A2 English Vocabulary List (CEFR)

verb · /ˈstɑrt/

To begin doing something

“The movie starts at eight o'clock.”

verb · /bɪˈliv/

To think that something is true

“I believe her story.”

adverb · /ˈɜrli/

Before the usual time

“I woke up early this morning.”

noun · /ˈɔfəs/

A place where people work at desks

“Her office is on the third floor.”

noun · /ˈprɑbləm/

A situation that is difficult and needs to be solved

“We need to find a solution to this problem.”

verb · /rɪˈmɛmbər/

To keep something in your mind

“I remember my first day of school.”

verb · /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

To know what something means

“I understand French but I can't speak it.”

adjective · /ˈspɛʃəl/

Different from what is usual; important

“Today is a very special occasion.”

noun · /ˈfjutʃər/

The time that will come after the present

“What do you want to do in the future?”

noun · /ˈmɑrkət/

A place where people buy and sell things

“We bought fruit at the market.”

adverb · /əˈkrɔs/

From one side to the other

“He walked across the street quickly.”

adjective · /ˈbjutəfəl/

Very attractive or pleasing to look at

“What a beautiful sunset!”

adjective · /ˈstrɔŋ/

Having a lot of power or force

“My brother is very strong.”

noun · /ˈænsər/

A reply to a question

“I gave the wrong answer on the test.”

noun · /ˈpɪktʃər/

A drawing, painting, or photo

“He drew a picture of a horse.”

noun · /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/

The words people use to speak or write

“Spanish is a beautiful language.”

noun · /ˈhɑˌspɪtəl/

A place where sick people go for care

“My aunt works at the hospital.”

verb · /fərˈɡɛt/

To not remember something

“Do not forget your keys.”

verb · /ˈpræktəs/

To do something repeatedly in order to improve

“You should practice speaking English every day.”

verb · /ˈslip/

To close your eyes and rest at night

“I sleep eight hours every night.”

verb · /ˈbɪld/

To make something by putting parts together

“They will build a new hospital here.”

noun · /ˈkʌltʃər/

The customs, beliefs, and arts of a society

“I am learning about Japanese culture.”

verb · /əˈɡri/

To think the same way as someone else

“I agree with your plan.”

adjective · /ˈklin/

Free from dirt

“The kitchen looks clean now.”

adjective · /ˈhɛvi/

Weighing a lot

“This box is too heavy to lift.”

noun · /ˈlɛtər/

A written message sent to someone

“She wrote a letter to her friend.”

verb · /ˈtʃuz/

To pick one thing from a group

“Please choose a color you like.”

noun · /ˈkæmərə/

A device used to take photos or make videos

“She takes her camera on every trip.”

noun · /ˈwɛðər/

The conditions outside, such as rain, sun, or wind

“The weather is sunny today.”

adjective · /ˈhɛlθi/

In good physical condition; not sick

“Eating vegetables helps you stay healthy.”

adjective · /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

Able to hurt or harm someone

“It is dangerous to swim here.”

verb · /dɪˈsaɪd/

To choose something after thinking about it

“I decided to study English.”

noun · /ˈdɪnər/

The main meal of the day

“We had dinner at seven o'clock.”

noun · /ˈbrɪdʒ/

A structure built over a river or road

“We walked across the old bridge.”

noun · /ˈɡɑrdən/

A piece of land with plants and flowers

“We grow tomatoes in our garden.”

adjective · /ˈlʌki/

Having good things happen by chance

“I feel lucky to have this job.”

adjective · /ˈtʃip/

Not costing much money

“I bought some cheap shoes yesterday.”

noun · /mjuˈziəm/

A building where old or important objects are shown

“The museum has many old paintings.”

adjective · /əˈfreɪd/

Feeling fear about something

“She is afraid of big dogs.”

noun · /ˈrɛstərˌɑnt/

A place where you pay to eat meals

“We ate at a Chinese restaurant.”

noun · /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/

A time when people do not work or go to school

“We went to Italy on holiday.”

verb · /ˈlæf/

To make sounds when something is funny

“The kids laugh at his jokes.”

noun · /ˈdʒɜrni/

A long trip from one place to another

“The journey took three hours by train.”

adjective · /ˈkwaɪət/

Making little or no sound

“The library is a quiet place.”

noun · /ˈkʌstəmər/

A person who buys something from a shop

“The customer paid with a card.”

adjective · /ˈɛmpti/

Having nothing inside

“The bottle is empty now.”

adjective · /ˈnɜrvəs/

Worried or anxious about something

“She was nervous before her exam.”

verb · /ɪnˈvaɪt/

To ask someone to come to an event

“I want to invite you to my party.”

noun · /ɪɡˈzæm/

A test of what you have learned

“I passed my math exam yesterday.”

adjective · /ˈnɔɪzi/

Making a lot of loud sound

“The street is very noisy at night.”