Here we have the Pre-A1 English Vocabulary List — a practical word list for Pre-A1 learners who want vocabulary they can actually use, not random dictionary clutter.
Ready for a tiny language adventure? Scroll to the bottom of the article to find the free printable pre-a1 vocabulary list list PDF and the free downloadable printable pre-a1 list flashcards — both made to help new learners build confidence one word at a time.
Words are great, but you also need phrases you can say out loud. Our free English lessons teach useful chunks with audio and speaking practice — start with Lesson 1 — First Greetings if you’re new.
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Pre-A1 Vocabulary Words for Beginners
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | /ə/ | det. | one thing | I have a dog. | |
| about | /əˈbaʊt/ | prep. | on the subject of | Tell me about your family. | |
| afternoon | /ˌæftərˈnun/ | n. | the middle part of the day | Good afternoon. | |
| alphabet | /ˈælfəˌbɛt/ | n. | the letters of a language | I know the alphabet. | |
| an | /æn/ | det. | one thing before a vowel | I have an apple. | |
| and | /ænd/ | conj. | joining two things | I like apples and bananas. | |
| angry | /ˈæŋɡri/ | adj. | feeling mad | He is angry. | |
| animal | /ˈænəməl/ | n. | a living creature | The dog is an animal. | |
| any | /ˈɛni/ | det. | used in questions and negatives | Do you have any brothers? | |
| apartment | /əˈpɑrtmənt/ | n. | rooms for living in | We live in an apartment. | |
| apple | /ˈæpəl/ | n. | a round fruit with red or green skin | I eat an apple every day. | |
| are | /ɑr/ | v. | form of be used with you, we, and they | They are my friends. | |
| arm | /ɑrm/ | n. | part of the body | This is my arm. | |
| armchair | /ˈɑrmˌtʃɛr/ | n. | a comfortable chair with sides | Grandpa sits in the armchair. | |
| ask | /æsk/ | v. | to say a question | Ask the teacher. | |
| at | /æt/ | prep. | in a place | I am at home. | |
| aunt | /ænt/ | n. | the sister of your mother or father | My aunt gave me a gift. | |
| back | /bæk/ | n. | the back part of the body | My back hurts. | |
| bad | /bæd/ | adj. | not good | This is a bad apple. | |
| bag | /bæɡ/ | n. | a container used for carrying things | Put the book in your bag. | |
| balcony | /ˈbælkəni/ | n. | a platform outside a window | Stand on the balcony. | |
| ball | /bɔl/ | n. | a round object used in games | Kick the ball. | |
| balloon | /bəˈlun/ | n. | a colored rubber bag filled with air | The balloon is red. | |
| banana | /bəˈnænə/ | n. | a long yellow fruit | I eat a banana. | |
| baseball | /ˈbeɪsˌbɔl/ | n. | a game played with a bat and ball | He plays baseball. |
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