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
Dressed	/drɛst/	adj.	Wearing clothes	Get dressed quickly!
dresser	ˈdrɛs.ər	n.	a piece of furniture with drawers for clothes	My shirts are in the dresser.
driving	/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/	n.	the act of controlling a car or other vehicle	Driving at night can be hard.
drizzle	/ˈdrɪzəl/	n.	very light rain	There is a little drizzle this morning.
Drop	/drɑp/	v.	To let something fall	Be careful not to drop the glass.
drugstore	/ˈdrʌɡstɔr/	n.	a shop that sells medicine and other things	I bought medicine at the drugstore.
Drum	/drʌm/	n.	A musical instrument that you hit with sticks	He plays the drums in a band.
Dust	/dʌst/	n.	Dry dirt in the form of powder	There is a lot of dust on the bookshelf.
dustpan	/ˈdʌstˌpæn/	n.	a small pan for dirt and dust	She uses a dustpan with the broom.
Duty	/ˈdjuːti/	n.	Something you must do because it is your job	It is my duty to help you.
DVD	/ˌdiːviːˈdiː/	n.	A disc used for storing films or data	Let's watch a movie on DVD.
dvd player	/ˌdiˌviˈdi ˈpleɪər/	n.	a machine that plays DVDs	We watched a movie on the DVD player.
each other	/ˌitʃ ˈʌðər/	pron.	used when two or more people do something to one another	The children helped each other.
Earn	/ɜrn/	v.	To get money for doing work	She earns a good salary.
Earring	/ˈɪrɪŋ/	n.	A piece of jewelry worn on the ear	She bought a beautiful pair of silver earrings.
easily	/ˈiːzɪli/	adv.	With no difficulty or effort	She easily passed the exam.
Economy	/ɪˈkɑːnəmi/	n.	The system of trade and industry	The global economy is growing slowly.
Edit	/ˈɛdɪt/	v.	To make changes to text or data	I need to edit this video before posting it.
Editor	/ˈɛdɪtər/	n.	A person who corrects or changes pieces of text	She is an editor for a newspaper.
Education	/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/	n.	The process of teaching or learning	Education is very important for children.
Effect	/ɪˈfɛkt/	n.	A change that is a result of an action	The medicine had a good effect.
Effort	/ˈɛfərt/	n.	Physical or mental activity needed to achieve something	It takes a lot of effort to learn a language.
Either	/ˈiːðər/	det.	Used when referring to a choice between two possibilities	You can have either tea or coffee.
elbow	/ˈɛlboʊ/	n.	the joint in the middle of your arm	I hit my elbow on the table.
Election	/ɪˈlɛkʃən/	n.	A time when people vote in order to choose someone for a political or official job	The presidential election is next month.