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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- CEFR levels overview (Council of Europe)
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Everyday A2 English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umbrella | /ʌmˈbrɛlə/ | n. | An object used to protect from rain | Take an umbrella, it is raining. | |
| Uncle | /ˈʌŋkl/ | n. | The brother of your mother or father | My uncle lives in London. | |
| Under | /ˈʌndər/ | prep. | Below something | The cat is under the table. | |
| Underground | /ˈʌndərˌɡraʊnd/ | n. | A railway system beneath a city | I take the underground to work. | |
| Understand | /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ | v. | To know the meaning of something | I do not understand this word. | |
| unfortunately | /ʌnˈfɔrtʃənətli/ | adv. | used to say something bad or sad happened | Unfortunately, the train was late. | |
| Unhappy | /ʌnˈhæpi/ | adj. | Sad | He was unhappy with the result. | |
| Uniform | /ˈjunɪfɔrm/ | n. | Special clothes worn by members of a group | The students wear a school uniform. | |
| Unit | /ˈjunɪt/ | n. | A single complete part of something | We are studying unit five today. | |
| University | /ˌjunɪˈvɜrsɪti/ | n. | A place of higher education | She studies medicine at university. | |
| Until | /ənˈtɪl/ | prep. | Up to the time that | I will wait until you return. | |
| Unusual | /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ | adj. | Not common | It is unusual for him to be late. | |
| Up | /ʌp/ | adv. | Towards a higher place | He walked up the stairs. | |
| Update | /ˈʌpdeɪt/ | v. | To add the latest information | I need to update my phone. | |
| upload | /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ | v. | Send data to the internet | Upload your photo. | |
| Upon | /əˈpɒn/ | prep. | On | The book was placed upon the table. | |
| Upper | /ˈʌpər/ | adj. | Higher in position | My room is on the upper floor. | |
| Upset | /ʌpˈsɛt/ | adj. | Unhappy or worried | She was upset when she lost her keys. | |
| Upstairs | /ˌʌpˈstɛrz/ | adv. | To or on a higher floor | I am going upstairs to sleep. | |
| Us | /ʌs/ | pron. | Me and another person | The teacher gave us homework. | |
| Use | /juːz/ | v. | To do something with an object | Can I use your pen? | |
| Useful | /ˈjusfəl/ | adj. | Helpful for doing something | This map is very useful. | |
| User | /ˈjuːzər/ | n. | A person who uses a service or machine | The software is friendly for the user. | |
| Usual | /ˈjuːʒuəl/ | adj. | Normal or expected | I will meet you at the usual time. | |
| Usually | /ˈjuːʒuəli/ | adv. | In the way that is normal | I usually wake up at 7 AM. |
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