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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Those | /ðoʊz/ | pron. | Plural of that | Those shoes are very nice. | |
| Though | /ðoʊ/ | conj. | Despite the fact that | Though it was cold, we went swimming. | |
| Thought | /θɔt/ | n. | An idea | I had a sudden thought. | |
| Thousand | /ˈθaʊzənd/ | num. | The number 1000 | The car costs five thousand dollars. | |
| Thread | /θrɛd/ | n. | A long thin piece of cotton | I need a needle and thread. | |
| Threat | /θrɛt/ | n. | A warning of harm | The storm is a threat to the town. | |
| Three | /θriː/ | num. | The number 3 | I have three apples. | |
| Through | /θruː/ | prep. | From one side to the other | We walked through the park. | |
| Throw | /θroʊ/ | v. | To send something through the air | Throw the ball to me. | |
| Thumb | /θʌm/ | n. | The short thick finger on your hand | He hurt his thumb with a hammer. | |
| Thunder | /ˈθʌndər/ | n. | The loud noise in the sky during a storm | The thunder woke me up. | |
| thunderstorm | /ˈθʌndərstɔrm/ | n. | a storm with thunder, lightning, and rain | We stayed inside during the thunderstorm. | |
| Thursday | /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/ | n. | The day after Wednesday | I have a meeting on Thursday. | |
| Ticket | /ˈtɪkɪt/ | n. | A piece of paper to enter a place or travel | I bought a train ticket. | |
| Tidy | /ˈtaɪdi/ | adj. | Neat and in order | Her room is always very tidy. | |
| tidy up | /ˈtaɪdi ʌp/ | phr. v. | to make a place neat and clean | Please tidy up your room before dinner. | |
| Tie | /taɪ/ | n. | A piece of clothing worn around the neck | He wore a suit and tie. | |
| Tiger | /ˈtaɪɡər/ | n. | A large wild cat | We saw a tiger at the zoo. | |
| Tight | /taɪt/ | adj. | Fitting closely to your body | These shoes are too tight. | |
| Till | /tɪl/ | prep. | Up to the time of | I will wait till you are ready. | |
| Time | /taɪm/ | n. | What is measured in minutes and hours | What time is it? | |
| timetable | /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ | n. | a list of times for buses, trains, or classes | The bus timetable shows the next bus at 3:10. | |
| Tin | /tɪn/ | n. | A metal container | I bought a tin of beans. | |
| Tiny | /ˈtaɪni/ | adj. | Very small | The baby has tiny hands. | |
| Tip | /tɪp/ | n. | Extra money given for a service | We left a tip for the waiter. |
