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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- Pre-A1 English Vocabulary List
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacation | /vəˈkeɪʃən/ | n. | A holiday | We are going on vacation to Spain. | |
| vacuum | /ˈvæk.juːm/ | v. | to clean the floor with a machine | Dad vacuums the living room on Saturday. | |
| vacuum cleaner | /ˈvæk.juːm ˌkliːnər/ | noun phrase | a machine for cleaning floors | The vacuum cleaner is in the hall. | |
| Valley | /ˈvæli/ | n. | An area of low land between hills | The river flows through the valley. | |
| Valuable | /ˈvæljuəbl/ | adj. | Worth a lot of money | This ring is very valuable. | |
| Value | /ˈvælju/ | n. | How much money something is worth | The value of the house has increased. | |
| Van | /væn/ | n. | A vehicle used for carrying goods | The delivery van arrived. | |
| Variety | /vəˈraɪəti/ | n. | Many different types of things | The shop sells a variety of fruits. | |
| Various | /ˈvɛəriəs/ | adj. | Many different | We talked about various topics. | |
| Vase | /veɪs/ | n. | A container used for holding flowers | I put the flowers in a vase. | |
| Vegetable | /ˈvɛdʒtəbl/ | n. | A plant used as food | Carrots are my favorite vegetable. | |
| Vehicle | /ˈviːhɪkl/ | n. | A machine used for transport | A car is a motor vehicle. | |
| Version | /ˈvɜrʒən/ | n. | A form of something that is slightly different | This is the latest version of the app. | |
| versus | /ˈvɜrsəs/ | prep. | used to compare two things or sides | It was a game of red versus blue. | |
| Very | /ˈvɛri/ | adv. | Used to add emphasis | I am very happy today. | |
| Vet | /vɛt/ | n. | A doctor for animals | I took my sick dog to the vet. | |
| Via | /ˈvaɪə/ | prep. | Going through a place | We flew to New York via London. | |
| Video | /ˈvɪdioʊ/ | n. | A recording of moving pictures | We watched a funny video online. | |
| video call | /ˈvɪdioʊ kɔl/ | n. | a call with picture and sound | I had a video call with my friend. | |
| video game | /ˈvɪdioʊ ɡeɪm/ | n. | a game you play on a computer or console | My brother plays a video game after school. | |
| View | /vju/ | n. | What you can see from a place | The view from the mountain is beautiful. | |
| Village | /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ | n. | A small town in the country | He lives in a quiet village. | |
| Violin | /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ | n. | A musical instrument with strings | She plays the violin very well. | |
| Virus | /ˈvaɪərəs/ | n. | Something that causes disease | He caught a bad virus. | |
| Visit | /ˈvɪzɪt/ | v. | To go to see a person or place | I will visit my grandparents tomorrow. |
