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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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. |
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