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
Sick	/sɪk/	adj.	Physically or mentally ill not well	I feel sick.
Sight	/saɪt/	n.	The ability to see	He lost his sight in an accident.
sightseeing	/ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/	n.	The activity of visiting interesting places especially by people on holiday	We spent the day sightseeing in Rome.
Sign	/saɪn/	n.	A notice giving information directions a warning etc	Follow the signs to the airport.
Signal	/ˈsɪɡnəl/	n.	An action movement or sound that gives information a message a warning or an order	The traffic signal turned red.
Signature	/ˈsɪɡnətʃər/	n.	Your name written by yourself always in the same way usually to show that something has been written or agreed by you	Please put your signature at the bottom.
Silence	/ˈsaɪləns/	n.	A period without any sound complete quiet	There was a long silence.
Silent	/ˈsaɪlənt/	adj.	Without any sound	The house was completely silent.
Silk	/sɪlk/	n.	A delicate soft type of cloth made from a thread produced by silkworms	She wore a beautiful silk dress.
Silly	/ˈsɪli/	adj.	Showing little thought or judgment	Don't be silly!
Similar	/ˈsɪmɪlər/	adj.	Looking or being almost but not exactly the same	My dress is similar to yours.
Simple	/ˈsɪmpəl/	adj.	Easy to understand or do not difficult	The instructions are very simple.
Since	/sɪns/	prep.	From a particular time in the past until a later time or until now	I have lived here since 2010.
Singing	/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/	n.	The activity of making musical sounds with your voice	I enjoy singing in the choir.
Single	/ˈsɪŋɡəl/	adj.	One only	I don't have a single idea.
Sink	/sɪŋk/	n.	A bowl that is attached to the wall in a kitchen or bathroom in which you wash dishes or your hands etc	Leave the dirty plates in the sink.
Sir	/sɜr/	n.	Used as a formal and polite way of speaking to a man especially one who you are providing a service to or who is in a position of authority	Can I help you sir?
sit down	/sɪt daʊn/	phr. v.	to move from standing to a sitting position	Please sit down and wait for a moment.
Site	/saɪt/	n.	A place where something is was or will be built or where something happened is happening or will happen	This is the site of the new school.
sitting room	/ˈsɪtɪŋ ruːm/	n.	a room in a house where people sit and relax	We watched TV in the sitting room.
situation	/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/	n.	the way things are at a time	This is a difficult situation.
Size	/saɪz/	n.	How big or small something is	What size are your shoes?
Skate	/skeɪt/	v.	To move on skates	I like to skate in the park.
Skateboard	/ˈskeɪtˌbɔrd/	n.	A board with small wheels that you stand on to ride	He got a new skateboard for his birthday.
Skateboarding	/ˈskeɪtˌbɔrdɪŋ/	n.	The sport of riding on a skateboard	Skateboarding is very popular here.