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.
Each entry includes US IPA, a simple meaning, an example sentence, and audio you can play from the table. When you’re ready to study offline, use the Download PDF button above the list.
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.
- English Vocabulary hub
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- A1 English Vocabulary List
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- B1 English Vocabulary List
- CEFR levels overview (Council of Europe)
- British Council — English learning resources
Pre-A1 Vocabulary Quiz
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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. |
