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
Tourist	/ˈtʊrɪst/	n.	A person who visits a place for holiday	The museum is full of tourists.
tourist information centre	/ˈtʊrɪst ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈsɛntər/	n.	a place where visitors can get help and information	We asked for a map at the tourist information centre.
Towel	/ˈtaʊəl/	n.	A piece of cloth used for drying	I need a clean towel after my shower.
Tower	/ˈtaʊər/	n.	A tall narrow building	The Eiffel Tower is very famous.
Town	/taʊn/	n.	A place where people live and work	I live in a small town.
Toy	/tɔɪ/	n.	An object for children to play with	The child is playing with a toy car.
Track	/træk/	n.	A path or road	The train runs on the track.
Tractor	/ˈtræktər/	n.	A large vehicle used on farms	The farmer drives a tractor.
Trade	/treɪd/	n.	Buying and selling goods	International trade is important.
Traffic	/ˈtræfɪk/	n.	Cars and buses moving on a road	There is a lot of traffic today.
traffic light	/ˈtræfɪk laɪt/	n.	a light that controls cars and people crossing the road	The traffic light turned green, so we crossed the street.
Train	/treɪn/	n.	A large vehicle that runs on rails	We took the train to London.
train station	/ˈtreɪn ˌsteɪ.ʃən/	noun phrase	a place where trains stop for passengers	She met me at the train station.
Trainer	/ˈtreɪnər/	n.	A shoe worn for sports	I bought a new pair of trainers.
Training	/ˈtreɪnɪŋ/	n.	Learning the skills for a job	The new staff need training.
Tram	/træm/	n.	A passenger vehicle running on rails in streets	I took the tram to the city centre.
Transfer	/trænsˈfɜr/	v.	To move from one place to another	I need to transfer to another bus.
Translate	/trænˈsleɪt/	v.	To change words into another language	Can you translate this sentence for me?
Translation	/trænˈsleɪʃən/	n.	Words changed into another language	The translation is very good.
Transport	/ˈtrænspɔrt/	n.	Vehicles used to move people or goods	Public transport is cheap here.
trash can	ˈtræʃ kæn	noun phrase	a container for trash	Please put the paper in the trash can.
Travel	/ˈtrævəl/	v.	To make a journey	I love to travel to new countries.
Traveller	/ˈtrævələr/	n.	A person who is travelling	The train was full of travellers.
Tree	/tri/	n.	A tall plant with a wooden trunk	There is a large tree in the garden.
Trip	/trɪp/	n.	A journey to a place and back	We went on a school trip to the museum.