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.
Use the table to listen and repeat until the words feel natural. When you’re away from your screen, grab the PDF download — the button’s right there below the table. Take it to the park, scroll through it on the bus, or scribble notes in the margins.
Of course, words are only half the battle. Our free English lessons teach you to put those words into real phrases you can actually say. Browse the lesson library or dive straight into Lesson 1: First Greetings — it’s where most people start.
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- CEFR levels overview (Council of Europe)
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A1 Vocabulary Quiz
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Essential A1 English Vocabulary
| Grammar Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
