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
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.