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
Free	/fri/	adj.	Costing nothing or not limited or controlled	The tickets are free.
Freezer	/ˈfrizər/	n.	A machine used to keep food frozen	Put the ice cream in the freezer.
french fries	/ˌfrentʃ ˈfraɪz/	n.	long thin pieces of fried potato	I ordered french fries with my burger.
Fresh	/frɛʃ/	adj.	Recently made or obtained not canned frozen or otherwise preserved	I like fresh fruit.
fried	/fraɪd/	adj.	cooked in hot oil	We had fried chicken for dinner.
Friendly	/ˈfrɛndli/	adj.	Behaving in a pleasant kind way towards someone	The staff are very friendly.
Frightened	/ˈfraɪtənd/	adj.	Feeling fear or worry	She was frightened of the big dog.
frost	/frɔst/	n.	a thin layer of ice on cold surfaces	Frost covered the car.
Fry	/fraɪ/	v.	To cook food in hot oil or fat	Fry the onions in a little oil.
Fun	/fʌn/	n.	Pleasure enjoyment or entertainment	We had a lot of fun at the party.
fur	/fɝː/	n.	the soft hair on an animal's body	The cat's fur is very soft.
Furniture	/ˈfɜrnɪʧər/	n.	Items like chairs and tables in a room	We bought some new furniture for the bedroom.
further	/ˈfɜrðər/	adv.	To a greater distance or degree	We can't go any further.
galleries	/ˈɡæləriz/	n.	places where art is shown	We saw beautiful paintings in the galleries.
Gas	/ɡæs/	n.	A substance in a form like air that is neither solid nor liquid	The balloon is filled with gas.
gas station	/ˈɡæs ˌsteɪʃən/	n.	a place where you buy gas for a car	We stopped at a gas station.
gear	/ɡɪr/	n.	equipment used for a sport or activity	We packed our camping gear.
General	/ˈdʒɛnərəl/	adj.	Involving or relating to most or all people things or places especially when these are considered as a whole	The general opinion is good.
Generation	/ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/	n.	All the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family	The younger generation uses smartphones.
Gentleman	/ˈdʒɛntəlmən/	n.	A polite word for a man	He is a true gentleman.
gently	/ˈdʒentli/	adv.	in a soft and careful way	Please close the door gently.
Geography	/ʤiˈɑgrəfi/	n.	The study of the world's surface and countries	Geography was my favorite subject at school.
get back	/ɡɛt bæk/	phr. v.	to return to a place	I will get back home at six.
get dressed	/ɡɛt drɛst/	phr. v.	to put on your clothes	I get dressed before breakfast.
get fit	/ɡɛt fɪt/	phr. v.	to become healthy and strong	She wants to get fit this year.