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.
Ready to grow your English step by step? This friendly A2 set is packed with useful words for everyday life, and you can find the free printable A2 English vocabulary list list PDF plus the free downloadable printable A2 English list flashcards when you scroll to the bottom of the article.
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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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. |
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