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English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — 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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fiction
A2
/ˈfɪk.ʃən/
Stories about imaginary people and events, usually in the form of novels.
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musician
A2
/mjuˈzɪʃən/
A person who plays a musical instrument or composes music, especially as a job.
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maker
A2
/ˈmeɪk.ɚ/
A person or thing that makes or produces something.
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wheelchair
A2
/ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/
A chair with wheels used by a person who cannot walk easily.
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lifestyle
A2
/ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/
The way a person or group lives, including their habits, attitudes, and values.
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astronaut
A2
/ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/
A person who is trained to travel and work in space.
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spaceship
A2
/ˈspeɪsˌʃɪp/
A vehicle designed to carry people through space.
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runner
A2
/ˈɹʌnɚ/
A person who runs, especially in a race or for exercise.
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barber
A2
/ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/
A person whose job is cutting men's hair and shaving or trimming beards.
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trainer
A2
/ˈtɹeɪnɚ/
A person who trains people or animals; a coach.
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survey¹
A2
/ˈsɝˌveɪ/
A set of questions used to find out the opinions or behaviour of a group of people.
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psychologist
A2
/ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/
A person who studies the mind and human behaviour, or who helps people with mental and emotional problems.
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batch
A2
/bæt͡ʃ/
A group of things or people dealt with at the same time.
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fisherman
A2
/ˈfɪʃ.ɚ.mən/
A person who catches fish, either for a living or for sport.
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drummer
A2
/ˈdrʌmər/
a person who plays a drum or a drum kit
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user
A2
/ˈjuzɚ/
A person who uses a computer, app, website, or service.
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traveler
A2
/ˈtɹæv.lɚ/
A person who is travelling or who often travels.
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dreamer
A2
/ˈdɹimɚ/
a person who is dreaming while asleep
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receptionist
A2
/ɹɪˈsep.ʃə.nɪst/
A person whose job is to welcome and help visitors and answer the phone at the front of an office or hotel.
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composer
A2
/kəmˈpoʊzəɹ/
a person who writes music
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grandchild
A2
/ˈgrændˌtʃaɪld/
A child of your son or daughter.
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rating
A2
/ˈɹeɪtɪŋ/
A score or mark showing how good or able something or someone is.
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pilgrim
A2
/ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/
A person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons.
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vocabulary
A2
/voʊˈkæb.jəˌlɛ.ɹi/
The set of words a person knows and uses.
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listener
A2
/ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/
A person who listens, especially to a speech, music, or a broadcast.
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beginner
A2
/bəˈɡɪnɚ/
Someone who has just started learning or doing something.
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learner
A2
[ˈlɝ.nɚ]
A person who is learning something.
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policewoman
A2
/pəˈliːˌswʊmən/
A female member of the police.
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businesswoman
A2
/ˈbɪznɪˌswʊmən/
A woman who works in business, especially as an owner or manager.
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escalator
A2
/ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/
A moving staircase that carries people up or down between floors.
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adulthood
A2
/əˈdʌltˌhʊd/
the period of life after a person has reached physical and legal maturity
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footballer
A2
/ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/
A person who plays football, especially soccer.
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thrower
A2
/ˈθroʊ.ɚ/
a person who throws an object, especially in a game, sport, or experiment
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dependant
A2
/dɪˈpɛndənt/
a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
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schoolchild
A2
/ˈskuːlt͡ʃaɪld/
A child who goes to school.
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penfriend
A2
A person, often in another country, with whom you exchange friendly letters but rarely meet.
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belong to
A2
to be owned by someone or to be part of a group
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step forward
A2
to volunteer or take action when help or responsibility is needed
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