A2 English Vocabulary List - Free PDF and Flashcards

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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Everyday A2 English Vocabulary

Word	IPA	Type	Meaning	Example
Visitor	/ˈvɪzɪtər/	n.	A person who visits a place	The museum has many visitors.
visitors	/ˈvɪzɪtərz/	n.	people who come to see a place or person	We had many visitors at the museum.
Vocabulary	/vəˈkæbjʊˌlɛri/	n.	All the words in a language	I am trying to learn new vocabulary.
Voice	/vɔɪs/	n.	The sound made when speaking	She has a beautiful singing voice.
Volleyball	/ˈvɑːliˌbɔl/	n.	A game played by hitting a ball over a net	We played volleyball on the beach.
Volume	/ˈvɑːljum/	n.	The level of sound	Please turn down the volume.
Vote	/voʊt/	v.	To choose a person or party in an election	I will vote for him in the election.
Voyage	/ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/	n.	A long journey by sea or space	The ship went on a long voyage.
Wait	/weɪt/	v.	To stay in a place until something happens	Please wait here for a moment.
Waiter	/ˈweɪtər/	n.	A man who serves food in a restaurant	The waiter brought our food.
Waitress	/ˈweɪtrəs/	n.	A woman who serves food in a restaurant	The waitress was very polite.
Wake	/weɪk/	v.	To stop sleeping	I wake up at 7 AM every day.
wake up	/weɪk ʌp/	phr. v.	to stop sleeping	I wake up at seven every morning.
Walk	/wɔk/	v.	To move on foot	We walk to school every morning.
walk the dog	/wɔk ðə dɔɡ/	verb phrase	to take a dog outside for exercise	I walk the dog after school.
walking	/ˈwɔkɪŋ/	n.	the activity of moving on foot	Walking is good exercise.
Wall	/wɔl/	n.	A vertical structure that divides rooms	The picture is hanging on the wall.
Wallet	/ˈwɑːlɪt/	n.	A small folding case for carrying money	I lost my wallet yesterday.
Want	/wɑnt/	v.	To have a desire for something	I want to eat pizza.
War	/wɔr/	n.	Armed fighting between countries	The countries have been at war for years.
wardrobe	/ˈwɔrˌdroʊb/	n.	a large cupboard for clothes	Her coat is in the wardrobe.
Warm	/wɔrm/	adj.	Having a pleasant temperature	It is a warm sunny day.
Wash	/wɑʃ/	v.	To clean something with water	I need to wash my hands.
wash the dishes	/wɑʃ ðə ˈdɪʃɪz/	verb phrase	to clean plates and cups	We wash the dishes after dinner.
wash up	/wɑʃ ʌp/	phr. v.	to wash dishes and cups after a meal	Can you wash up while I dry the plates?

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