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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Pre-A1 Vocabulary Quiz
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Pre-A1 Vocabulary Words for Beginners
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| elevator | /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/ | n. | a machine that moves people up or down | Take the elevator to the 5th floor. | |
| eleven | /ɪˈlɛvən/ | num. | the number 11 | I am eleven years old. | |
| eraser | /ɪˈreɪsər/ | n. | a piece of rubber to remove pencil marks | Use your eraser. | |
| evening | /ˈivnɪŋ/ | n. | the late part of the day | Good evening. | |
| eye | /aɪ/ | n. | part of the body you see with | I see with my eyes. | |
| face | /feɪs/ | n. | the front part of the head | Wash your face. | |
| FALSE | /fɔls/ | adj. | not true | The answer is false. | |
| family | /ˈfæməli/ | n. | a group of people who are related | I love my family. | |
| fast | /fæst/ | adj. | moving quickly | The car is fast. | |
| favorite | /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ | adj. | liked more than others | Red is my favorite color. | |
| fence | /fɛns/ | n. | a barrier around a garden | The cat is on the fence. | |
| fifteen | /fɪfˈtin/ | num. | the number 15 | There are fifteen boys. | |
| find | /faɪnd/ | v. | to discover something | Find your shoes. | |
| finger | /ˈfɪŋɡər/ | n. | a part of the hand | I have ten fingers. | |
| fish | /fɪʃ/ | n. | an animal that lives in water | The fish swims in the pond. | |
| five | /faɪv/ | num. | the number 5 | I have five fingers. | |
| flat | /flæt/ | n. | a set of rooms for living in | We live in a flat. | |
| floor | /flɔr/ | n. | the surface you walk on in a room | The toy is on the floor. | |
| flower | /ˈflaʊər/ | n. | the colorful part of a plant | The flower is beautiful. | |
| fly | /flaɪ/ | v. | to move through the air | Birds fly. | |
| foot | /fʊt/ | n. | part of the body you stand on | I have two feet. | |
| football | /ˈfʊtˌbɔl/ | n. | a game played by kicking a ball | They play football. | |
| for | /fɔr/ | prep. | given to someone | This gift is for you. | |
| fork | /fɔrk/ | n. | a tool with points for eating | Eat the meat with a fork. | |
| four | /fɔr/ | num. | the number 4 | The dog has four legs. |
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