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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- CEFR levels overview (Council of Europe)
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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. |
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