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
Contact	/ˈkɑntækt/	v.	To communicate with someone	Please contact me if you have any questions.
Continue	/kənˈtɪnju/	v.	To keep doing something	Please continue reading.
Cooker	/ˈkʊkər/	n.	A piece of equipment used for cooking food	The new cooker is very easy to clean.
cooking	/ˈkʊkɪŋ/	n.	the activity of making food	She enjoys cooking for her family.
Copy	/ˈkɑːpi/	v.	To make something exactly like another	Don't copy my homework.
Corner	/ˈkɔːrnər/	n.	The place where two lines or streets meet	The shop is on the corner.
Costume	/ˈkɑstum/	n.	Clothes worn to look like someone else	I wore a pirate costume to the party.
cough	/kɔf/	n.	a sudden sound when air comes out of your throat	His cough was loud at night.
counter	/ˈkaʊntər/	n.	a flat surface in a kitchen	The apples are on the counter.
countryside	/ˈkʌntrisaɪd/	n.	land outside cities and towns	We spent the weekend in the countryside.
couple	/ˈkʌpəl/	n.	two people or things together	A couple sat near the window.
court	/kɔrt/	n.	A place where trials and other legal cases happen	The suspect will appear in court tomorrow.
craft	/kræft/	n.	making things by hand	We do craft after school.
crayon	/ˈkreɪ.ɑːn/	n.	a colored stick for drawing	The child draws a house with a crayon.
Cream	/kriːm/	n.	The thick part of milk	I like strawberries and cream.
creature	/ˈkriːtʃər/	n.	Any large or small living thing that can move independently	The forest is full of wild creatures.
credit card	/ˈkrɛdɪt kɑrd/	n.	a plastic card used to pay for things	I paid with my credit card.
Cricket	/ˈkrɪkɪt/	n.	A game played with a bat and ball	Cricket is popular in England.
crossing	/ˈkrɔsɪŋ/	n.	a place where people cross a road	Use the crossing to get to the shop.
crosswalk	/ˈkrɔs.wɔk/	n.	a place to cross the street safely	Use the crosswalk to cross the road.
Crowd	/kraʊd/	n.	A large group of people	There was a big crowd at the stadium.
crowded	/ˈkraʊdɪd/	adj.	If a place is crowded, it is full of people	The train was very crowded.
Cry	/kraɪ/	v.	To produce tears from eyes	The baby started to cry.
culture	/ˈkʌltʃər/	n.	the ideas, food, art, and customs of a group of people	I like learning about Japanese culture.
curry	/ˈkɝi/	n.	a spicy dish with sauce, often with rice	We had chicken curry for dinner.