A2 English Vocabulary List - Free PDF and Flashcards

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.

Ready to grow your English step by step? This friendly A2 set is packed with useful words for everyday life, and you can find the free printable A2 English vocabulary list list PDF plus the free downloadable printable A2 English list flashcards when you scroll to the bottom of the article.

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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Everyday A2 English Vocabulary

Word	IPA	Type	Meaning	Example
Club	/klʌb/	n.	A group of people with the same interest	I joined the tennis club.
Coach	/koʊʧ/	n.	A bus for long journeys or a sports trainer	We took a coach to London / Our coach is very strict.
coast	/koʊst/	n.	The land next to or close to the sea	We spent the weekend on the coast.
coffee table	ˈkɔfi ˌteɪbəl	n.	a low table for a living room	The coffee table is in front of the sofa.
coin	/kɔɪn/	n.	a small piece of money	I have a coin in my pocket.
coin purse	/ˈkɔɪn pɝːs/	n.	a small bag for coins	Her coin purse is blue.
cola	/ˈkoʊlə/	n.	a sweet brown fizzy drink	Would you like a cola?
Colleague	/ˈkɑlig/	n.	Someone you work with	I'm going to lunch with a colleague.
Collect	/kəˈlɛkt/	v.	To get and keep things of a particular type	She collects old stamps.
College	/ˈkɑlɪdʒ/	n.	A place for higher education	My sister is at college.
coloring book	/ˈkʌlərɪŋ bʊk/	noun phrase	a book with pictures to color	My sister has a coloring book.
colour	/ˈkʌlər/	n.	the appearance of something, like red or blue	I like the colour of your shirt.
Comb	/koʊm/	n.	A tool for smoothing hair	Use a comb for your hair.
come back	/kʌm bæk/	phr. v.	to return	Please come back tomorrow.
Comedy	/ˈkɑːmədi/	n.	A funny film or play	We watched a great comedy.
Comfortable	/ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/	adj.	Making you feel relaxed	This sofa is very comfortable.
Comic	/ˈkɑːmɪk/	n.	A book with stories told in pictures	He likes reading comics.
Common	/ˈkɑːmən/	adj.	Happening often	Smith' is a common name.
communication	/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/	n.	the act of sharing information or ideas	Good communication is important at work.
Company	/ˈkʌmpəni/	n.	An organization that sells goods or services	He works for a large company.
Competition	/ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/	n.	An organized event in which people try to win	I entered a photography competition.
complete	/kəmˈplit/	adj.	To make whole or perfect	The project is almost complete.
Concert	/ˈkɒnsərt/	n.	A performance of music	We went to a rock concert.
condition	/kənˈdɪʃən/	n.	the state that something is in	The car is in good condition.
Congratulations	/kənˌɡrætʃʊˈleɪʃənz/	Exclamation	What you say when someone is successful	Congratulations on your graduation!

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