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
Discount	/ˈdɪskaʊnt/	n.	A reduction in the price of something	Students get a 10% discount in this shop.
Discover	/dɪsˈkʌvər/	v.	To find information or a place for the first time	Scientists discovered a new planet.
Discuss	/dɪsˈkʌs/	v.	To talk about a subject with someone	We need to discuss the new project.
Discussion	/dɪsˈkʌʃən/	n.	A conversation about a subject	We had a long discussion about politics.
Disease	/dɪˈziːz/	n.	An illness of the body	Heart disease is very common.
dish towel	/ˈdɪʃ ˌtaʊəl/	noun phrase	a towel for drying dishes	The dish towel is on the hook.
dishwasher	/ˈdɪʃˌwɑːʃər/	n.	a machine that washes dishes	The dishwasher is full of plates.
Distance	/ˈdɪstəns/	n.	The amount of space between two places	The distance from here to the station is 2 miles.
Dive	/daɪv/	v.	To jump into water	He likes to dive into the swimming pool.
Diver	/ˈdaɪvər/	n.	A person who swims underwater	The deep sea diver found old coins.
Divide	/dɪˈvaɪd/	v.	To separate into parts	Divide the cake into four pieces.
diving	/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/	n.	the sport or activity of going under water	He likes diving in the sea.
do the laundry	/du ðə ˈlɔndri/	verb phrase	to wash clothes	We do the laundry on Saturday.
Document	/ˈdɑkjəmənt/	n.	A piece of paper with official information	Please sign this document.
Dollar	/ˈdɑːlər/	n.	The unit of money in the US and other countries	The ticket costs ten dollars.
dollars	/ˈdɑːlərz/	n.	units of money used in the US and some other countries	The shirt costs ten dollars.
doorbell	/ˈdɔrˌbel/	n.	a bell that rings when someone is at the door	The doorbell rings at noon.
dot	/dɑt/	n.	a very small round mark	Put a dot at the end of the sentence.
Doubt	/daʊt/	n.	A feeling of not being certain	I have some doubts about his story.
Download	/ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/	v.	To copy data from the internet to a computer	I'm downloading a new game.
Downstairs	/ˌdaʊnˈstɛrz/	adv.	On a lower floor of a building	I left my keys downstairs.
dr	/ˈdɑktər/	n.	a person who helps sick people	The doctor said I need more rest.
Drag	/dræɡ/	v.	To pull something along the ground	Don't drag that heavy box.
Drama	/ˈdrɑːmə/	n.	A play in a theatre or on television	She acts in a TV drama.
Drawer	/drɔːər/	n.	A part of a piece of furniture that slides out	The spoons are in the top drawer.