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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- 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wool | /wʊl/ | n. | The soft thick hair that grows on sheep | My sweater is made of wool. | |
| Word | /wɜrd/ | n. | A single unit of language | How do you spell this word? | |
| Work | /wɜrk/ | v. | To do a job | I work in an office. | |
| work out | /ˈwɝːk aʊt/ | phr. v. | to exercise or do physical training | I work out at the gym after school. | |
| Worker | /ˈwɜrkər/ | n. | Someone who works for a company | He is a hard worker. | |
| workers | /ˈwɝkərz/ | n. | people who do a job | The workers finished early today. | |
| working hours | /ˈwɝːkɪŋ ˈaʊɚz/ | n. | the time when people are at work | My working hours start at 9 a.m. | |
| World | /wɜrld/ | n. | The earth and all the people on it | She wants to travel the world. | |
| Worried | /ˈwɜrid/ | adj. | Unhappy because you are thinking about problems | I am worried about the exam. | |
| Worry | /ˈwɜri/ | v. | To think about problems | Don't worry, be happy. | |
| Worse | /wɜrs/ | adj. | More bad | The weather is worse today than yesterday. | |
| Worst | /wɜrst/ | adj. | The most bad | That was the worst movie ever. | |
| Worth | /wɜrθ/ | adj. | Having a particular value | This painting is worth a lot of money. | |
| Would | /wʊd/ | mod. v. | Used to talk about a possible situation | I would like a cup of tea. | |
| would prefer | /wʊd prɪˈfɝː/ | phrase | to want one thing more than another | I would prefer tea, please. | |
| Wound | /wuːnd/ | n. | An injury to your body | He has a wound on his leg. | |
| wow | /waʊ/ | exclamation | used to show surprise or admiration | Wow, that cake looks amazing! | |
| Wrap | /ræp/ | v. | To cover something with paper or cloth | Can you wrap this gift for me? | |
| Write | /raɪt/ | v. | To make marks that represent letters or words | Please write your name here. | |
| write down | /ˈraɪt daʊn/ | phr. v. | to put words on paper or in notes | Please write down your phone number. | |
| Writer | /ˈraɪtər/ | n. | A person who writes books or articles | She is a famous writer. | |
| Writing | /ˈraɪtɪŋ/ | n. | Words that have been written | I can't read his writing. | |
| yoghurt | /ˈjoʊɡɚt/ | n. | a soft food made from milk | I ate yoghurt for breakfast. | |
| yourself | /jʊrˈsɛlf/ | pron. | used when you are the person doing or receiving the action | Did you make this cake yourself? |
