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.
- English Vocabulary hub
- Learn English guide
- Pre-A1 English Vocabulary List
- A2 English Vocabulary List
- B1 English Vocabulary List
- CEFR levels overview (Council of Europe)
- British Council — English learning resources
A1 Vocabulary Quiz
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Essential A1 English Vocabulary
| Grammar Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
