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
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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. |
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