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
Electric	/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/	adj.	Using electricity for power	I drive an electric car.
Electricity	/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsəti/	n.	A form of energy used for lights and machines	The storm caused a loss of electricity.
employee	/ɪmˈplɔɪi/	n.	a person who works for a company	Each employee has a name card.
employees	/ˌɛmˈplɔɪiz/	n.	people who work for a company	The employees start work at 9 a.m.
employment	/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/	n.	the state of having a job	She is looking for employment.
Enemy	/ˈɛnəmi/	n.	A person who hates or opposes another person	He has no enemies.
Energy	/ˈɛnərdʒi/	n.	The power and ability to be physically and mentally active	I have no energy today.
Engine	/ˈɛnʤən/	n.	The part of a vehicle that makes it move	The car's engine is making a strange noise.
Enormous	/ɪˈnɔrməs/	adj.	Very large in size or amount	They live in an enormous house.
Enter	/ˈɛntər/	v.	To go into a place	Please knock before you enter the room.
Entrance	/ˈɛntrəns/	n.	A door gate etc by which you can enter a building or place	I will meet you at the main entrance.
Envelope	/ˈɛnvəloʊp/	n.	A flat usually square or rectangular paper container for a letter	Put the letter in the envelope.
Environment	/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/	n.	The natural world around us	We must protect the environment.
Equal	/ˈiːkwəl/	adj.	The same in amount number or size	The two pieces of cake are equal.
Equipment	/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/	n.	The tools or machines needed for an activity	You need special equipment for rock climbing.
Error	/ˈɛrər/	n.	A mistake	There is an error in your calculation.
Escape	/ɪˈskeɪp/	v.	To get free from something or to avoid something	The bird escaped from its cage.
Especially	/ɪˈspɛʃəli/	adv.	Very much more than usual or more than other people or things	I love cold drinks especially in summer.
Essay	/ˈɛseɪ/	n.	A short piece of writing on a particular subject	I have to write an essay about the environment.
Euro	/ˈjʊəroʊ/	n.	The unit of money used in many European countries	The ticket costs five euros.
Even	/ˈiːvən/	adv.	Used to show that something is surprising unusual unexpected or extreme	Even a child can understand this.
Event	/ɪˈvɛnt/	n.	Anything that happens especially something important or unusual	The concert was a big event.
Ever	/ˈɛvər/	adv.	At any time	Have you ever been to London?
Everybody	/ˈɛvriˌbɒdi/	pron.	Every person	Everybody loves pizza.
Exactly	/ɪɡˈzæktli/	adv.	Used when you are giving or asking for information that is completely correct	That is exactly what I wanted.