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.
- English Vocabulary hub
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- Pre-A1 English Vocabulary List
- A1 English Vocabulary List
- B1 English Vocabulary List
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tent | /tɛnt/ | n. | A shelter made of canvas or a similar material and supported by poles and ropes that you can fold up and carry with you | We slept in a tent. | |
| Term | /tɜrm/ | n. | One of the periods into which a year is divided at school college or university | The spring term starts next week. | |
| Terrible | /ˈtɛrɪbəl/ | adj. | Very bad | The weather was terrible yesterday. | |
| Test | /tɛst/ | n. | An exam to check your knowledge | I have a math test tomorrow. | |
| tests | /tɛsts/ | n. | checks to see what someone knows or how something works | We have math tests on Friday. | |
| Text | /tɛkst/ | n. | Written words | She sent me a text message. | |
| text message | /ˈtɛkst ˌmɛsɪdʒ/ | n. | a short message sent on a phone | I sent her a text message. | |
| textbook | /ˈtɛkstˌbʊk/ | n. | a book used for study in school or college | Open your textbook to page ten. | |
| Than | /ðæn/ | conj. | Used to compare things | He is taller than his brother. | |
| Thank | /θæŋk/ | v. | To tell someone you are grateful | I want to thank you for your help. | |
| thank you | /ˈθæŋk ju/ | phrase | something you say to show you are grateful | Thank you for your help. | |
| Theatre | /ˈθiːətər/ | n. | A building where you watch plays | We went to the theatre last night. | |
| themselves | /ðəmˈsɛlvz/ | pron. | used when people do something for their own group | The children made lunch themselves. | |
| Then | /ðɛn/ | adv. | At that time or next | We had dinner and then went home. | |
| There | /ðɛr/ | adv. | In that place | Put the box over there. | |
| Therefore | /ˈðɛrˌfɔr/ | adv. | For that reason | It rained, therefore we stayed inside. | |
| Thick | /θɪk/ | adj. | Not thin | He wore a thick winter coat. | |
| Thief | /θif/ | n. | A person who steals | The thief took my wallet. | |
| Thin | /θɪn/ | adj. | Not thick or fat | The ice on the lake is very thin. | |
| Thing | /θɪŋ/ | n. | An object | What is that thing on the table? | |
| Think | /θɪŋk/ | v. | To use your mind | I think it will rain today. | |
| Thirsty | /ˈθɜrsti/ | adj. | Needing to drink | I am very thirsty after the run. | |
| Thirteen | /ˈθɜrˌtin/ | num. | The number 13 | My sister is thirteen years old. | |
| Thirty | /ˈθɜrti/ | num. | The number 30 | There are thirty days in this month. | |
| This | /ðɪs/ | pron. | Used to point to something near | This is my new car. |
