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.
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- CEFR levels overview (Council of Europe)
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A2 Vocabulary Quiz
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Everyday A2 English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kitten | /ˈkɪtən/ | n. | a young cat | The kitten slept on the sofa. | |
| knit | /nɪt/ | v. | to make cloth with yarn and needles | My grandma likes to knit scarves. | |
| Knock | /nɑk/ | v. | To hit a door to get someone's attention | Please knock on the door before you enter. | |
| Knowledge | /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ | n. | Information and understanding that you have | He has a lot of knowledge about history. | |
| label | /ˈleɪbəl/ | n. | a small piece of paper with information | Read the label before you buy it. | |
| lamp shade | ˈlæmp ʃeɪd | n. | the cover on a lamp | The lamp shade is white. | |
| Land | /lænd/ | n. | The surface of the earth that is not water | They bought a piece of land to build a house. | |
| Laptop | /ˈlæpˌtɑp/ | n. | A small computer that you can carry | I use my laptop for work. | |
| Large | /lɑrdʒ/ | adj. | Big in size or amount | They live in a large house. | |
| Last | /læst/ | adj. | Happening or coming at the end | This is the last train tonight. | |
| Late | /leɪt/ | adj. | Happening after the usual time | I was late for work this morning. | |
| Later | /ˈleɪtər/ | adv. | At a time in the future | I will call you later. | |
| latest | /ˈleɪtɪst/ | adj. | Newest or most recent | Have you seen the latest movie? | |
| Laugh | /læf/ | v. | To make a sound showing you are happy | The joke made everyone laugh. | |
| laundry | /ˈlɔːn.dri/ | n. | clothes that need to be washed | There is a lot of laundry to do today. | |
| laundry basket | /ˈlɔːn.dri ˌbæs.kɪt/ | noun phrase | a basket for dirty clothes | Put your socks in the laundry basket. | |
| laundry room | /ˈlɔndri rum/ | noun phrase | a room for washing clothes | The laundry room is downstairs. | |
| Law | /lɔ/ | n. | The system of rules of a country | You must obey the law. | |
| laws | /lɔz/ | n. | rules made by a government | People must follow the laws. | |
| Lawyer | /ˈlɔjər/ | n. | A person whose job is to advise people about the law | He hired a lawyer to help him. | |
| Lazy | /ˈleɪzi/ | adj. | Not willing to work or be active | Don't be lazy; do your homework. | |
| Lead | /lɛd/ | v. | To show the way by going first | She will lead the group through the forest. | |
| Leader | /ˈlidər/ | n. | A person who manages or controls other people | He is a great leader. | |
| Leather | /ˈlɛðər/ | n. | Animal skin treated to preserve it | He is wearing a leather jacket. | |
| Leave | /liːv/ | v. | To go away from someone or something | What time does the train leave? |
