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
arts	/ɑrts/	n.	subjects like painting, music, and drama.	She likes arts at school.
As	/æz/	conj.	Used to compare things	She is as tall as me.
asian	/ˈeɪʒən/	adj.	from Asia	We ate at an Asian restaurant.
asked	/æskt/	v.	said you want an answer	He asked me a simple question.
Asleep	/əˈslip/	adj.	Sleeping	The baby is asleep.
Assistant	/əˈsɪstənt/	n.	A person who helps someone	She is a shop assistant.
associated	/əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/	adj.	connected with something else	This color is associated with spring.
association	/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/	n.	a group of people with a purpose	She joined the local sports association.
Assume	/əˈsum/	v.	To accept something as true	I assume you are right.
Attack	/əˈtæk/	v.	To use violence against someone	The dog attacked the cat.
Attempt	/əˈtɛmpt/	v.	To try to do something	I will attempt the test.
Attend	/əˈtɛnd/	v.	To go to an event	I will attend the meeting.
Attention	/əˈtɛnʃən/	n.	Notice or thought	Pay attention to the teacher.
Attitude	/ˈætəˌtud/	n.	A way of thinking or feeling	He has a positive attitude.
Attract	/əˈtrækt/	v.	To pull towards	Magnets attract metal.
Attractive	/əˈtræktɪv/	adj.	Pleasing to look at	She is an attractive woman.
Audience	/ˈɑdiəns/	n.	People watching a show	The audience clapped.
aug	/ɔɡ/	n.	August; the eighth month of the year.	We go on vacation in Aug.
August	/ˈɔgəst/	n.	The eighth month of the year	We go on holiday in August.
australia	/ɔˈstreɪljə/	n.	a country and continent	They traveled to Australia in July.
Author	/ˈɔθər/	n.	A person who writes books	She is a famous author.
auto	/ˈɔtoʊ/	n.	a car; an automobile.	He works in an auto shop.
Autumn	/ˈɔtəm/	n.	The season before winter	Leaves fall in autumn.
availability	/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/	n.	being ready to use or get	Please check the room availability online.
Available	/əˈveɪləbəl/	adj.	Able to be used or obtained	Is this seat available?

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