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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38 words
clear
A2
/klɪɹ/
Easy to understand, see, or hear.
lose
A2
/luːz/
To stop having something, often by accident.
touch
A2
/tʌt͡ʃ/
The sense by which you feel things through your skin.
sound
A2
/ˈsæʊ̯nd/
Something that you hear; what is produced by vibrations and heard by the ear.
sense
A2
/sɛns/
One of the natural powers (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) by which we perceive the world.
sweet
A2
/swit/
Having the taste of sugar.
mark
A2
/mɑɹk/
A spot, line, or stain on a surface that you can see.
smell
A2
/ˈsmɛl/
To notice or sense an odour through your nose.
notice
A2
/ˈnoʊ.tɪs/
Attention paid to someone or something.
loud
A2
/ˈlæʊ̯d/
Making a lot of noise; high in volume.
noise
A2
/ˈnoɪ̯z/
A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant.
bright
A2
/ˈbɹɐɪ̯t/
Full of light; shining strongly.
silence
A2
/ˈsaɪləns/
A complete lack of sound.
appear
A2
/əˈpɪɹ/
To seem to be a certain way.
physical
A2
/ˈfɪzɪkəl/
Relating to the body rather than the mind.
midnight
A2
/ˈmɪd(ˌ)naɪt/
Twelve o'clock at night.
disappear
A2
/dɪsəˈpɪɹ/
To stop being visible; to go out of sight.
embarrassing
A2
/ɪmˈbæɹ.ə.sɪŋ/
Making someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable.
shout
A2
/ʃaʊt/
To say something very loudly.
attractive
A2
/əˈtɹæktɪv/
Pleasant to look at; good-looking.
photograph
A2
/ˈfoʊ.təˌɡɹæf/
A picture made with a camera.
softly
A2
/ˈsɔftli/
In a quiet way; not loudly.
peaceful
A2
/ˈpiːsfl̩/
Quiet and calm, without noise or disturbance.
string
A2
/ˈstrɪŋ/
Thin cord or rope used for tying things.
lemon
A2
/ˈlɛmən/
A yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste.
appearance
A2
/əˈpiɹ.əns/
The way that someone or something looks.
compare
A2
/kəmˈpɛɚ/
To look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different.
sleepy
A2
/ˈsliːpi/
Tired and ready to fall asleep.
racket
A2
/ˈɹækɪt/
A bat with a round frame and tight strings, used to hit the ball in tennis, badminton, or squash.
noisy
A2
/ˈnɔːɪzɪ/
Making a lot of noise, especially loud or unpleasant noise.
audio
A2
/ˈɔ.di.oʊ/
Sound, especially when it is recorded or broadcast.
onion
A2
/ˈʌn.jɪn/
A round vegetable with a strong smell and taste, made of layers and used in cooking.
splash
A2
/splæʃ/
To make liquid fly about in drops, or to hit liquid noisily.
sunglasses
A2
/ˈsʌnˌglæsɪz/
Glasses with dark lenses that protect your eyes from bright sunlight.
crisp
A2
/ˈkrɪsp/
Firm and fresh, in a pleasant way.
silently
A2
/ˈsaɪləntli/
Without making any sound.
cola
A2
/ˈkoʊlə/
A sweet, dark, fizzy soft drink flavoured with kola nut and caramel.
headphone
A2
/ˈhɛdfoʊn/
A small speaker worn on or in the ear to listen to sound, usually in a pair.