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.
- English Vocabulary hub
- Learn English guide
- A1 English Vocabulary List
- A2 English Vocabulary List
- B1 English Vocabulary List
- CEFR levels overview (Council of Europe)
- British Council — English learning resources
Pre-A1 Vocabulary Quiz
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Pre-A1 Vocabulary Words for Beginners
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| grey | /ɡreɪ/ | adj. | a color between black and white | The elephant is grey. | |
| ground | /ɡraʊnd/ | n. | the surface of the earth | The bag is on the ground. | |
| hair | /hɛr/ | n. | thin strands on your head | She has long hair. | |
| hall | /hɔl/ | n. | the room just inside the front door | Leave your shoes in the hall. | |
| hand | /hænd/ | n. | part of the body at the end of the arm | Wave your hand. | |
| happy | /ˈhæpi/ | adj. | feeling pleasure | I am happy. | |
| hard | /hɑrd/ | adj. | not soft | The rock is hard. | |
| hat | /hæt/ | n. | a covering for the head | He wears a red hat. | |
| he | /hi/ | pron. | a boy or man | He is tall. | |
| head | /hɛd/ | n. | the top part of the body | Wear a hat on your head. | |
| heart | /hɑrt/ | n. | the part of the body that pumps blood | I can hear my heart. | |
| heavy | /ˈhɛvi/ | adj. | weighing a lot | The box is heavy. | |
| helicopter | /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptər/ | n. | a flying vehicle with blades on top | The helicopter is in the sky. | |
| help | /hɛlp/ | v. | to make something easier for someone | Help me with my homework. | |
| her | /hɜr/ | pron. | a girl or woman as an object | I know her. | |
| hers | /hɜrz/ | pron. | the one belonging to her | The doll is hers. | |
| high | /haɪ/ | adj. | far up | The bird flies high. | |
| him | /hɪm/ | pron. | a boy or man as an object | I see him. | |
| hippo | /ˈhɪpoʊ/ | n. | a large heavy animal | The hippo is in the water. | |
| his | /hɪz/ | pron. | belonging to him | This is his pen. | |
| hockey | /ˈhɑki/ | n. | a game played on ice or grass | He plays hockey. | |
| holiday | /ˈhɑlɪˌdeɪ/ | n. | a day with no school or work | We are on holiday. | |
| home | /hoʊm/ | n. | the place where you live | I go home after school. | |
| hot | /hɑt/ | adj. | not cold | The soup is hot. | |
| hour | /ˈaʊər/ | n. | 60 minutes | The class is one hour. |
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