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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- CEFR levels overview (Council of Europe)
- British Council — English learning resources
A2 Vocabulary Quiz
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Everyday A2 English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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! |
