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.
- English Vocabulary hub
- Learn English guide
- A1 English Vocabulary List
- A2 English Vocabulary List
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| man | /mæn/ | n. | an adult male human | The man is tall. | |
| mango | /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ | n. | a sweet tropical fruit | The mango is sweet. | |
| map | /mæp/ | n. | a drawing of a place | Look at the map of the world. | |
| mat | /mæt/ | n. | a small piece of material on the floor | Wipe your shoes on the mat. | |
| me | /mi/ | pron. | used to talk about yourself as an object | Give it to me. | |
| meal | /mil/ | n. | food eaten at one time | Breakfast is a meal. | |
| meat | /mit/ | n. | food from animals | I eat meat for dinner. | |
| milk | /mɪlk/ | n. | a white liquid from cows | I drink milk. | |
| mine | /maɪn/ | pron. | the one belonging to me | The red pen is mine. | |
| minute | /ˈmɪnɪt/ | n. | 60 seconds | Wait a minute. | |
| mirror | /ˈmɪrər/ | n. | a piece of glass that reflects your image | I look in the mirror. | |
| Monday | /ˈmʌndeɪ/ | n. | the first day of the week | Today is Monday. | |
| monkey | /ˈmʌŋki/ | n. | a small animal with a long tail | The monkey eats a banana. | |
| month | /mʌnθ/ | n. | about 30 days | May is a month. | |
| moon | /mun/ | n. | the big white circle in the night sky | The moon is bright. | |
| morning | /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/ | n. | the first part of the day | Good morning. | |
| mother | /ˈmʌðər/ | n. | a female parent | My mother is kind. | |
| motorbike | /ˈmoʊtərˌbaɪk/ | n. | a fast vehicle with two wheels | He rides a motorbike. | |
| mouse | /maʊs/ | n. | a small animal with a long tail | The mouse likes cheese. | |
| mouth | /maʊθ/ | n. | part of the face you eat with | Open your mouth. | |
| music | /ˈmjuzɪk/ | n. | sounds made by singing or instruments | I listen to music. | |
| my | /maɪ/ | pron. | belonging to me | This is my book. | |
| name | /neɪm/ | n. | what someone is called | My name is Tom. | |
| neck | /nɛk/ | n. | the part connecting the head and body | She wears a scarf on her neck. | |
| new | /nu/ | adj. | not old | I have a new bike. |
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