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
Hotel	/hoʊˈtɛl/	n.	A place to stay	We are at the hotel.
hotels	/hoʊˈtɛlz/	n.	places where travelers sleep	There are many hotels near the beach.
hours	/ˈaʊɚz/	n.	periods of sixty minutes	The trip took two hours.
hp	/ˌeɪtʃˈpi/	prop. n.	a computer company name	My school uses HP laptops.
html	/ˌeɪtʃ ti ɛm ˈɛl/	prop. n.	a language for making web pages	We learned basic HTML in computer class.
Hundred	/ˈhʌndrəd/	num.	The number 100	I have a hundred books.
Ice	/aɪs/	n.	Frozen water	The ice is cold.
id	/ˌaɪˈdiː/	n.	a card showing who you are	Please show your ID at the door.
Idea	/aɪˈdiə/	n.	A thought or plan	I have an idea.
ideas	/aɪˈdiəz/	n.	thoughts or plans	She has good ideas for the project.
ii	/tu/	numeral	the Roman numeral for two	World War II ended many years ago.
images	/ˈɪmɪdʒɪz/	n.	pictures	The website has beautiful images of flowers.
Important	/ɪmˈpɔrtənt/	adj.	Having great value	This is an important meeting.
inc	/ɪŋk/	abbreviation	used in company names to mean incorporated	The store name ends with Inc.
included	/ɪnˈkludɪd/	adj.	part of something at no extra cost	Breakfast is included with the room.
includes	/ɪnˈkludz/	v.	has something as part of it	The price includes breakfast and coffee.
index	/ˈɪndɛks/	n.	list that helps find information	I used the index to find the page.
india	/ˈɪndiə/	prop. n.	a country in Asia	India is a very large country.
industrial	/ɪnˈdʌstriəl/	adj.	related to factories and manufacturing	This is an industrial area of the city.
info	/ˈɪnfoʊ/	n.	information	I need more info about the class.
inn	/ɪn/	n.	a small hotel	We stayed at a quiet inn.
Insect	/ˈɪnsɛkt/	n.	A small animal with six legs	I see an insect.
insurance	/ɪnˈʃʊrəns/	n.	payment plan for help after loss	Car insurance can be expensive.
introduction	/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/	n.	the act of telling people who someone is	Her introduction to the class was friendly.
ip	/ˌaɪˈpiː/	abbreviation	a number for a device on the internet	Each computer has its own IP address.

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