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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supper | /ˈsʌpər/ | n. | A main meal eaten in the evening | What's for supper? | |
| Support | /səˈpɔrt/ | v. | To agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want him her or it to succeed | My family always supports me. | |
| Supporter | /səˈpɔrtər/ | n. | Someone who supports a particular idea group or person | He is a strong supporter of the team. | |
| Suppose | /səˈpoʊz/ | v. | To think that something is likely to be true | I suppose you are right. | |
| Sure | /ʃʊr/ | adj. | Certain without any doubt | Are you sure about that? | |
| Surf | /sɜrf/ | v. | To ride on a wave as it comes towards land while standing or lying on a special board | He loves to surf in Hawaii. | |
| Surface | /ˈsɜrfɪs/ | n. | The outer or top part or layer of something | The surface of the moon is covered in craters. | |
| surfboard | /ˈsɝːfˌbɔrd/ | n. | a long board used for surfing | He carried his surfboard to the beach. | |
| surfboarding | /ˈsɝːfˌbɔrdɪŋ/ | n. | the sport of riding waves on a surfboard | Surfboarding is popular in summer. | |
| Surfing | /ˈsɜrfɪŋ/ | n. | The sport of riding on a wave on a special board | We went surfing at the beach. | |
| Surname | /ˈsɜrneɪm/ | n. | The name that you share with other members of your family | What is your surname? | |
| Surprise | /sərˈpraɪz/ | n. | An unexpected event | The party was a complete surprise. | |
| Surprised | /sərˈpraɪzd/ | adj. | Feeling or showing surprise because something has happened that you did not expect | I was surprised to see him. | |
| Surprising | /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/ | adj. | Unexpected | It is surprising that he didn't call. | |
| Surround | /səˈraʊnd/ | v. | To be everywhere around something | The house is surrounded by trees. | |
| Survey | /sərˈveɪ/ | n. | An examination of opinions behaviour etc made by asking people questions | We conducted a survey of student opinions. | |
| Survive | /sərˈvaɪv/ | v. | To continue to live or exist especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed or after being in a difficult situation | The plants didn't survive the winter. | |
| Suspect | /səˈspɛkt/ | v. | To think or believe something to be true or probable | I suspect he is lying. | |
| Swallow | /ˈswɑloʊ/ | v. | To cause food drink pills etc to move from your mouth into your stomach by using the muscles of your throat | The tablets are too big to swallow. | |
| swan | /swɑn/ | n. | a large white bird with a long neck | We saw a swan on the lake. | |
| Swear | /swɛr/ | v. | To use words that are rude or offensive | It is rude to swear. | |
| Sweater | /ˈswɛtər/ | n. | A piece of clothing typically with long sleeves and made from wool that is worn on the upper part of the body | Put on a sweater if you are cold. | |
| sweep | swip | v. | to clean a floor with a broom | I sweep the kitchen floor every day. | |
| Sweet | /swiːt/ | adj. | Having a taste similar to that of sugar | This tea is too sweet. | |
| Swim | /swɪm/ | v. | To move through water by moving the body or parts of the body | I can swim very well. |
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