj.	coming next	Read the following questions carefully.
Food	/fud/	n.	What you eat	I like Italian food.
Force	/fɔrs/	n.	Strength or energy	Use a little force.
Forest	/ˈfɔrɪst/	n.	A place with many trees	The forest is dark.
Forget	/fərˈgɛt/	v.	To not remember	Don't forget your keys.
Form	/fɔrm/	n.	A document to fill in	Fill in this form.
forms	/fɔrmz/	n.	papers with spaces for written information	Please fill out these forms.
Forty	/ˈfɔrti/	num.	The number 40	The book has forty pages.

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