Pre-A1 English Vocabulary List PDF Download and Quiz

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.

Pre-A1 Vocabulary Quiz

Try the quiz below to check how many words you already know — or come back after you study the list.

Pre-A1 Vocabulary Words for Beginners

Word	IPA	Type	Meaning	Example	Audio
pen	/pɛn/	n.	a tool for writing with ink	I write with a pen.
pencil	/ˈpɛnsəl/	n.	a tool for writing	I have a yellow pencil.
people	/ˈpipəl/	n.	more than one person	There are many people here.
person	/ˈpɜrsən/	n.	a human being	She is a good person.
pet	/pɛt/	n.	an animal kept at home	My pet is a cat.
phone	/foʊn/	n.	a device for talking to people	Answer the phone.
photo	/ˈfoʊtoʊ/	n.	a picture made with a camera	Look at this photo.
pick up	/pɪk ʌp/	v.	to lift something	Pick up the pencil.
picture	/ˈpɪktʃər/	n.	a drawing or photograph	Look at this picture.
pie	/paɪ/	n.	a baked food with fruit or meat inside	I like apple pie.
pig	/pɪɡ/	n.	a farm animal with a curly tail	The pig is pink.
pineapple	/ˈpaɪˌnæpəl/	n.	a large sweet tropical fruit	The pineapple is yellow.
pink	/pɪŋk/	adj.	a pale red color	She likes pink flowers.
pizza	/ˈpitsə/	n.	a flat round food with cheese	We eat pizza on Friday.
plane	/pleɪn/	n.	a flying vehicle	The plane is fast.
plant	/plænt/	n.	a living thing that grows in the ground	The plant needs water.
plate	/pleɪt/	n.	a flat dish for food	Put the food on the plate.
play	/pleɪ/	v.	to do activities for fun	Play a game.
playground	/ˈpleɪˌɡraʊnd/	n.	an area outside for playing	We play in the playground.
point	/pɔɪnt/	v.	to show with your finger	Point to the dog.
poster	/ˈpoʊstər/	n.	a large picture on a wall	There is a poster in the classroom.
potato	/pəˈteɪtoʊ/	n.	a round vegetable	I like potatoes.
purple	/ˈpɜrpəl/	adj.	a color between red and blue	The grape is purple.
put	/pʊt/	v.	to place something	Put the book on the desk.
quiet	/ˈkwaɪət/	adj.	making little noise	Be quiet in the library.