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.
Ready to grow your English step by step? This friendly A2 set is packed with useful words for everyday life, and you can find the free printable A2 English vocabulary list list PDF plus the free downloadable printable A2 English list flashcards when you scroll to the bottom of the article.
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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Everyday A2 English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net | /nɛt/ | n. | Material made of threads of rope string wire or plastic with spaces between them allowing gas liquid or small objects to go through | The ball hit the net. | |
| News | /nuz/ | n. | Information or reports about recent events | I read the news on the internet. | |
| Newspaper | /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpər/ | n. | A regularly printed document consisting of large sheets of paper that are folded together or a website containing news reports articles photographs and advertisements | My father reads the newspaper every morning. | |
| nightstand | ˈnaɪtˌstænd | n. | a small table next to a bed | My phone is on the nightstand. | |
| no one | /ˈnoʊ wʌn/ | pron. | not any person | No one was at home. | |
| Nobody | /ˈnoʊˌbɑdi/ | pron. | Not anyone | Nobody was at home. | |
| Noise | /nɔɪz/ | n. | A sound or sounds especially when it is unwanted unpleasant or loud | What is that noise? | |
| Noisy | /ˈnɔɪzi/ | adj. | Making a lot of noise | The children are very noisy today. | |
| None | /nʌn/ | pron. | Not one of a group of things or people or not any amount of something | None of my friends could come. | |
| noodle | /ˈnuːdəl/ | n. | a long thin food made from dough | The noodles are hot and tasty. | |
| noon | /nun/ | n. | 12 o'clock in the middle of the day | The class starts at noon. | |
| Normal | /ˈnɔrməl/ | adj. | Ordinary or usual the same as would be expected | It is normal to feel nervous before a test. | |
| Note | /noʊt/ | n. | A short piece of writing | She left a note on the fridge. | |
| notebook paper | /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk ˈpeɪ.pɚ/ | noun phrase | paper used for writing school notes | I wrote my homework on notebook paper. | |
| notepad | /ˈnoʊtˌpæd/ | n. | a small pad of paper for notes | I keep a notepad on my desk. | |
| Nothing | /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ | pron. | Not anything | There is nothing in the fridge. | |
| Notice | /ˈnoʊtɪs/ | v. | To see or become conscious of something or someone | Did you notice her new haircut? | |
| Noun | /naʊn/ | n. | A word that refers to a person place thing event substance or quality | Dog is a noun. | |
| Novel | /ˈnɑvəl/ | n. | A long printed story about imaginary characters and events | She wrote a famous novel. | |
| Nurse | /nɜrs/ | n. | A person whose job is to care for people who are ill or injured especially in a hospital | The nurse took my temperature. | |
| O'clock | /əˈklɑk/ | adv. | Used after a number from one to twelve to say the time when it is exactly that hour | The meeting is at three o'clock. | |
| Object | /ˈɑbʤɛkt/ | n. | A thing that you can see or touch but that is not usually a living animal plant or person | What is that object on the table? | |
| occupation | /ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ | n. | a person's job | What is your occupation? | |
| octopus | /ˈɑktəpəs/ | n. | a sea animal with eight arms | We saw an octopus at the aquarium. | |
| of course | /əv ˈkɔrs/ | phrase | used to say yes or show something is obvious | Of course you can come with us. |
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