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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| snow | /snoʊ/ | n. | soft white pieces of frozen water | The snow is cold. | |
| so | /soʊ/ | conj. | showing a result | It is raining so I have an umbrella. | |
| soccer | /ˈsɑkər/ | n. | a game played by kicking a ball | I play soccer. | |
| sock | /sɑk/ | n. | clothing worn on the feet | I have blue socks. | |
| sofa | /ˈsoʊfə/ | n. | a long comfortable seat | Sit on the sofa. | |
| soft | /sɔft/ | adj. | not hard | The bed is soft. | |
| some | /sʌm/ | det. | a few | I want some water. | |
| song | /sɔŋ/ | n. | words with music | Sing a song. | |
| soup | /sup/ | n. | a hot liquid food | The soup is hot. | |
| space | /speɪs/ | n. | where the stars and planets are | The stars are in space. | |
| spell | /spɛl/ | v. | to say the letters of a word | Spell your name. | |
| spider | /ˈspaɪdər/ | n. | a small animal with eight legs | The spider is on the wall. | |
| spoon | /spun/ | n. | a tool with a round part for eating soup | Eat the soup with a spoon. | |
| sport | /spɔrt/ | n. | a physical game or activity | My favorite sport is tennis. | |
| square | /skwɛr/ | n. | a shape with four equal sides | The box is a square. | |
| stairs | /stɛrz/ | n. | steps to go up or down | Walk up the stairs. | |
| stand | /stænd/ | v. | to be on your feet | Stand up. | |
| star | /stɑr/ | n. | a bright point in the night sky | Look at the star. | |
| stomach | /ˈstʌmək/ | n. | where food goes in the body | My stomach is full. | |
| stop | /stɑp/ | v. | to not move | Stop running. | |
| story | /ˈstɔri/ | n. | a tale about people or events | Tell me a story. | |
| street | /strit/ | n. | a road in a town | Walk on the street. | |
| strong | /strɔŋ/ | adj. | having power | He is very strong. | |
| sun | /sʌn/ | n. | the star that gives us light and heat | The sun is shining today. | |
| Sunday | /ˈsʌndeɪ/ | n. | the seventh day of the week | Sunday is a quiet day. |
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