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.
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Pre-A1 Vocabulary Quiz
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Pre-A1 Vocabulary Words for Beginners
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rabbit | /ˈræbɪt/ | n. | a small animal with long ears | The rabbit hops away. | |
| radio | /ˈreɪdioʊ/ | n. | a device for listening to music | Turn on the radio. | |
| rain | /reɪn/ | n. | water falling from the sky | I like the rain. | |
| read | /rid/ | v. | to look at and understand words | Read the book. | |
| red | /rɛd/ | adj. | the color of blood or a tomato | The car is red. | |
| rice | /raɪs/ | n. | small white or brown grains | We eat rice. | |
| ride | /raɪd/ | v. | to sit on and control | Ride a bike. | |
| right | /raɪt/ | adj. | correct | That is the right answer. | |
| robot | /ˈroʊbɑt/ | n. | a machine that can move | I have a toy robot. | |
| roof | /ruf/ | n. | the top of a building | The bird is on the roof. | |
| room | /rum/ | n. | a part of a house | My room is clean. | |
| rug | /rʌɡ/ | n. | a small carpet | The dog is sleeping on the rug. | |
| ruler | /ˈrulər/ | n. | a strip of plastic for measuring | Use a ruler to draw a line. | |
| run | /rʌn/ | v. | to move fast on foot | Run in the park. | |
| sad | /sæd/ | adj. | feeling sorrow | Don't be sad. | |
| sand | /sænd/ | n. | very small pieces of rock on a beach | Play in the sand. | |
| Saturday | /ˈsætərdeɪ/ | n. | the sixth day of the week | I go to the park on Saturday. | |
| sausage | /ˈsɔsɪdʒ/ | n. | a long piece of meat | I have a sausage for breakfast. | |
| say | /seɪ/ | v. | to speak words | Say hello. | |
| scarf | /skɑrf/ | n. | clothing worn around the neck | The scarf is warm. | |
| screen | /skrin/ | n. | the flat part of a computer or TV | Look at the screen. | |
| sea | /si/ | n. | a large area of salt water | Swim in the sea. | |
| second | /ˈsɛkənd/ | n. | a very short time | It takes one second. | |
| see | /si/ | v. | to notice with your eyes | I see a bird. | |
| seven | /ˈsɛvən/ | num. | the number 7 | There are seven days in a week. |
