A2 English Vocabulary List: Free PDF + Quiz

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.

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
Curtain	/ˈkɜrtən/	n.	A piece of cloth used to cover a window	Please close the curtains; it's getting dark.
cushion	ˈkʊʃən	n.	a soft pillow for a chair or sofa	The cushion is very soft.
Customer	/ˈkʌstəmər/	n.	A person who buys goods or services	The shop was full of customers.
cycle	/ˈsaɪkəl/	n.	A group of events that happen in a particular order, one following the other, and are often repeated	The seasons follow a natural cycle.
Daily	/ˈdeɪli/	adj.	Happening every day	I read the daily newspaper.
Damage	/ˈdæmɪdʒ/	n.	Physical harm caused to something	The storm caused a lot of damage.
Dancer	/ˈdænsər/	n.	A person who dances	She is a professional ballet dancer.
Dancing	/ˈdænsɪŋ/	n.	The activity of moving to music	We went dancing last night.
danger	/ˈdeɪndʒər/	n.	The possibility of harm or death to someone	He was in danger of losing his job.
Dead	/dɛd/	adj.	No longer alive	The plant is dead because I forgot to water it.
decision	/dɪˈsɪʒən/	n.	a choice you make after thinking	That was a hard decision.
definition	/ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/	n.	the meaning of a word	Look up the definition in the dictionary.
Degree	/dɪˈgri/	n.	A unit for measuring temperature or a qualification	It's 25 degrees today / She has a degree in history.
Delay	/dɪˈleɪ/	Noun/Verb	When something happens later than planned	There was a long delay at the airport.
delayed	/dɪˈleɪd/	adj.	late; happening later than planned	Our train was delayed by one hour.
Delete	/dɪˈliːt/	v.	To remove something written or stored	Please delete that photo.
Delicious	/dɪˈlɪʃəs/	adj.	Having a very pleasant taste	This cake is delicious.
deliver	/dɪˈlɪvər/	v.	To take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work	The mailman delivers the post every morning.
Delivery	/dɪˈlɪvəri/	n.	The act of taking goods to people	We offer free delivery on all orders.
Department	/dɪˈpɑrtmənt/	n.	A part of a large organization or shop	He works in the sales department.
department store	/dɪˈpɑrtmənt stɔr/	n.	a large shop that sells many kinds of things	We bought shoes at the department store.
departure	/dɪˈpɑr.tʃɚ/	n.	the time when a trip starts	The departure is at 9:15.
Depend	/dɪˈpɛnd/	v.	To need the help of someone	Children depend on their parents.
Describe	/dɪˈskraɪb/	v.	To say what someone or something is like	Can you describe the man you saw?
Description	/dɪˈskrɪpʃən/	n.	A statement that tells you what something is like	He gave a good description of the thief.