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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27 words
road
A2
/ɾoːɖ/
A hard surface built for vehicles and people to travel along.
ship
A2
/ʃɪp/
A large boat that carries people or goods across the sea.
truck
A2
/tɹʊk/
A large road vehicle for carrying heavy goods.
board
A2
/bɔɹd/
A long, flat, thin piece of wood or other material.
track
A2
/ˈtræk/
A path or rough road.
engine
A2
/ˈɪnd͡ʒɪn/
A machine that turns fuel or power into movement, used to drive vehicles and other machines.
van
A2
/væn/
A covered road vehicle, larger than a car, used for carrying goods or groups of people.
traffic
A2
/ˈtræfɪk/
The cars and other vehicles moving along a road.
vehicle
A2
/ˈvi.ə.kəl/
A machine, such as a car, bus, or truck, used to carry people or goods from place to place.
cab
A2
/kæb/
A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere.
wheel
A2
/wil/
A round object that turns on its centre, used to move a vehicle or machine.
highway
A2
/ˈhaɪweɪ/
A main public road, especially a wide, fast one connecting towns and cities.
passenger
A2
/ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚ/
A person travelling in a vehicle who is not driving it.
sailing
A2
/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/
The sport or activity of travelling in a boat that uses the wind.
brake
A2
/bɹeɪk/
A device that slows down or stops a wheel or vehicle.
fare
A2
/ˈfeː/
The money you pay to travel by bus, train, taxi, or plane.
container
A2
/kənˈteɪnɚ/
An object such as a box, jar, or bottle used to hold or store things.
tram
A2
/tɹæm/
A public passenger vehicle that runs on rails set into the road, usually powered by electricity (called a streetcar or trolley in North America).
cycling
A2
/ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/
The activity of riding a bicycle for transport, exercise, or fun.
roundabout
A2
/ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/
A circular road junction where traffic moves around a central island.
bus station
A2
bus stop
A2
car park
A2
driver's license
A2
petrol station
A2
police station
A2
traffic light
A2