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
Soda	/ˈsoʊdə/	n.	A sweet fizzy drink	I drink soda.
solutions	/səˈluʃənz/	n.	answers to problems.	We found two solutions to the math problem.
Sometimes	/səmˈtaɪmz/	adv.	At some times	I sometimes walk to school.
Son	/sʌn/	n.	A male child	They have one son.
sony	/ˈsoʊni/	prop. n.	a company that makes electronics	He bought a Sony camera.
Soon	/sun/	adv.	In a short time	See you soon.
Sorry	/ˈsɑri/	adj.	Used to apologize	I am sorry I am late.
Sound	/saʊnd/	n.	Something you hear	I like that sound.
sources	/ˈsɔrsɪz/	n.	places where information comes from	Books are good sources of information.
South	/saʊθ/	n.	A direction	Go south.
Speak	/spik/	v.	To say words	I speak English.
sponsored	/ˈspɑnsərd/	adj.	paid for by a person or company	It was a sponsored school event.
sports	/spɔrts/	n.	games and physical activities	He likes sports like soccer and tennis.
st	/strit/	n.	short form of Street in addresses.	They live on King St.
Stadium	/ˈsteɪdiəm/	n.	A place for sports	We are at the stadium.
standard	/ˈstændərd/	adj.	usual or normal	This room has a standard bed and desk.
standards	/ˈstændɚdz/	n.	levels of quality or rules	This product meets safety standards.
Start	/stɑrt/	n.	The beginning	Let's start now.
started	/ˈstɑrtɪd/	v.	began something	The movie started at seven o'clock.
starting	/ˈstɑrtɪŋ/	v.	beginning something	The movie is starting now.
states	/steɪts/	n.	large areas in a country	The United States has fifty states.
Station	/ˈsteɪʃən/	n.	A place where trains or buses stop	Where is the train station?
statistics	/stəˈtɪstɪks/	n.	number facts about something	The teacher showed statistics about the class.
status	/ˈsteɪtəs/	n.	the current condition or state	I checked the status of my order online.
Still	/stɪl/	adv.	Continuing now	I am still here.

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