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.
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stupid | /ˈstjuːpɪd/ | adj. | Silly or unwise showing poor judgment or little intelligence | That was a stupid thing to do. | |
| Style | /staɪl/ | n. | A way of doing something especially one that is typical of a person group of people place or period | She has a very unique style. | |
| Subject | /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ | n. | An area of knowledge that is studied in school college or university | Maths is my favourite subject. | |
| Submit | /səbˈmɪt/ | v. | To give or offer something for a decision to be made by others | You must submit your essay by Friday. | |
| subway | /ˈsʌb.weɪ/ | n. | an underground train system | I take the subway to work. | |
| Succeed | /səkˈsid/ | v. | To achieve something that you have been aiming for | If you work hard you will succeed. | |
| Success | /səkˈsɛs/ | n. | The achieving of the results wanted or hoped for | The party was a great success. | |
| Successful | /səkˈsɛsful/ | adj. | Achieving the results wanted or hoped for | She is a successful businesswoman. | |
| Such | /sʌtʃ/ | det. | Used before a noun or noun phrase to add emphasis | It was such a beautiful day. | |
| Suddenly | /ˈsʌdənli/ | adv. | Quickly and unexpectedly | Suddenly the lights went out. | |
| Suffer | /ˈsʌfər/ | v. | To experience physical or mental pain | She suffers from headaches. | |
| Sugar | /ˈʃʊɡər/ | n. | A sweet substance especially from the plants sugar cane and sugar beet used to make food and drinks sweet | Do you take sugar in your coffee? | |
| Suggest | /səˈdʒɛst/ | v. | To mention an idea possible plan or action for other people to consider | I suggest we go out for dinner. | |
| Suggestion | /səˈdʒɛstʃən/ | n. | An idea plan or action that is suggested or the act of suggesting it | Can I make a suggestion? | |
| Suit | /suːt/ | n. | A jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt that are made from the same material | He wore a grey suit to the interview. | |
| Suitcase | /ˈsuːtkeɪs/ | n. | A large rectangular case with a handle for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling | I need to pack my suitcase. | |
| Summer | /ˈsʌmər/ | n. | The season of the year between spring and autumn when the weather is warmest | We are going to Italy in the summer. | |
| Sun | /sʌn/ | n. | The star that provides light and heat for the earth and around which the earth moves | The sun is shining. | |
| Sunday | /ˈsʌndeɪ/ | n. | The day of the week after Saturday and before Monday | We usually relax on Sunday. | |
| Sunglasses | /ˈsʌŋˌɡlæsɪz/ | n. | Dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes from bright light from the sun | I bought a new pair of sunglasses. | |
| Sunny | /ˈsʌni/ | adj. | Bright because of light from the sun | It is a sunny day. | |
| sunrise | /ˈsʌnraɪz/ | n. | the time when the sun comes up | We see sunrise from the hill. | |
| sunset | /ˈsʌnset/ | n. | the time when the sun goes down | The sunset is beautiful. | |
| sunshine | /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ | n. | bright light and heat from the sun | We enjoyed the sunshine in the park. | |
| Supermarket | /ˈsuːpərˌmɑrkɪt/ | n. | A large shop which sells most types of food and other goods needed in the home | I bought some milk at the supermarket. |
