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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Pre-A1 Vocabulary Quiz
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Pre-A1 Vocabulary Words for Beginners
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | /ˈtuzdeɪ/ | n. | the second day of the week | I play tennis on Tuesday. | |
| twelve | /twɛlv/ | num. | the number 12 | There are twelve months. | |
| twenty | /ˈtwɛnti/ | num. | the number 20 | I have twenty pencils. | |
| two | /tu/ | num. | the number 2 | I have two hands. | |
| ugly | /ˈʌɡli/ | adj. | not beautiful | The monster is ugly. | |
| uncle | /ˈʌŋkəl/ | n. | the brother of your mother or father | My uncle is tall. | |
| under | /ˈʌndər/ | prep. | below something | The cat is under the table. | |
| understand | /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ | v. | to know what something means | I understand. | |
| uniform | /ˈjunəˌfɔrm/ | n. | clothes worn by members of a group | I wear a school uniform. | |
| us | /ʌs/ | pron. | you and me as an object | Play with us. | |
| voice | /vɔɪs/ | n. | the sound you make when speaking | She has a nice voice. | |
| walk | /wɔk/ | v. | to move on foot | Walk to school. | |
| wall | /wɔl/ | n. | the side of a room | The picture is on the wall. | |
| warm | /wɔrm/ | adj. | a little hot | The water is warm. | |
| watch | /wɑtʃ/ | n. | a small clock worn on the wrist | What time is it on your watch? | |
| water | /ˈwɔtər/ | n. | a clear liquid we drink | Can I have some water? | |
| watermelon | /ˈwɔtərˌmɛlən/ | n. | a large fruit with red inside | The watermelon is big. | |
| wave | /weɪv/ | v. | to move your hand to say hello | Wave your hand. | |
| we | /wi/ | pron. | you and me | We are playing. | |
| weak | /wik/ | adj. | not strong | The baby is weak. | |
| wear | /wɛr/ | v. | to have clothes on your body | Wear a coat. | |
| Wednesday | /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ | n. | the third day of the week | We have music on Wednesday. | |
| week | /wik/ | n. | 7 days | There are 7 days in a week. | |
| weekend | /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ | n. | Saturday and Sunday | I play on the weekend. | |
| what | /wʌt/ | question word | asking about a thing | What is this? |
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