Pre-A1 English Vocabulary List PDF Download and Quiz

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.

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
children	/ˈtʃɪldrən/	n.	more than one child	The children are happy.
chips	/tʃɪps/	n.	thin pieces of fried potato	I like chips.
chocolate	/ˈtʃɔklət/	n.	a sweet brown food	I love chocolate.
circle	/ˈsɜrkəl/	n.	a round shape	The sun is a circle.
city	/ˈsɪti/	n.	a very large town	London is a big city.
class	/klæs/	n.	a group of students	My class is big.
classroom	/ˈklæsˌrum/	n.	a room where students learn	We are in the classroom.
clean	/klin/	adj.	not dirty	My hands are clean.
clock	/klɑk/	n.	a device that shows the time	Look at the clock.
close	/kloʊz/	v.	to shut	Close the door.
coat	/koʊt/	n.	clothing for cold weather	Wear your coat.
coconut	/ˈkoʊkəˌnʌt/	n.	a large nut with a hard shell	The coconut is on the tree.
cold	/koʊld/	adj.	not hot	The weather is cold.
color	/ˈkʌlər/	v.	to add color to something	Color the picture.
come	/kʌm/	v.	to move towards someone	Come here.
computer	/kəmˈpjutər/	n.	an electronic machine	I play games on the computer.
cool	/kul/	adj.	a little cold	The air is cool.
country	/ˈkʌntri/	n.	a nation or land outside towns	I live in the country.
cousin	/ˈkʌzən/	n.	the child of your aunt or uncle	My cousin is playing with me.
cow	/kaʊ/	n.	a large farm animal that gives milk	The cow is black and white.
crocodile	/ˈkrɑkəˌdaɪl/	n.	a large reptile with big teeth	The crocodile is green.
cross	/krɔs/	n.	a mark with two lines crossing	Put a cross in the box.
cup	/kʌp/	n.	a small container for drinking	I drink tea from a cup.
cupboard	/ˈkʌbərd/	n.	a piece of furniture with doors	The cups are in the cupboard.
dad	/dæd/	n.	a father	My dad is tall.