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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roast | /roʊst/ | v. | To cook food in an oven or over a fire | We had roast beef for dinner. | |
| Rock | /rɑk/ | n. | The solid substance that forms the main part of the earth's surface | They climbed over the rocks. | |
| Role | /roʊl/ | n. | The position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation organization society or relationship | What is your role in the company? | |
| Roll | /roʊl/ | v. | To move somewhere by turning over and over or from side to side | The ball rolled under the table. | |
| Rose | /roʊz/ | n. | A particular kind of flower that has a sweet smell and is usually red white or yellow | He gave her a red rose. | |
| Round | /raʊnd/ | adj. | In a circular direction or position around | The earth is round. | |
| roundabout | /ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/ | n. | a circular road junction | Take the second exit at the roundabout. | |
| Route | /ruːt/ | n. | A particular way or direction between places | Which route is the quickest? | |
| Routine | /ruːˈtiːn/ | n. | A usual or fixed way of doing things | I have a strict morning routine. | |
| Row | /roʊ/ | n. | A line of things people animals etc arranged next to each other | We sat in the front row. | |
| Rubber | /ˈrʌbər/ | n. | A small piece of rubber used to remove pencil marks | Can I borrow your rubber? | |
| Rubbish | /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ | n. | Waste material or things that are no longer wanted or needed | Put the empty box in the rubbish bin. | |
| Rule | /ruːl/ | n. | An accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done | You must follow the rules of the game. | |
| Runner | /ˈrʌnər/ | n. | Someone who runs for sport or pleasure | She is a very fast runner. | |
| Running | /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ | n. | The sport or activity of running | I go running every morning. | |
| Safely | /ˈseɪfli/ | adv. | In a safe way | Drive safely! | |
| Sail | /seɪl/ | v. | To travel on water in a ship or boat | We plan to sail across the lake. | |
| Sale | /seɪl/ | n. | An act of exchanging something for money | The house is for sale. | |
| sale price | /ˈseɪl praɪs/ | noun phrase | the lower price during a sale | The sale price is only eight dollars. | |
| sample | /ˈsæmpəl/ | n. | a small part of something used to show what it is like | The store gave me a sample of the perfume. | |
| Satisfied | /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ | adj. | Pleased because you have got what you wanted or because something has happened in the way that you wanted | Are you satisfied with the result? | |
| Sauce | /sɔs/ | n. | A thick liquid eaten with food to add flavour | I like tomato sauce on my pasta. | |
| Save | /seɪv/ | v. | To keep something especially money for use in the future | I am saving money to buy a car. | |
| Scared | /skɛrd/ | adj. | Frightened or worried | I am scared of spiders. | |
| scary | /ˈskɛri/ | adj. | Frightening | That was a scary movie. |
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