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)
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A2 Vocabulary Quiz
Think you know these A2 words? Give the list a quick scroll, then jump into the quiz below to see how many stick.
Everyday A2 English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washing machine | /ˈwɑʃɪŋ məˈʃin/ | n. | A machine for washing clothes | Put the dirty clothes in the washing machine. | |
| washing-up | /ˈwɑʃɪŋ ʌp/ | n. | the dishes and cups that need washing | I did the washing-up after dinner. | |
| Waste | /weɪst/ | v. | To use carelessly | Do not waste water. | |
| Watch | /wɑtʃ/ | v. | To look at something for a period of time | We watch TV in the evening. | |
| watches | /ˈwɑtʃɪz/ | n. | small clocks you wear on your wrist | Many people wear watches every day. | |
| Water | /ˈwɔtər/ | n. | A clear liquid that falls as rain | Can I have a glass of water? | |
| water the plants | /ˈwɔtər ðə plænts/ | verb phrase | to give water to plants | I water the plants on Friday. | |
| Waterfall | /ˈwɔtərˌfɔl/ | n. | Water dropping from a higher to a lower point | We took photos of the beautiful waterfall. | |
| Wave | /weɪv/ | v. | To move your hand to say hello or goodbye | She waved goodbye to me. | |
| Way | /weɪ/ | n. | A route or direction | Can you show me the way to the station? | |
| We | /wi/ | pron. | Used by a speaker to refer to themselves and others | We are going to the cinema. | |
| Weak | /wik/ | adj. | Not strong | He felt weak after his illness. | |
| Wear | /wɛr/ | v. | To have clothing on your body | She likes to wear a dress. | |
| Weather | /ˈwɛðər/ | n. | The conditions in the air above the earth | The weather is very nice today. | |
| Web | /wɛb/ | n. | The system of connected documents on the internet | I found the information on the web. | |
| web page | /ˈwɛb peɪdʒ/ | n. | a page on the internet | I found the address on a web page. | |
| Website | /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ | n. | A set of pages on the internet | This website is very useful. | |
| Wedding | /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ | n. | A marriage ceremony | We are invited to their wedding. | |
| Wednesday | /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ | n. | The day after Tuesday | I will see you on Wednesday. | |
| Week | /wik/ | n. | A period of seven days | I am going on holiday next week. | |
| Weekday | /ˈwikˌdeɪ/ | n. | Any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday | I work on weekdays. | |
| Weekend | /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ | n. | Saturday and Sunday | What are you doing this weekend? | |
| Weekly | /ˈwikli/ | adv. | Happening once a week | We have a weekly meeting. | |
| Weigh | /weɪ/ | v. | To find out how heavy something is | I need to weigh the package. | |
| Weight | /weɪt/ | n. | How heavy something is | He is trying to lose weight. |
