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
- Learn English guide
- A1 English Vocabulary List
- A2 English Vocabulary List
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| when | /wɛn/ | question word | asking about time | When is your birthday? | |
| where | /wɛr/ | question word | asking about a place | Where is my bag? | |
| which | /wɪtʃ/ | question word | asking to choose | Which color do you like? | |
| white | /waɪt/ | adj. | the color of snow | The paper is white. | |
| who | /hu/ | question word | asking about a person | Who is that? | |
| whose | /huz/ | question word | asking who it belongs to | Whose pen is this? | |
| why | /waɪ/ | question word | asking for a reason | Why are you sad? | |
| wind | /wɪnd/ | n. | moving air | The wind is strong. | |
| window | /ˈwɪndoʊ/ | n. | an opening in a wall | Open the window. | |
| with | /wɪð/ | prep. | together | I play with my friend. | |
| woman | /ˈwʊmən/ | n. | an adult female human | The woman is nice. | |
| wood | /wʊd/ | n. | material from trees | The table is made of wood. | |
| word | /wɜrd/ | n. | a group of letters that has meaning | Spell the word. | |
| world | /wɜrld/ | n. | the earth and all people | The world is big. | |
| write | /raɪt/ | v. | to make letters on paper | Write your name. | |
| yard | /jɑrd/ | n. | the area outside a house | Play in the yard. | |
| year | /jɪr/ | n. | 12 months | I am 10 years old. | |
| yellow | /ˈjɛloʊ/ | adj. | the color of the sun | The sun is yellow. | |
| you | /ju/ | pron. | the person you are talking to | You are my friend. | |
| young | /jʌŋ/ | adj. | not old | The baby is young. | |
| your | /jʊr/ | pron. | belonging to you | Where is your bag? | |
| yours | /jʊrz/ | pron. | the one belonging to you | Is this book yours? | |
| zebra | /ˈzibrə/ | n. | an animal with black and white stripes | The zebra has stripes. | |
| zoo | /zu/ | n. | a place to see wild animals | See the lions at the zoo. |
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