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
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| basketball | /ˈbæskɪtˌbɔl/ | n. | a game played with a large orange ball | She plays basketball. | |
| bat | /bæt/ | n. | a small animal that flies at night | The bat is in the cave. | |
| bath | /bæθ/ | n. | a container for washing your body | I take a bath. | |
| bathroom | /ˈbæθˌrum/ | n. | a room where you wash | I wash my hands in the bathroom. | |
| be | /biː/ | v. | to exist or have a state | I want to be happy. | |
| beach | /bitʃ/ | n. | sandy area next to the sea | We play on the beach. | |
| bean | /bin/ | n. | a seed eaten as a vegetable | I like green beans. | |
| bear | /bɛr/ | n. | a large wild animal | The bear is brown. | |
| beautiful | /ˈbjutəfəl/ | adj. | very pretty | The flower is beautiful. | |
| because | /bɪˈkɔz/ | conj. | giving a reason | I am happy because it is my birthday. | |
| bed | /bɛd/ | n. | a piece of furniture for sleeping | Go to bed. | |
| behind | /bɪˈhaɪnd/ | prep. | at the back of something | The boy is behind the tree. | |
| between | /bɪˈtwin/ | prep. | in the middle of two things | The ball is between the chairs. | |
| big | /bɪɡ/ | adj. | large in size | The elephant is big. | |
| bike | /baɪk/ | n. | a vehicle with two wheels | I ride my bike. | |
| bird | /bɜrd/ | n. | an animal with wings | The bird is flying. | |
| birthday | /ˈbɜrθˌdeɪ/ | n. | the day you were born | Happy birthday! | |
| black | /blæk/ | adj. | the darkest color | The cat is black. | |
| blood | /blʌd/ | n. | the red liquid in the body | Blood is red. | |
| blue | /blu/ | adj. | the color of the sky | The sky is blue. | |
| board | /bɔrd/ | n. | a flat surface for writing on | Look at the board. | |
| boat | /boʊt/ | n. | a vehicle for traveling on water | The boat is on the sea. | |
| bone | /boʊn/ | n. | the hard parts inside the body | The dog eats a bone. | |
| book | /bʊk/ | n. | pages bound together for reading | She reads a book. | |
| bookcase | /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ | n. | a piece of furniture for books | The books are in the bookcase. |
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