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
goods	/ɡʊdz/	n.	things that are made or sold	The store sells fresh goods every morning.
Government	/ˈɡʌvərnmənt/	n.	The group of people who officially control a country	The government passed a new law.
Grade	/ɡreɪd/	n.	A number or letter that shows how good someone's work or performance is	I got a good grade in math.
Graduate	/ˈgræʤuɪt/	v.	To complete a school or university course	He graduated from university last year.
Gram	/ɡræm/	n.	A unit of mass equal to 0.001 of a kilogram	I need 200 grams of flour.
Grammar	/ˈgræmər/	n.	The rules of a language	English grammar can be difficult.
gramme	/ɡræm/	n.	a unit of weight	This packet weighs 100 grammes.
grandad	/ˈɡræn.dæd/	n.	your grandfather	My grandad lives near us.
Grandchild	/ˈɡrændˌtʃaɪld/	n.	The child of your son or daughter	They have three grandchildren.
granddad	/ˈɡrændˌdæd/	n.	your grandfather	My granddad lives near us.
Granddaughter	/ˈɡrændˌdɔtər/	n.	The daughter of your son or daughter	Her granddaughter is five years old.
grandma	/ˈɡræn.mɑː/	n.	your grandmother	My grandma makes great cookies.
grandpa	/ˈɡræn.pɑː/	n.	your grandfather	My grandpa likes to read.
Grandparent	/ˈɡrændˌpɛrənt/	n.	The father or mother of a person's father or mother	My grandparents live in Spain.
Grandson	/ˈɡrændˌsʌn/	n.	The son of your son or daughter	His grandson is playing in the garden.
granny	/ˈɡræn.i/	n.	your grandmother	My granny called me today.
Grape	/ɡreɪp/	n.	A small round purple or pale green fruit that you can eat or make into wine	I bought a bunch of grapes.
grill	ɡrɪl	v.	to cook food over heat	We grill meat in the garden.
grilled	/ɡrɪld/	adj.	cooked over fire or heat	I had grilled chicken for dinner.
grocery store	/ˈɡroʊ.sɚ.i stɔːr/	n.	a store that sells food and other things for the home	We bought milk at the grocery store.
Grow	/ɡroʊ/	v.	To increase in size or amount or to become more advanced or developed	Children grow very quickly.
grow up	/ˈɡroʊ ʌp/	phr. v.	to become an adult	I want to grow up and be a doctor.
growth	/ɡroʊθ/	n.	an increase in size or amount	The company had fast growth this year.
Guess	/ɡɛs/	v.	To give an answer to a particular question when you do not have all the facts and so cannot be certain if you are correct	Can you guess my age?
Guest	/gɛst/	n.	A person who is visiting you	We have guests staying for the weekend.