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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real | /riəl/ | adj. | Not false | Is that a real diamond? | |
| Really | /ˈrɪli/ | adv. | Truly | I really like it. | |
| received | /rɪˈsivd/ | v. | got something that was sent or given | I received your message this morning. | |
| records | /ˈrɛkərdz/ | n. | written information kept for future use. | The school keeps records of all students. | |
| registered | /ˈrɛdʒɪstɚd/ | adj. | officially recorded on a list | Only registered students can join the class. | |
| registration | /ˌrɛdʒəˈstreɪʃən/ | n. | the act of signing up | Registration for the class is today. | |
| related | /rɪˈleɪtɪd/ | adj. | connected in some way | These two school projects are related. | |
| releases | /rɪˈlisɪz/ | v. | lets something go out | The company releases a new game today. | |
| Remember | /rɪˈmɛmbər/ | v. | To keep something in your mind | I remember your name. | |
| rental | /ˈrɛntəl/ | n. | something you pay to use for a time | Our rental is near the beach. | |
| rentals | /ˈrɛntəlz/ | n. | things or homes that people pay to use | Beach rentals are expensive in summer. | |
| reports | /rɪˈpɔrts/ | n. | written accounts with information | She reads the sales reports every Monday. | |
| required | /rɪˈkwaɪrd/ | adj. | needed by rule or law | A passport is required for the trip. | |
| requirements | /rɪˈkwaɪərmənts/ | n. | things that are needed or necessary. | Read the course requirements before you join. | |
| reserved | /rɪˈzɝvd/ | adj. | kept for a person or use | These seats are reserved for guests. | |
| resources | /ˈriːsɔrsɪz/ | n. | useful things that help you | The library has many learning resources. | |
| Restaurant | /ˈrɛstərənt/ | n. | A place where you can buy a meal | Let's go to a restaurant. | |
| results | /rɪˈzʌlts/ | n. | what happens after an action or test | The test results came today. | |
| returns | /rɪˈtɝnz/ | v. | comes back | She returns home at six every day. | |
| reviews | /rɪˈvjuːz/ | n. | opinions about books, movies, or products | I read reviews before buying a phone. | |
| Rich | /rɪtʃ/ | adj. | Having a lot of money | He is a rich man. | |
| rights | /raɪts/ | n. | things you are allowed to have or do | Children have rights too. | |
| River | /ˈrɪvər/ | n. | A long flow of water | The river is very wide. | |
| Road | /roʊd/ | n. | A way for cars to travel | The road is long. | |
| robert | /ˈrɑbərt/ | prop. n. | a man's first name | Robert is my new classmate. |
