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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A2 Vocabulary Quiz
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Everyday A2 English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movie | /ˈmuːvi/ | n. | A film shown in a cinema or on television | Let's watch a movie tonight. | |
| movie star | /ˈmuvi stɑr/ | n. | a famous actor or actress | She wants to be a movie star. | |
| movie theater | /ˈmuvi ˌθiətər/ | n. | a place where you watch movies | We went to the movie theater on Saturday. | |
| moving | /ˈmuvɪŋ/ | v. | changing place or position | The car is moving slowly. | |
| mr | /ˈmɪstər/ | title | a title used before a man's last name | Mr. Brown is my teacher. | |
| mrs | /ˈmɪsɪz/ | title | a title used before a married woman's last name | Mrs. Lee lives next door. | |
| Much | /mʌtʃ/ | adv. | A large amount or to a large degree | I don't have much time. | |
| mum | /mʌm/ | n. | mother | My mum is making dinner. | |
| musical | /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/ | adj. | Related to music | She plays a musical instrument. | |
| Must | /mʌst/ | mod. v. | Used to show that it is necessary or very important that something happens in the present or future | I must go now. | |
| Myself | /maɪˈsɛlf/ | pron. | Used when the subject of the verb is I and the object is the same person | I made this cake myself. | |
| National | /ˈnæʃənl/ | adj. | Relating to or typical of a whole country and its people rather than to part of that country or to other countries | It is a national holiday. | |
| nationality | /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/ | n. | the country you come from | What is your nationality? | |
| natural | /ˈnætʃərəl/ | adj. | As found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people | The clothes are made of natural fibers. | |
| Nature | /ˈneɪtʃər/ | n. | All the animals plants rocks etc in the world and all the features forces and processes that happen or exist independently of people | I love spending time in nature. | |
| Near | /nɪr/ | prep. | Not far away in distance | The shop is near my house. | |
| Nearly | /ˈnɪrli/ | adv. | Almost or not completely | It is nearly time to go. | |
| necessary | /ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/ | adj. | needed or important | It is necessary to wear a seat belt. | |
| Necklace | /ˈnɛkləs/ | n. | A piece of jewellery worn around the neck | He bought her a beautiful gold necklace. | |
| Negative | /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ | adj. | Expressing no | He gave a negative answer. | |
| Neighbor | /ˈneɪbər/ | n. | Someone who lives very close to you | Our neighbors are very friendly. | |
| neighbour | /ˈneɪbər/ | n. | a person who lives near you | Our neighbour is very kind. | |
| Neither | /ˈnaɪðər/ | det. | Not either of two things or people | Neither of my parents smokes. | |
| nervous | /ˈnɜrvəs/ | adj. | Worried and anxious | I always get nervous before an exam. | |
| nest | /nest/ | n. | a home that a bird makes | The bird built a nest in the tree. |
