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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- B1 English Vocabulary List
- CEFR levels overview (Council of Europe)
- British Council — English learning resources
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Pre-A1 Vocabulary Words for Beginners
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| learn | /lɜrn/ | v. | to get knowledge | We learn English. | |
| leg | /lɛɡ/ | n. | part of the body you use for walking | I run with my legs. | |
| lemon | /ˈlɛmən/ | n. | a sour yellow fruit | The lemon is sour. | |
| lemonade | /ˌlɛməˈneɪd/ | n. | a drink made from lemons | I drink lemonade. | |
| lesson | /ˈlɛsən/ | n. | a period of time for learning | The English lesson is fun. | |
| letter | /ˈlɛtər/ | n. | a part of the alphabet | A is a letter. | |
| lift | /lɪft/ | n. | another word for elevator | Take the lift. | |
| light | /laɪt/ | adj. | not heavy | The feather is light. | |
| like | /laɪk/ | v. | to enjoy something | I like ice cream. | |
| lime | /laɪm/ | n. | a sour green fruit | The lime is green. | |
| line | /laɪn/ | n. | a long thin mark | Draw a straight line. | |
| lion | /ˈlaɪən/ | n. | a large wild cat | The lion is very strong. | |
| listen | /ˈlɪsən/ | v. | to pay attention to sound | Listen to the teacher. | |
| living room | /ˈlɪvɪŋ rum/ | n. | a room for relaxing in | We watch TV in the living room. | |
| lizard | /ˈlɪzərd/ | n. | a small reptile | The lizard is on the rock. | |
| lock | /lɑk/ | n. | a device to keep something closed | The door has a lock. | |
| long | /lɔŋ/ | adj. | measuring a great distance | The snake is long. | |
| look | /lʊk/ | v. | to direct your eyes | Look at the board. | |
| lorry | /ˈlɔri/ | n. | a large vehicle for carrying things | The lorry is big. | |
| lot | /lɑt/ | n. | a large amount | I have a lot of books. | |
| loud | /laʊd/ | adj. | making a lot of noise | The music is loud. | |
| love | /lʌv/ | v. | to like very much | I love my family. | |
| low | /loʊ/ | adj. | not high | The table is low. | |
| lunch | /lʌntʃ/ | n. | the meal in the middle of the day | We have lunch at school. | |
| make | /meɪk/ | v. | to create something | Make a cake. |
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