A2 English Vocabulary List: Free PDF + Quiz

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.

A2 Vocabulary Quiz

Think you know these A2 words? Give the list a quick scroll, then jump into the quiz below to see how many stick.

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.