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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- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| seventeen | /ˈsɛvənˈtin/ | num. | the number 17 | There are seventeen girls. | |
| she | /ʃi/ | pron. | a girl or woman | She is my sister. | |
| sheep | /ʃip/ | n. | an animal with thick wool | The sheep is white. | |
| ship | /ʃɪp/ | n. | a large boat | The ship is on the sea. | |
| shirt | /ʃɜrt/ | n. | a piece of clothing for the upper body | He is wearing a shirt. | |
| shoe | /ʃu/ | n. | clothing for the feet | My shoes are black. | |
| shop | /ʃɑp/ | n. | a place to buy things | Go to the shop. | |
| short | /ʃɔrt/ | adj. | measuring a small distance | The ruler is short. | |
| shorts | /ʃɔrts/ | n. | short trousers | I wear shorts in summer. | |
| shoulder | /ˈʃoʊldər/ | n. | the top part of the arm | He has a bag on his shoulder. | |
| show | /ʃoʊ/ | v. | to let someone see | Show me your picture. | |
| silver | /ˈsɪlvər/ | adj. | a shiny grey color | The coin is silver. | |
| sing | /sɪŋ/ | v. | to make musical sounds with your voice | Sing a song. | |
| sister | /ˈsɪstər/ | n. | a girl with the same parents | She is my sister. | |
| sit | /sɪt/ | v. | to rest your weight on a chair | Sit down. | |
| six | /sɪks/ | num. | the number 6 | There are six eggs. | |
| sixteen | /sɪkˈstin/ | num. | the number 16 | He is sixteen. | |
| skin | /skɪn/ | n. | the outer covering of the body | My skin is soft. | |
| skirt | /skɜrt/ | n. | a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist | The girl has a skirt. | |
| sky | /skaɪ/ | n. | the space above the earth | The sky is blue. | |
| sleep | /slip/ | v. | to rest with eyes closed | Go to sleep. | |
| slow | /sloʊ/ | adj. | not fast | The turtle is slow. | |
| small | /smɔl/ | adj. | little in size | The mouse is small. | |
| smile | /smaɪl/ | v. | to show happiness with your mouth | Smile for the photo. | |
| snake | /sneɪk/ | n. | a long animal with no legs | The snake is long. |
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