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.
- English Vocabulary hub
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- A1 English Vocabulary List
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- B1 English Vocabulary List
- CEFR levels overview (Council of Europe)
- British Council — English learning resources
Pre-A1 Vocabulary Quiz
Try the quiz below to check how many words you already know — or come back after you study the list.
Pre-A1 Vocabulary Words for Beginners
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| thing | /θɪŋ/ | n. | an object | What is that thing? | |
| thirsty | /ˈθɜrsti/ | adj. | wanting water | I am thirsty. | |
| thirteen | /ˈθɜrˈtin/ | num. | the number 13 | She is thirteen. | |
| this | /ðɪs/ | det. | a thing near you | This is my book. | |
| those | /ðoʊz/ | det. | things far from you | Those are trees. | |
| three | /θri/ | num. | the number 3 | I see three birds. | |
| throw | /θroʊ/ | v. | to send something through the air | Throw the ball. | |
| Thursday | /ˈθɜrzdeɪ/ | n. | the fourth day of the week | I swim on Thursday. | |
| tick | /tɪk/ | v. | to mark with a tick | Tick the box. | |
| tiger | /ˈtaɪɡər/ | n. | a large wild cat with stripes | The tiger is orange. | |
| tights | /taɪts/ | n. | tight clothing for the legs | She wears tights under her skirt. | |
| tired | /ˈtaɪərd/ | adj. | wanting to sleep | She is tired. | |
| to | /tu/ | prep. | towards a place | I go to school. | |
| today | /təˈdeɪ/ | n. | this day | Today is Monday. | |
| toe | /toʊ/ | n. | a part of the foot | I have five toes on each foot. | |
| tomato | /təˈmeɪtoʊ/ | n. | a red fruit eaten as a vegetable | The tomato is red. | |
| tooth | /tuθ/ | n. | a hard white thing in the mouth | My tooth hurts. | |
| town | /taʊn/ | n. | a place with houses and shops | We live in a town. | |
| toy | /tɔɪ/ | n. | an object for a child to play with | This is my favorite toy. | |
| train | /treɪn/ | n. | a vehicle on a track | The train is fast. | |
| tree | /tri/ | n. | a tall plant with a wooden trunk | The bird is in the tree. | |
| trousers | /ˈtraʊzərz/ | n. | clothing for the legs | He is wearing trousers. | |
| truck | /trʌk/ | n. | a large vehicle for carrying things | The truck is red. | |
| TRUE | /tru/ | adj. | right or correct | The story is true. | |
| try | /traɪ/ | v. | to attempt to do something | Try to jump. |
