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.
- English Vocabulary hub
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- Pre-A1 English Vocabulary List
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- B1 English Vocabulary List
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxing | /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ | adj. | Making you feel relaxed | We had a relaxing holiday. | |
| Religion | /rɪˈlɪdʒən/ | n. | The belief in and worship of a god or gods | There are many different religions in the world. | |
| Remain | /rɪˈmeɪn/ | v. | To stay in the same place or in the same condition | Please remain seated. | |
| Remind | /rɪˈmaɪnd/ | v. | To make someone think of something they have forgotten or might have forgotten | Please remind me to call her. | |
| remote | /rɪˈmoʊt/ | adj. | controlled from far away | Use the remote to change the channel. | |
| remote control | /rɪˈmoʊt kənˈtroʊl/ | n. | a small device for controlling a machine from far away | The remote control is on the sofa. | |
| Remove | /rɪˈmuːv/ | v. | To take something or someone away from somewhere or off something | Remove your shoes before entering. | |
| Rent | /rɛnt/ | v. | To pay or receive a fixed amount of money for the use of a room house car television etc | We rent an apartment in the city. | |
| Repair | /rɪˈpɛr/ | v. | To put something that is damaged broken or not working correctly back into good condition or make it work again | Can you repair my watch? | |
| Repeat | /rɪˈpiːt/ | v. | To say or do something more than once | Could you repeat that please? | |
| Replace | /rɪˈpleɪs/ | v. | To take the place of something or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else | We need to replace the old computer. | |
| Reply | /rɪˈplaɪ/ | v. | To answer | He didn't reply to my email. | |
| Report | /rɪˈpɔrt/ | n. | A description of an event or situation | I have to write a report for my boss. | |
| Reporter | /rɪˈpɔrtər/ | n. | A person whose job is to discover information about news events and describe them for a newspaper or magazine or for radio or television | She is a reporter for a national newspaper. | |
| Request | /rɪˈkwɛst/ | n. | The act of politely or officially asking for something | They made a request for more help. | |
| Require | /rɪˈkwaɪər/ | v. | To need something or make something necessary | This job requires a lot of concentration. | |
| Research | /ˈriːsɜːrtʃ/ | n. | A detailed study of a subject especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding | He is doing research into cancer. | |
| Rest | /rɛst/ | n. | The other things people or parts that remain or that have not been mentioned | You can keep the rest of the money. | |
| Result | /rɪˈzʌlt/ | n. | Something that happens or exists because of something else | What was the result of the match? | |
| Return | /rɪˈtɜrn/ | v. | To come or go back to a previous place | I will return tomorrow. | |
| Review | /rɪˈvjuː/ | n. | To think or talk about something again in order to make changes to it or to make a decision about it | We need to review our plans. | |
| ride a bike | /raɪd ə baɪk/ | verb phrase | to use a bicycle | He likes to ride a bike in the park. | |
| riding | /ˈraɪ.dɪŋ/ | n. | the activity of traveling on a horse, bike, or other vehicle | She enjoys riding her bike. | |
| right hand | /ˌraɪt ˈhænd/ | n. | the hand on the right side of your body | Write your name with your right hand. | |
| Ring | /rɪŋ/ | n. | A circular piece of jewellery worn especially on your finger | She is wearing a gold ring. |
