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
rooms	/ruːmz/	n.	parts of a building for different uses	Our house has five rooms.
rss	/ˌɑr ɛs ˈɛs/	n.	a web feed for updates	I used RSS to follow the news.
Rugby	/ˈrʌgbi/	n.	A team game with an oval ball	He likes rugby.
rules	/rulz/	n.	things you must or must not do.	Our class rules are on the wall.
s	/ɛs/	n.	the nineteenth letter of the alphabet	S is the first letter of "sun".
Safe	/seɪf/	adj.	Not in danger	Is it safe here?
said	/sɛd/	v.	past form of "say"	She said hello to me.
Sailing	/ˈseɪlɪŋ/	n.	Moving on water in a boat with sails	We go sailing.
Salad	/ˈsæləd/	n.	A mix of cold vegetables	I want a salad.
sales	/seɪlz/	n.	times when stores sell things cheaper	We bought shoes during the summer sales.
Salt	/sɔlt/	n.	White powder for seasoning	Pass the salt, please.
Same	/seɪm/	adj.	Not different	We have the same car.
san	/sæn/	prop. n.	part of some city names	My aunt moved to San Diego last year.
Sandwich	/ˈsændwɪtʃ/	n.	Bread with food inside	I have a cheese sandwich.
sat	/sæt/	v.	past of sit	He sat by the window all morning.
says	/sɛz/	v.	speaks or tells something.	My teacher says the test is easy.
School	/skul/	n.	A place for learning	I go to school by bus.
schools	/skuːlz/	n.	places where students learn	The city has many good schools.
Secretary	/ˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/	n.	A person who works in an office	She is a secretary.
seen	/siːn/	v.	looked at in the past	I have seen that movie before.
Sell	/sɛl/	v.	To give something for money	They sell fruit.
seller	/ˈselɚ/	n.	a person who sells something	The seller answered my questions kindly.
sellers	/ˈsɛlərz/	n.	people who sell things	The sellers opened their shops early.
Send	/sɛnd/	v.	To make something go to a place	I send an email.
sent	/sɛnt/	v.	past of send	I sent an email to my teacher.

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