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
Tall	/tɔl/	adj.	High in height	The tree is tall.
Taxi	/ˈtæksi/	n.	A car you pay to use	I take a taxi home.
Tea	/ti/	n.	A hot drink made from leaves	Would you like tea?
tech	/tɛk/	n.	technology; computers and modern devices.	He loves tech and new phones.
technical	/ˈtɛknɪkəl/	adj.	about machines, computers, or special skills.	He has technical skills with computers.
teen	/tiːn/	n.	a person aged thirteen to nineteen	The teen rides his bike to school.
teens	/tinz/	n.	people aged thirteen to nineteen	Many teens use social media every day.
tel	/tɛl/	abbreviation	short form of telephone	Write your tel number here.
terms	/tɝːmz/	n.	words or conditions	I do not understand these terms.
texas	/ˈtɛksəs/	prop. n.	a state in the southern United States	They drove from Texas to New Mexico.
Thanks	/θæŋks/	Exclamation	Used to show gratitude	Thanks for your help.
Theatre	/ˈθiətər/	n.	A place for plays	We go to the theatre.
Then	/ðɛn/	adv.	At that time	I was young then.
There	/ðɛr/	adv.	In that place	Go there.
things	/θɪŋz/	n.	objects, ideas, or events	There are many things on the table.
Think	/θɪŋk/	v.	To use your mind	I think it is good.
third	/θɝd/	adj.	number three in order.	She finished in third place.
Thirty	/ˈθɜrti/	num.	The number 30	She is thirty years old.
thomas	/ˈtɑːməs/	prop. n.	a boy's or man's name	Thomas is my new classmate.
thu	/ˈθɝːzdeɪ/	abbreviation	short form of Thursday	Our class is on Thu afternoon.
tickets	/ˈtɪkəts/	n.	papers or digital passes for travel or events.	We bought two train tickets.
Tie	/taɪ/	n.	Clothing for the neck	He wears a tie.
Time	/taɪm/	n.	What you measure with a clock	What time is it?
times	/taɪmz/	n.	moments or occasions	We met three times last week.
tips	/tɪps/	n.	helpful ideas or advice.	My teacher gave us tips for the test.

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