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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| day | /deɪ/ | n. | a period of 24 hours | Have a good day. | |
| desk | /dɛsk/ | n. | a table for reading or writing | My book is on the desk. | |
| dictionary | /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/ | n. | a book that explains words | Look in the dictionary. | |
| difficult | /ˈdɪfəkəlt/ | adj. | not easy | The math is difficult. | |
| dining room | /ˈdaɪnɪŋ rum/ | n. | a room where you eat | We eat in the dining room. | |
| dinner | /ˈdɪnər/ | n. | the main meal of the day | We eat dinner with family. | |
| dirt | /dɜrt/ | n. | earth or soil | Wash the dirt off your hands. | |
| dirty | /ˈdɜrti/ | adj. | not clean | His shoes are dirty. | |
| dog | /dɔɡ/ | n. | an animal kept as a pet | My dog likes to play. | |
| doll | /dɑl/ | n. | a toy that looks like a person | She plays with her doll. | |
| donkey | /ˈdɑŋki/ | n. | an animal like a small horse with long ears | The donkey is grey. | |
| door | /dɔr/ | n. | the entrance to a room | Close the door. | |
| draw | /drɔ/ | v. | to make a picture with a pen | Draw a house. | |
| drawing | /ˈdrɔɪŋ/ | n. | a picture made with a pencil | This is a nice drawing. | |
| dress | /drɛs/ | n. | a piece of clothing | She is wearing a dress. | |
| drink | /drɪŋk/ | v. | to take liquid into the body | Drink your milk. | |
| duck | /dʌk/ | n. | a water bird | The duck is swimming. | |
| ear | /ɪr/ | n. | part of the body you hear with | I hear with my ears. | |
| earth | /ɜrθ/ | n. | the planet we live on | We live on earth. | |
| easy | /ˈizi/ | adj. | not difficult | The test is easy. | |
| eat | /it/ | v. | to put food in your mouth | Eat your apple. | |
| egg | /ɛɡ/ | n. | a round object produced by birds | I had an egg for breakfast. | |
| eight | /eɪt/ | num. | the number 8 | The spider has eight legs. | |
| eighteen | /eɪˈtin/ | num. | the number 18 | I see eighteen cars. | |
| elephant | /ˈɛləfənt/ | n. | a very large grey animal | The elephant is big. |
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