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 Words for Beginners
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| house | /haʊs/ | n. | a building for people to live in | We live in a big house. | |
| how | /haʊ/ | question word | asking about the way to do something | How are you? | |
| hungry | /ˈhʌŋɡri/ | adj. | wanting food | I am hungry. | |
| I | /aɪ/ | pron. | used to talk about yourself | I am happy. | |
| ice cream | /aɪs krim/ | n. | a cold sweet food | I want strawberry ice cream. | |
| in | /ɪn/ | prep. | inside something | The book is in the bag. | |
| in front of | /ɪn frʌnt ʌv/ | prep. | at the front of something | The teacher stands in front of the class. | |
| internet | /ˈɪntərˌnɛt/ | n. | a computer network | I find information on the internet. | |
| it | /ɪt/ | pron. | an animal or thing | It is a cat. | |
| its | /ɪts/ | pron. | belonging to it | The dog likes its toy. | |
| jacket | /ˈdʒækɪt/ | n. | a short coat | Put on your jacket. | |
| jam | /dʒæm/ | n. | a sweet food made from fruit | I put jam on my bread. | |
| jeans | /dʒinz/ | n. | blue trousers made of denim | He is wearing blue jeans. | |
| juice | /dʒus/ | n. | a drink made from fruit | I like orange juice. | |
| jump | /dʒʌmp/ | v. | to push yourself into the air | Jump up high. | |
| key | /ki/ | n. | a metal tool to open a lock | I open the door with a key. | |
| keyboard | /ˈkiˌbɔrd/ | n. | the keys on a computer | Type on the keyboard. | |
| kick | /kɪk/ | v. | to hit with your foot | Kick the ball. | |
| kitchen | /ˈkɪtʃən/ | n. | the room where you cook | Mum is in the kitchen. | |
| kite | /kaɪt/ | n. | a toy that flies in the wind | The kite is flying high. | |
| knee | /ni/ | n. | the middle joint of the leg | I hurt my knee. | |
| knife | /naɪf/ | n. | a tool for cutting food | Cut the bread with a knife. | |
| know | /noʊ/ | v. | to have information | I know the answer. | |
| lamp | /læmp/ | n. | a device that gives light | Turn on the lamp. | |
| leaf | /lif/ | n. | the green part of a tree | The leaf is green. |
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