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
lots	/lɑts/	det.	many	There are lots of flowers in the garden.
lovely	/ˈlʌvli/	adj.	Pleasant or enjoyable	We had a lovely time at the beach.
lower	/ˈloʊər/	v.	to make something less high	Please lower your voice.
Luck	/lʌk/	n.	The force that causes things to happen to you by chance	Good luck with your exam!
luckily	/ˈlʌkəli/	adv.	in a lucky way	Luckily, no one was hurt.
Lucky	/ˈlʌki/	adj.	Having good things happen to you by chance	You are lucky to have such good friends.
Luggage	/ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/	n.	The bags you take when you travel	We have a lot of luggage.
lunchbox	/ˈlʌntʃˌbɑks/	n.	a box for carrying lunch	He puts an apple in his lunchbox.
lunchtime	/ˈlʌn.tʃaɪm/	n.	the time when people eat lunch	I usually read a book at lunchtime.
Machine	/məˈʃin/	n.	A piece of equipment with moving parts	This machine makes coffee.
Mad	/mæd/	adj.	Very angry	My mom was mad at me for breaking the window.
Magazine	/ˌmæɡəˈzin/	n.	A type of large thin book with articles and photographs	I bought a fashion magazine.
magazines	/ˌmæɡəˈzinz/	n.	thin books with articles and pictures	I read magazines at the doctor’s office.
Magic	/ˈmædʒɪk/	n.	The use of special powers to make things happen	Do you believe in magic?
Mail	/meɪl/	n.	The letters and packages that are delivered to you	Is there any mail for me today?
Main	/meɪn/	adj.	Larger or more important than others	The main entrance is at the front.
main course	/ˌmeɪn ˈkɔrs/	n.	the main part of a meal	For the main course, I had chicken and rice.
maintenance	/ˈmeɪntənəns/	n.	care and repair to keep something working	The car needs regular maintenance.
make breakfast	/meɪk ˈbrɛkfəst/	verb phrase	to prepare breakfast	My mom makes breakfast early.
make sure	/meɪk ʃʊr/	phrase	to check that something is true or done	Make sure you lock the door.
make the bed	/meɪk ðə bɛd/	verb phrase	to arrange the bed neatly	I make the bed before I leave for school.
make-up	/ˈmeɪk ˌʌp/	n.	cosmetics used on the face	She put on make-up before the party.
Male	/meɪl/	adj.	Belonging to the sex that does not give birth to babies	The male bird is very colorful.
mall	/mɔːl/	n.	a large place with many stores	My sister likes the mall.
Manage	/ˈmænɪdʒ/	v.	To be responsible for controlling or organizing someone or something	He manages a large team.