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)
- British Council — English learning resources
A2 Vocabulary Quiz
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Everyday A2 English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offer | /ˈɔfər/ | v. | To ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something | Can I offer you a drink? | |
| Officer | /ˈɔfɪsər/ | n. | A person who has a position of authority in an organization | He is a police officer. | |
| Oh | /oʊ/ | Exclamation | Used to express different emotions such as surprise disappointment and pleasure often as a reaction to something someone has said | Oh I didn't know that. | |
| Oil | /ɔɪl/ | n. | A thick liquid that comes from petroleum used as a fuel and for making parts of machines move easily | We need more oil for the car. | |
| OK | /oʊˈkeɪ/ | adj. | Used to show that you agree with something or that you understand it | Are you OK? | |
| okay | /oʊˈkeɪ/ | adj. | fine or acceptable | Is it okay if I sit here? | |
| older | /ˈoʊldər/ | adj. | having more years than someone or something else | My older brother lives in Chicago. | |
| olympic | /oʊˈlɪmpɪk/ | adj. | related to the Olympic Games | She dreams of winning an Olympic medal. | |
| omelette | /ˈɑmlət/ | n. | a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a pan | I had an omelette for breakfast. | |
| one-way ticket | /ˌwʌn ˈweɪ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ | noun phrase | a ticket for one trip only | I need a one-way ticket to Boston. | |
| Online | /ˈɑnˌlaɪn/ | adj. | Bought used etc using the internet | I like to shop online. | |
| opera | /ˈɑːpərə/ | n. | a type of music and theater with singing | We went to see an opera last night. | |
| Operation | /ˌɑpəˈreɪʃən/ | n. | An occasion when a doctor cuts a body for medical reasons in order to repair remove or replace an unhealthy or damaged part | He had a heart operation. | |
| Opinion | /əˈpɪnjən/ | n. | A thought or belief about something or someone | What is your opinion on this? | |
| Opposite | /ˈɑpəzɪt/ | adj. | Completely different | The bank is opposite the post office. | |
| option | /ˈɑːpʃən/ | n. | one of the choices you can make | We have one more option. | |
| ourselves | /aʊərˈsɛlvz/ | pron. | Us | We did it ourselves. | |
| out of | /aʊt əv/ | prep. | not having any left; from inside to outside | We are out of milk. | |
| outdoor | /ˈaʊtˌdɔːr/ | adj. | happening or used outside | They had an outdoor party in the garden. | |
| outdoors | /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/ | adv. | outside a building | The children like to play outdoors. | |
| Oven | /ˈʌvən/ | n. | The part of a cooker with a door used to bake or roast food | Put the cake in the oven. | |
| Own | /oʊn/ | adj. | Belonging to or done by a particular person or thing | I have my own room. | |
| p.m. | /ˌpiː ˈem/ | abbreviation | after noon and before midnight | The movie starts at 7 p.m. | |
| Pack | /pæk/ | v. | To put something into a bag box etc | I need to pack my suitcase. | |
| package | /ˈpækɪdʒ/ | n. | an object or box with things inside, wrapped or sent together | The package arrived this morning. |
