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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46 words
uh
A2
/ʌː/
used to mark hesitation, uncertainty, or a pause while speaking
um
A2
/ʌm/
a sound used while hesitating, thinking, or searching for words
wow
A2
/waʊ/
Used to express excitement, surprise, or admiration.
whoa
A2
/woʊ/
used as a command for a horse or other animal to stop or slow down
voice
A2
/vɔjs/
The sound a person makes when speaking or singing.
sign
A2
/ˈsaɪn/
A board or notice that gives information, directions, or a warning.
explain
A2
/ɪkˈspleɪn/
To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it.
er
A2
/ɜr/
a sound used while hesitating or searching for words
yep
A2
/jɛp/
informal: yes; used to give an affirmative answer or confirm a statement
shh
A2
/ʃ/
used to ask or tell someone to be quiet
mention
A2
/ˈmɛnʃən/
To talk or write about something briefly.
apparently
A2
/əˈpæɹ.ənt.li/
According to what you have heard or read, though you are not certain.
copy
A2
/ˈkɑpi/
Something made to look exactly like another thing.
audience
A2
/ˈɔ.di.əns/
The people watching or listening to a performance, speech, or program.
Spanish
A2
/ˈspænɪʃ/
the Romance language originating in Spain and spoken widely in Spain, Latin America, and elsewhere
speech
A2
/spiːt͡ʃ/
A formal talk given to an audience.
statement
A2
/ˈsteɪtmənt/
Something you say or write to express a fact or opinion clearly.
request
A2
/ɹɪˈkwɛst/
To ask for something politely or formally.
text
A2
/tɛkst/
The written words of a book, document, or other piece of writing.
solve
A2
/sɑlv/
To find the answer to a problem or question.
clue
A2
/kluː/
A piece of information that helps you find an answer or solve a problem.
negative
A2
/ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/
Bad, harmful, or unwanted.
chat
A2
/ˈtʃæt/
To talk in a friendly, informal way.
tone
A2
/ˈtoʊ̯n/
The quality of a person's voice that shows how they feel.
express
A2
/ɪkˈsprɛs/
To show or make known your thoughts or feelings in words or actions.
script
A2
/skɹəpt/
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast.
ending
A2
/ˈɛndɪŋ/
The last part of a story, film, or event
response
A2
/ɹɪˈspɑns/
A reply to a question, request, or message.
ouch
A2
/aʊtʃ/
used to express sudden physical pain
represent
A2
/ˌɹep.ɹɪˈzent/
To act or speak officially for a person, group, or country.
review
A2
/ɹɪˈvjuː/
A written or spoken opinion that judges a book, film, product, or performance.
communication
A2
/kəˌmju.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
The act of sharing information or ideas with others.
discussion
A2
/dɪsˈkʊʃ.ən/
A conversation in which people talk about something and share their ideas.
error
A2
/ˈɛɹəɹ/
A mistake or something done wrong by accident.
speaker
A2
/ˈspikɚ/
A device that produces sound from a phone, computer, or stereo.
reply
A2
/ɹɪˈplaɪ/
To answer, in speech or writing.
hooray
A2
/hʊˈreɪ/
used to express joy, approval, or celebration
pronounce
A2
/prɵˈnawns/
To make the sound of a word or letter.
context
A2
/ˈkɑn.tɛkst/
The situation or set of facts that surround an event and help you understand it.
listener
A2
/ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/
A person who listens, especially to a speech, music, or a broadcast.
thank-you
A2
/ˈθæŋkˌjuː/
an expression, message, gift, or other acknowledgment of gratitude
pronunciation
A2
/pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃn̩/
The way in which a word or language is spoken.
postage
A2
/ˈpoʊstɪdʒ/
the charge paid for sending a letter or parcel through the postal system
punctuation
A2
/ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/
The marks used in writing, such as commas, full stops, and question marks, that make the meaning clear.
capital letter
A2
text message
A2