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
log	/lɔɡ/	n.	a written record of events	Keep a log of your daily exercise.
logo	/ˈloʊɡoʊ/	n.	a symbol for a company or group	The logo is printed on the box.
london	/ˈlʌndən/	n.	the capital city of the UK	My sister lives in London now.
looking	/ˈlʊkɪŋ/	v.	using your eyes to see	She is looking at the map.
los	/loʊs/	prop. n.	part of some Spanish place names	Los Angeles is a large city.
lost	/lɔst/	adj.	not knowing where to go	We felt lost in the big city.
ltd	/ˌɛl tiˈdi/	abbreviation	short for limited in company names	The box says Green Farm Ltd.
lyrics	/ˈlɪrɪks/	n.	the words of a song	I read the lyrics while listening to the song.
m	/ɛm/	n.	the thirteenth letter of the alphabet	M is in the word "milk".
made	/meɪd/	v.	past form of "make"	My mother made a cake.
makes	/meɪks/	v.	creates or causes something	My mother makes great soup.
making	/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/	n.	the act of creating something	She is making a cake for us.
maps	/mæps/	n.	drawings that show places and roads	We used maps to find the park.
mar	/mɑr/	n.	March; the third month of the year.	Flowers begin to grow in Mar.
March	/mɑrtʃ/	n.	The third month of the year	Spring starts in March.
Market	/ˈmɑrkɪt/	n.	A place to buy things	I go to the market.
materials	/məˈtɪriəlz/	n.	things used to make or do something	We need more materials for the art project.
mature	/məˈtʃʊr/	adj.	fully grown or adult	The dog is now mature and calm.
May	/meɪ/	n.	The fifth month of the year	The flowers bloom in May.
Maybe	/ˈmeɪbi/	adv.	Possibly	Maybe I will go.
Mean	/min/	adj.	Not kind	Don't be mean.
means	/minz/	v.	has a meaning; shows an idea.	Red means stop.
Mechanic	/məˈkænɪk/	n.	A person who fixes cars	He is a mechanic.
Melon	/ˈmɛlən/	n.	A large sweet fruit	The melon is juicy.
members	/ˈmɛmbɚz/	n.	people in a group	All club members meet on Friday.

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