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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trouble | /ˈtrʌbəl/ | n. | Problems or difficulties | I am having trouble with my computer. | |
| Trousers | /ˈtraʊzərz/ | n. | A piece of clothing covering the legs | He wore black trousers. | |
| Truck | /trʌk/ | n. | A large road vehicle for carrying goods | The truck is carrying food. | |
| TRUE | /tru/ | adj. | Based on facts | Is that story true? | |
| Trust | /trʌst/ | v. | To believe that someone is honest | I trust my best friend. | |
| Truth | /truθ/ | n. | The real facts | You must tell the truth. | |
| Try | /traɪ/ | v. | To attempt to do something | I will try to finish the work today. | |
| try on | /traɪ ɑn/ | phr. v. | to put on clothes to see if they fit | I want to try on these shoes. | |
| Tube | /tjuːb/ | n. | A long hollow object | I need a tube of toothpaste. | |
| Tuesday | /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/ | n. | The day after Monday | We have a meeting on Tuesday. | |
| Tune | /tjun/ | n. | A series of musical notes | That is a catchy tune. | |
| Turkey | /ˈtɜrki/ | n. | A large bird eaten as food | We ate turkey for dinner. | |
| Turn | /tɜrn/ | v. | To move in a circle or change direction | Turn left at the next street. | |
| turn off | /tɜrn ɔf/ | phr. v. | to stop a machine, light, or device working | Please turn off the TV. | |
| turn on | /tɜrn ɑn/ | phr. v. | to start a machine, light, or device working | Can you turn on the lamp? | |
| TV | /ˌtiːˈviː/ | n. | Television | I am watching TV. | |
| Twelve | /twɛlv/ | num. | The number 12 | There are twelve months in a year. | |
| Twenty | /ˈtwɛnti/ | num. | The number 20 | I have twenty dollars. | |
| Twice | /twaɪs/ | adv. | Two times | I visit my parents twice a year. | |
| Twin | /twɪn/ | n. | One of two children born at the same time | My sister is my twin. | |
| Two | /tuː/ | num. | The number 2 | I have two dogs. | |
| Type | /taɪp/ | n. | A group of things with similar qualities | What type of music do you like? | |
| Typical | /ˈtɪpɪkəl/ | adj. | Having the usual features | It was a typical English summer day. | |
| Tyre | /taɪər/ | n. | A rubber ring around a wheel | The car has a flat tyre. | |
| Ugly | /ˈʌɡli/ | adj. | Not pleasant to look at | That is an ugly building. |
