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
Usually	/ˈjuʒəwəli/	adv.	Most of the time	I usually wake up at seven.
v	/viː/	letter	the twenty-second letter of English	V is the first letter in violin.
values	/ˈvæljuz/	n.	important beliefs about right and wrong	Family values are important to him.
Vegetable	/ˈvɛdʒtəbəl/	n.	A plant used as food	Eat your vegetables.
Very	/ˈvɛri/	adv.	To a high degree	It is very hot.
videos	/ˈvɪdioʊz/	n.	moving pictures recorded on a device.	I watch English videos every day.
views	/vjuːz/	n.	ideas or opinions about something	We shared our views in class.
virginia	/vərˈdʒɪnjə/	prop. n.	a state in the eastern United States	My cousin moved to Virginia last year.
Volleyball	/ˈvɑliˌbɔl/	n.	A game with a net and a ball	She plays volleyball.
w	/ˈdʌbəl.juː/	letter	the twenty-third letter of English	W is the first letter in water.
Wait	/weɪt/	v.	To stay in a place until something happens	Wait for the bus.
Waiter	/ˈweɪtər/	n.	A person who serves food	He is a waiter.
Wake	/weɪk/	v.	To stop sleeping	I wake up at seven.
Want	/wɑnt/	v.	To wish for something	I want an ice cream.
wanted	/ˈwɑːntɪd/	v.	needed or wished for something	I wanted a glass of water.
was	/wʌz/	v.	past form of "is"	She was at home yesterday.
Wash	/wɑʃ/	v.	To make something clean with water	Wash your hands.
washington	/ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/	n.	the capital city of the US	They visited Washington in the spring.
Way	/weɪ/	n.	A path or method	Which way is it?
wed	/wɛd/	abbreviation	short form of Wednesday	Our class meets on Wed morning.
weeks	/wiːks/	n.	periods of seven days	We stayed there for two weeks.
Well	/wɛl/	adv.	In a good way	He speaks English well.
went	/wɛnt/	v.	past of go	We went to the park after lunch.
were	/wɝː/	v.	past form of "are" and "is"	They were late for class.
West	/wɛst/	n.	A direction	Go west.

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