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.
- English Vocabulary hub
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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? |
