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
Somebody	/ˈsʌmbədi/	pron.	Someone	Somebody left their coat here.
Someone	/ˈsʌmˌwʌn/	pron.	Used to refer to a single person when you do not know who they are or when it is not important who they are	Someone is at the door.
Something	/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/	pron.	An object situation quality or action that is not exactly known or stated	I have something to tell you.
Somewhere	/ˈsʌmˌwɛr/	adv.	In or to a place that is not known or not stated	I lost my keys somewhere in the house.
songs	/sɔŋz/	n.	pieces of music with words	The children sang their favorite songs.
Sore	/sɔr/	adj.	Painful and uncomfortable because of injury infection or too much use	I have a sore throat.
sore throat	/sɔːr θroʊt/	noun phrase	a painful throat	I have a sore throat this morning.
Sort	/sɔrt/	n.	A group of things that are of the same type or that share similar qualities	What sort of music do you like?
Source	/sɔrs/	n.	The place something comes from or starts at or the cause of something	Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.
Southern	/ˈsʌðərn/	adj.	In or from the south part of an area	We live in southern Spain.
Space	/speɪs/	n.	An empty area that is available to be used	Is there space for my car?
Spare	/spɛr/	adj.	If something is spare it is available to use because it is extra	Do you have a spare pen?
Speak	/spik/	v.	To say words to use the voice or to have a conversation with someone	Can I speak to John please?
Speaker	/ˈspikər/	n.	The part of a radio television or computer or of a piece of electrical equipment for playing recorded sound through which the sound is played	I bought some new speakers for my computer.
Special	/ˈspɛʃəl/	adj.	Not ordinary or usual	I have a special gift for you.
Specific	/spəˈsɪfɪk/	adj.	Relating to one thing and not others particular	I gave you specific instructions.
Speech	/spiːtʃ/	n.	A formal talk given usually to a large number of people on a special occasion	He gave a great speech at the wedding.
Speed	/spid/	n.	How fast something moves	He drove at high speed.
Spell	/spɛl/	v.	To form a word or words with the letters in the correct order	How do you spell your name?
Spelling	/ˈspɛlɪŋ/	n.	The ability to spell words correctly	My spelling is terrible.
Spend	/spɛnd/	v.	To give money as a payment for something	How much did you spend on that dress?
Spice	/spaɪs/	n.	A substance made from a plant used to give a special flavour to food	We use a lot of spices in our cooking.
Spicy	/ˈspaɪsi/	adj.	Containing strong flavours from spices	I love spicy food.
Spider	/ˈspaɪdər/	n.	A small creature with eight thin legs that catches insects in a web	There is a large spider in the bath.
sponge	/spʌndʒ/	n.	a soft thing for cleaning with water	He cleans the sink with a sponge.