English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.
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steak
A2
/steɪk/
A thick, flat piece of meat, especially beef, for grilling or frying.
pan
A2
/pæn/
A flat, round metal container with a handle, used for cooking.
chin
A2
/t͡ʃɪn/
The part of the face below the mouth.
inner
A2
/ˈɪnə/
Located on the inside or closer to the centre.
diary
A2
/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/
A book in which you write down what happens to you each day and your private thoughts.
swallow
A2
/ˈswɒl.ə/
To make food or drink pass from your mouth down into your stomach.
elsewhere
A2
/ˈɛlsˌʍɛɹ/
In, at, or to another place.
lamp
A2
/ˈlæ̝mp/
A device that gives light, especially one you can move around a room.
lip
A2
/ˈlɪp/
Either of the two soft edges around the opening of the mouth.
oven
A2
/ˈʌvən/
A kitchen appliance with an enclosed space used for baking, roasting, or heating food.
climbing
A2
/ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/
The sport or activity of going up walls, rocks, or mountains.
teenage
A2
/ˈtiːˌneɪdʒ/
Aged between 13 and 19 years old.
rumor
A2
/ˈɹumɚ/
A piece of information that people pass around even though no one knows if it is true.
frog
A2
/fɹɑɡ/
A small, smooth-skinned animal with long back legs that lives in or near water and jumps.
pacific
A2
/pəˈsɪfɪk/
Calm and peaceful; tending to avoid conflict.
toe
A2
/toʊ/
One of the five digits at the end of the foot.
explore
A2
/ɪkˈsploɹ/
To travel through a place in order to learn about it or discover something.
painter
A2
/ˈpeɪntɚ/
An artist who creates pictures using paint.
correctly
A2
/kəˈɹɛk(t).li/
In a way that has no mistakes; the right way.
earthquake
A2
/ˈɝθkweɪk/
A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movements deep inside the earth.
camping
A2
/ˈkæmp.ɪŋ/
The activity of staying in a tent or similar place outdoors for a holiday.
teenager
A2
/ˈtinˌeɪ.dʒɚ/
A person between thirteen and nineteen years old.
crowded
A2
/ˈkɹaʊdɪd/
Full of people or things, with very little space.
orphan
A2
/ˈɔɹfən/
A child whose parents have both died.
suitable
A2
/[ˈsju.tə.bɫ̩]/
Right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.
dam
A2
/ˈdæm/
A barrier built across a river to hold back or control the water.
fork
A2
/fɔɹk/
A tool with a handle and several points, used for eating or serving food.
scarf
A2
/ˈskɑɹf/
A piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth or decoration.
poster
A2
/ˈpoʊstɚ/
A large printed sheet, often with a picture, put up on a wall to advertise something or for decoration.
additional
A2
/əˈdɪʃənəl/
more than what is usual or already there; extra
countryside
A2
/ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/
Land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods, and open space.
overseas
A2
/ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/
To or in a foreign country, especially one across the sea.
astronaut
A2
/ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/
A person who is trained to travel and work in space.
reflect
A2
/ɹɪˈflɛkt/
To throw back light, heat, sound, or an image from a surface.
aisle
A2
/ˈaɪl/
A passage between rows of seats or shelves, as in a theatre, plane, or shop.
spaceship
A2
/ˈspeɪsˌʃɪp/
A vehicle designed to carry people through space.
comb
A2
/koʊm/
A flat tool with a row of thin teeth, used to tidy and straighten your hair.
mushroom
A2
/ˈmɐʃˌɹʉːm/
A small fungus with a stem and a round top, some kinds of which can be eaten.
lunchtime
A2
/ˈlʌnt͡ʃtaɪm/
The time around the middle of the day when lunch is eaten.
traveler
A2
/ˈtɹæv.lɚ/
A person who is travelling or who often travels.
windy
A2
/ˈwɪn.di/
With a lot of wind blowing.
handicapped
A2
/ˈhændikæpt/
Held back or limited by a disadvantage of some kind.
folder
A2
/ˈfoʊɫdɚ/
A place on a computer where files and other folders are kept together.
right-hand
A2
/raɪtˈhænd/
On or relating to the right side.
omelet
A2
/ˈɑːmlət/
A dish made of beaten eggs cooked in a pan, often folded around a filling such as cheese or ham.
seaside
A2
/ˌsiːˈsaɪd/
The area next to the sea, especially a place people visit for holidays.
pear
A2
/pɛɹ/
A sweet, juicy fruit that is narrow at the top and round at the bottom.
widely
A2
/ˈwaɪdli/
By many people or in many places.
midday
A2
/mɪdˈdeɪ/
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock noon.
disadvantage
A2
/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/
Something that makes a situation worse or less favorable; a drawback.
indoor
A2
/ˈɪndoɹ/
Located inside a building, or used or done inside a building.
plural
A2
/ˈplʊə.ɹəl/
Referring to more than one person or thing.
toothache
A2
/ˈtuθˌeɪk/
A pain in or around a tooth.
left-hand
A2
/ˌlɛftˈhænd/
On or towards the left side.
escalator
A2
/ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/
A moving staircase that carries people up or down between floors.
stair
A2
/stɛɚ/
A set of steps for going up or down between levels of a building.
consist
A2
/kənˈsɪst/
To be made up of particular parts or things.
snowboarding
A2
The sport of sliding down snowy slopes while standing on a snowboard.
noun
A2
/nɒ(ʊ)n/
A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
guidebook
A2
/ˈgaɪdˌbʊk/
A book that gives information about a place, especially for tourists.
washing-up
A2
/ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/
The job of washing the dishes, pots, and cutlery after a meal.
all right
A2
sports center
A2