A2 English Vocabulary List: Free PDF + Quiz

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.

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
checkers	/ˈtʃekərz/	n.	a simple board game with pieces	They play checkers at home.
checkout	/ˈtʃɛkˌaʊt/	n.	the place where you pay in a store	The line at checkout was long.
Chemist	/ˈkɛmɪst/	n.	A shop where you can buy medicine	I need to go to the chemist to get some aspirin.
chemistry	/ˈkɛmɪstri/	n.	The scientific study of the basic characteristics of substances and the ways in which they react or combine	We are studying chemistry at school.
cheque	/tʃɛk/	n.	A printed form, used instead of money, to make payments from your bank account	I wrote a cheque for the rent.
Chess	/ʧɛs/	n.	A game for two people played on a board	My grandfather taught me how to play chess.
chest	/tʃest/	n.	the front part of the body between the neck and stomach	I feel tight in my chest.
chilli	/ˈtʃɪli/	n.	a small hot pepper or a spicy dish made with it	This soup has a little chilli in it.
choice	/tʃɔɪs/	n.	the act of choosing something	You have a choice between tea and coffee.
church	/tʃɝːtʃ/	n.	a building where Christians worship	We went to church on Sunday.
circus	/ˈsɝːkəs/	n.	a show with clowns, animals, and acrobats	We saw elephants at the circus.
city centre	/ˈsɪti ˌsɛntər/	n.	the main part of a city	The hotel is in the city centre.
classes	/ˈklæsɪz/	n.	lessons at school or college	We have English classes on Monday.
classical	/ˈklæsɪkəl/	adj.	relating to traditional serious music or art	She likes classical music.
classmate	/ˈklæsˌmeɪt/	n.	A student in the same class	He is my classmate.
clean the table	/kliːn ðə ˈteɪbəl/	verb phrase	to make the table clean	We clean the table after lunch.
cleaner	/ˈkliːnər/	n.	a person whose job is to clean places	The cleaner comes every morning.
clearly	/ˈklɪrli/	adv.	in a way that is easy to understand or see	Please speak clearly.
Click	/klɪk/	v.	To press a button on a mouse	Click on the link to open the page.
Climb	/klaɪm/	v.	To go up something	We like to climb mountains.
Clinic	/ˈklɪnɪk/	n.	A place where people go for medical treatment	The local clinic is open until 8 PM.
close to	/ˈkloʊs tuː/	preposition phrase	near something	The park is close to my house.
closet	/ˈklɑːzɪt/	n.	a small room or space for keeping clothes or things	My coats are in the closet.
Cloudy	/ˈklaʊdi/	adj.	With many clouds	It is a cloudy day.
Clown	/klaʊn/	n.	A performer who makes people laugh	The clown had a red nose.