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
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Everyday A2 English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | /ˈwɛlkəm/ | v. | To greet someone arriving | Welcome to our home. | |
| Well | /wɛl/ | adv. | In a good way | She speaks English very well. | |
| well known | /ˌwɛl ˈnoʊn/ | adj. | famous or familiar to many people | She is a well known singer. | |
| Well-known | /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ | adj. | Famous | He is a well-known actor. | |
| West | /wɛst/ | n. | The direction where the sun sets | The sun sets in the west. | |
| Western | /ˈwɛstərn/ | adj. | In or from the west | He lives in western Europe. | |
| Wet | /wɛt/ | adj. | Covered with water | My hair is wet from the rain. | |
| Whale | /weɪl/ | n. | A very large sea animal | We saw a whale in the ocean. | |
| What | /wɑt/ | pron. | Used to ask for information | What is your name? | |
| Whatever | /wɑˈtɛvər/ | pron. | Anything or everything | You can do whatever you like. | |
| Wheel | /wiːl/ | n. | A circular object that turns | The car has four wheels. | |
| When | /wɛn/ | adv. | At what time | When does the train arrive? | |
| Whenever | /wɛnˈɛvər/ | conj. | Every or any time | You can visit me whenever you want. | |
| Where | /wɛr/ | adv. | In or to what place | Where do you live? | |
| Wherever | /wɛrˈɛvər/ | conj. | In or to whatever place | We can go wherever you like. | |
| Whether | /ˈwɛðər/ | conj. | Expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives | I don't know whether to go or stay. | |
| Which | /wɪtʃ/ | pron. | Used to ask for a choice | Which color do you prefer? | |
| While | /waɪl/ | conj. | During the time that | I read a book while waiting. | |
| White | /waɪt/ | adj. | The color of milk or snow | She wore a white dress. | |
| Who | /hu/ | pron. | What or which person | Who is that man? | |
| Whole | /hoʊl/ | adj. | Complete or entire | I ate the whole pizza. | |
| Whose | /huːz/ | pron. | Belonging to which person | Whose book is this? | |
| Why | /waɪ/ | adv. | For what reason | Why are you late? | |
| Wide | /waɪd/ | adj. | Measuring a large distance from one side to the other | The river is very wide. | |
| Wife | /waɪf/ | n. | The woman a man is married to | This is my wife, Sarah. |
