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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- CEFR levels overview (Council of Europe)
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Pre-A1 Vocabulary Words for Beginners
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sunglasses | /ˈsʌnˌɡlæsɪz/ | n. | dark glasses for the sun | He wears sunglasses. | |
| sweater | /ˈswɛtər/ | n. | warm clothing for the upper body | I wear a sweater in winter. | |
| sweet | /swit/ | n. | a small piece of sweet food | I have a sweet in my pocket. | |
| swim | /swɪm/ | v. | to move in water | Swim in the pool. | |
| swimming | /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ | n. | moving through water | I go swimming in the pool. | |
| swimsuit | /ˈswɪmˌsut/ | n. | clothing for swimming | She wears a red swimsuit. | |
| T-shirt | /ˈtiˌʃɜrt/ | n. | a simple shirt with short sleeves | I like my T-shirt. | |
| table | /ˈteɪbəl/ | n. | a piece of furniture with a flat top | The food is on the table. | |
| table tennis | /ˈteɪbəl ˈtɛnɪs/ | n. | a game played on a table | We play table tennis. | |
| tail | /teɪl/ | n. | the part at the back of an animal | The dog has a long tail. | |
| take | /teɪk/ | v. | to get and carry | Take the book. | |
| talk | /tɔk/ | v. | to speak | Talk to your friend. | |
| teacher | /ˈtitʃər/ | n. | a person who helps students learn | My teacher is nice. | |
| teeth | /tiθ/ | n. | more than one tooth | Brush your teeth. | |
| tell | /tɛl/ | v. | to give information | Tell a story. | |
| ten | /tɛn/ | num. | the number 10 | I have ten toes. | |
| tennis | /ˈtɛnɪs/ | n. | a game played with rackets | She plays tennis. | |
| test | /tɛst/ | n. | a set of questions to check learning | I have a math test. | |
| that | /ðæt/ | det. | a thing far from you | That is a bird. | |
| the | /ðə/ | det. | a specific thing | The dog is brown. | |
| their | /ðɛr/ | pron. | belonging to them | That is their car. | |
| theirs | /ðɛrz/ | pron. | the one belonging to them | The ball is theirs. | |
| them | /ðɛm/ | pron. | other people or things as an object | Look at them. | |
| these | /ðiz/ | det. | things near you | These are my shoes. | |
| they | /ðeɪ/ | pron. | other people or things | They are reading. |
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