A1 English Vocabulary List (CEFR)

verb · /ˈlaɪk/

To enjoy something or find it nice

“I like ice cream a lot.”

adjective · /ˈnu/

Made or bought a short time ago

“She has a new bike.”

adjective · /ˈɡʊd/

Of high quality or standard; satisfactory

“That was a good film.”

verb · /ˈnoʊ/

To have information about something

“I know her name and address.”

verb · /ˈsi/

To notice something with your eyes

“I can see the mountains from here.”

verb · /ˈɡoʊ/

To move from one place to another

“I go to work by bus.”

verb · /ˈwɜrk/

To do a job to earn money

“She works in a hospital.”

noun · /ˈdeɪ/

A period of 24 hours

“Monday is the first day of the week.”

verb · /ˈkʌm/

To move toward the speaker or a place

“Please come to my house tomorrow.”

noun · /ˈhaʊs/

A building where people live

“We live in a small house near the park.”

noun · /ˈskul/

A place where children go to learn

“The children go to school at eight o'clock.”

adjective · /ˈbɪɡ/

Large in size

“That is a very big dog.”

noun · /ˈfæməli/

A group of people related to each other

“My family lives in Spain.”

noun · /ˈneɪm/

The word that a person or thing is known by

“My name is John.”

noun · /ˈnaɪt/

The dark part of the day when people sleep

“I read a book last night.”

adverb · /təˈdeɪ/

On this day

“I feel great today.”

verb · /ˈrɛd/

To look at words and understand them

“I read a book every night.”

noun · /ˈwɔtər/

A clear liquid that people drink

“Can I have a glass of water?”

adjective · /ˈsmɔl/

Not big in size

“She lives in a small apartment.”

verb · /ˈrʌn/

To move fast using your legs

“I run in the park on Sundays.”

verb · /ˈoʊpən/

To move something so it is no longer closed

“Please open the window for me.”

adjective · /ˈblæk/

Having the color of night or coal

“She wore a black dress to the party.”

noun · /ˈkɑr/

A vehicle with four wheels and an engine

“My dad drives a red car.”

noun · /ˈbʊk/

A set of printed pages held together with a cover

“I am reading an interesting book.”

noun · /ˈhænd/

The part of your body at the end of your arm

“Wash your hands before you eat.”

noun · /ˈfrɛnd/

A person you like and enjoy spending time with

“Maria is my best friend.”

adjective · /ˈhæpi/

Feeling pleased or joyful

“She was very happy on her birthday.”

noun · /ˈwʊmən/

An adult female person

“The woman next door is a doctor.”

noun · /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/

The early part of the day

“I drink coffee every morning.”

verb · /ˈbaɪ/

To get something by paying money for it

“I want to buy a new phone.”

adjective · /ˈrɛd/

Having the color of blood

“She bought a red umbrella.”

noun · /ˈtʃaɪld/

A young boy or girl

“The child was playing in the park.”

noun · /ˈbeɪbi/

A very young child

“The baby is sleeping in her bed.”

noun · /ˈfɑðər/

A male parent

“My father works at a bank.”

noun · /ˈmʌðər/

A female parent

“My mother cooks dinner every evening.”

adjective · /ˈhɑt/

Having a high temperature

“The soup is very hot right now.”

verb · /ˈit/

To put food in your mouth and swallow it

“I eat breakfast at seven o'clock.”

noun · /ˈdɔɡ/

An animal with four legs that people keep as a pet

“My dog likes to run in the yard.”

noun · /ˈdɔr/

A flat object you open to enter a room

“Please close the door behind you.”

verb · /ˈwɔk/

To move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

“I walk to school every day.”

noun · /ˈbɛd/

A piece of furniture you sleep on

“I go to bed at ten o'clock.”

verb · /ˈlɪsən/

To pay attention to sound

“I listen to music every day.”

noun · /ˈteɪbəl/

A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs

“Put the plates on the table.”

adjective · /ˈkoʊld/

Having a low temperature

“The water in the pool is cold.”

verb · /ˈdrɪŋk/

To put liquid into your mouth and swallow it

“I drink milk with breakfast.”

noun · /ˈfɪʃ/

An animal that lives in water and has fins

“We saw many fish in the river.”

noun · /ˈtitʃər/

A person whose job is to teach

“My teacher is very kind.”

noun · /ˈkæt/

A small animal with fur that people keep at home

“Our cat sleeps on the sofa.”

noun · /ˈæpəl/

A round red or green fruit that grows on a tree

“I eat an apple every morning.”

interjection · /həˈloʊ/

A greeting used when meeting someone

“Hello! How are you today?”