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
left-hand	/ˌlɛftˈhænd/	adj.	on the left side	Take the left-hand road.
Lend	/lɛnd/	v.	To give something to someone for a short time	Can you lend me some money?
Length	/lɛŋkθ/	n.	The measurement of something from end to end	What is the length of this table?
Let	/lɛt/	v.	To allow something to happen	Let me help you with that.
letters	/ˈlɛtərz/	n.	written messages sent to someone	She wrote two letters to her friend.
lettuce	/ˈlɛtəs/	n.	a green leafy vegetable eaten in salads	She makes a salad with lettuce.
licence	/ˈlaɪsəns/	n.	an official paper that allows you to do something	You need a driving licence to drive.
Lie	/laɪ/	v.	To say something that is not true	You should never lie to your parents.
lie down	/laɪ daʊn/	phr. v.	to put your body flat on a bed or floor	I need to lie down for a few minutes.
lightning	/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/	n.	a bright flash in the sky during a storm	Lightning lit the sky.
link	/lɪŋk/	n.	A connection between two people, things, or ideas	There is a strong link between smoking and cancer.
Lip	/lɪp/	n.	One of the two soft edges of the mouth	She bit her lip.
listen to music	/ˈlɪsən tə ˈmjuzɪk/	verb phrase	to hear music for fun	I listen to music in my room.
Literature	/ˈlɪtərətʃər/	n.	Written works like novels and poetry	He studies English literature at university.
litre	/ˈliːtər/	n.	a unit for measuring liquid	We bought two litres of milk.
Little	/ˈlɪtəl/	adj.	Small in size or amount	She has a little dog.
Live	/lɪv/	v.	To have your home somewhere	I live in a small apartment.
Local	/ˈloʊkəl/	adj.	Relating to an area near you	We go to the local school.
locker	/ˈlɑːkər/	n.	a small cupboard for one student	I keep my coat in my locker.
look after	/lʊk ˈæftər/	phr. v.	to take care of someone or something	Can you look after my dog today?
look at	/lʊk æt/	phr. v.	to direct your eyes toward something	Look at the picture on the wall.
look for	/lʊk fɔr/	phr. v.	to try to find something	I am looking for my keys.
look out	/lʊk aʊt/	phr. v.	to be careful and watch for danger	Look out for cars when you cross the street.
Lose	/luːz/	v.	To no longer have something because you do not know where it is	Don't lose your keys.
loss	/lɔːs/	n.	the fact of not having something anymore	The team felt sad after the loss.