A1–A2 English Vocabulary: 25 words with examples
A1–A225 words
Start with words for home, routines and simple requests. Practise short sentences before moving on to longer conversations.
Where you will use it: Home, daily routines and simple conversations.
A1–A2 English Vocabulary — The word list
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| family | People related to you.“My family lives nearby.” |
| friend | A person you know and like.“My friend is coming today.” |
| house | A building where people live.“Their house has a small garden.” |
| room | A space inside a building.“My room is upstairs.” |
| kitchen | A room used for cooking.“We eat breakfast in the kitchen.” |
| water | The liquid people drink to stay healthy.“Can I have some water?” |
| bread | A food made from flour and baked.“I bought fresh bread.” |
| breakfast | The first meal of the day.“Breakfast is ready.” |
| school | A place where students learn.“The school is near my house.” |
| teacher | A person who helps students learn.“Our teacher speaks slowly.” |
| work | An activity you do as a job.“I start work at nine.” |
| shop | A place where you buy things.“The shop closes at six.” |
| money | What you use to pay for things.“I need money for the bus.” |
| price | The amount something costs.“What is the price of this bag?” |
| time | What clocks measure.“What time is it?” |
| today | The day happening now.“Today is Monday.” |
| tomorrow | The day after today.“See you tomorrow.” |
| yesterday | The day before today.“It rained yesterday.” |
| morning | The early part of a day.“I walk every morning.” |
| evening | The part of the day before night.“We cook in the evening.” |
| happy | Feeling pleased or joyful.“I am happy to see you.” |
| tired | Needing rest or sleep.“She is tired after work.” |
| hungry | Wanting or needing food.“Are you hungry?” |
| near | Not far away.“The station is near here.” |
| help | To make something easier for someone.“Can you help me?” |
Useful learning tips
- Learn in small groupsTake five words at a time and review them before adding more.
- Say the examples aloudReading each sentence aloud connects spelling, sound and meaning.
- Write your own sentenceUse each word in a true sentence about your life or work.
How to study this list
Add five or six of these words a day rather than the whole list at once, keep the example sentence on the card, and review them when they come due. WordNest schedules each word across seven growing intervals — same day, then 1, 3, 7, 14, 30 and 60 days — so the list is still with you months later. Read how spaced repetition works if you want the reasoning behind those numbers.
Studying a1–a2 english vocabulary pairs well with our Most Common English Words and Small Talk Phrases, or browse all free English word lists.
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Questions about this list
How can I practise A1–A2 English Vocabulary?
Start with five words and say each example aloud. Then recall the word from its meaning and review it over several days.
Where can I use A1–A2 English Vocabulary?
Home, daily routines and simple conversations.
How many words are in this list?
This list contains 25 English words with definitions and example sentences. It is a starting set, not a complete syllabus.
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