Ready to move from simple phrases to real conversations? This CEFR-aligned A2 list gives you around 1600 practical words you’ll actually hear and use — on the street, while traveling, or at a café. No fluffy lists, just vocabulary that helps you connect.
Each entry comes with a clear meaning, an everyday example sentence, and easy-to-read US IPA so you can say it right. Tap the play button next to any word to hear it spoken aloud — that way you’re not just reading, you’re training your ears too.
A2 is the level where things start to click: you can describe your weekend, make plans, and handle simple transactions. This list covers the words that make those moments flow. When you’re ready to study offline, look for the PDF download button just below the table — it packs everything into one neat file.
Words are great, but you need chunks you can blurt out without thinking. Our free chunk-based lessons teach real phrases with audio and speaking practice. If you’re just starting, Lesson 1 — First Greetings will have you chatting in minutes.
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- CEFR levels overview (Council of Europe)
- British Council — English learning resources
A2 Vocabulary Quiz
Think you know these A2 words? Give the list a quick scroll, then jump into the quiz below to see how many stick.
Everyday A2 English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a few | /ə fjuː/ | phrase | some, but not many | I have a few questions. | |
| a lot | /ə lɑt/ | phrase | many or much | We learned a lot today. | |
| a.m. | /ˌeɪ ˈem/ | abbreviation | before noon | The train leaves at 8 a.m. | |
| accommodation | /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/ | n. | A place to stay | We booked our accommodation. | |
| accounts | /əˈkaʊnts/ | n. | records of money or user information | She checked her bank accounts online. | |
| add | /æd/ | v. | To put something with something else | Please add some sugar to my tea. | |
| address | /əˈdrɛs/ | v. | To speak or write to someone | He addressed the audience. | |
| advert | /ˈæd.vɝːt/ | n. | an advertisement | I saw an advert on TV. | |
| advertisement | /ˌæd.vərˈtaɪz.mənt/ | n. | A public notice selling something | I saw an advertisement. | |
| aeroplane | /ˈer.oʊ.pleɪn/ | n. | an airplane | We flew in an aeroplane. | |
| afterwards | /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ | adv. | after that; later | We ate dinner and went home afterwards. | |
| aged | /eɪdʒd/ | adj. | of a certain age | She has a son aged ten. | |
| aid | /eɪd/ | n. | help or support | The doctor gave first aid to the boy. | |
| aisle | /aɪl/ | n. | a space between rows of things | The bread is in aisle three. | |
| alarm clock | /əˈlɑːrm klɑːk/ | n. | a clock that wakes you up | My alarm clock rang at 7 a.m. | |
| all kinds of | /ɔːl kaɪndz əv/ | phrase | many different types of | The store sells all kinds of shoes. | |
| all right | /ɔːl ˈraɪt/ | phrase | okay; fine | Are you all right? | |
| all sorts of | /ɔːl sɔːrts əv/ | phrase | many different kinds of | There are all sorts of books here. | |
| all the time | /ɔːl ðə taɪm/ | phrase | very often; continuously | It rains here all the time. | |
| alright | /ɔːl ˈraɪt/ | adj. | okay; fine | The food was alright. | |
| amazed | /əˈmeɪzd/ | adj. | very surprised | I was amazed by the view. | |
| Ambulance | /ˈæmbjələns/ | n. | A vehicle that takes sick people to hospital | The ambulance arrived quickly after the accident. | |
| answers | /ˈæn.sɚz/ | n. | solutions to questions | She knew all the answers on the quiz. | |
| anybody | /ˈen.iˌbɑː.di/ | pron. | any person | Did anybody call me? | |
| anymore | /ˌen.iˈmɔːr/ | adv. | any longer; now not | I don't live there anymore. |
