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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44 words
there
A1
/ðə(ɹ)/
In or at that place, away from the speaker.
here
A1
/ˈhɪɚ̯/
In or at this place, where the speaker is.
right
A1
/raɪt/
Correct in opinion or fact; not mistaken.
out
A1
/ˈɒʔ/
Away from the inside of a place or container.
up
A1
/[ʊp]/
Toward or in a higher position.
back
A1
/[bax]/
To or toward the place, position, or time something came from.
way
A1
/weɪ/
A method or manner of doing something.
down
A1
/ˈdʌʊ̯n/
From a higher to a lower place or position.
off
A1
/ɔf/
Away from a place, person, or thing.
again
A1
/əˈɡɛ̟n/
One more time; once more.
away
A1
/əˈweɪ/
To or at a distance from a place, person, or thing.
name
A1
/neɪm/
The word or words used to identify a person, place, or thing.
place
A1
/ˈpleːs/
A particular point, area, or location.
hello
A1
/hɛˈloʊ/
A word you say to greet someone.
left
A1
/ˈlɛf/
On the side of the body where the heart is; the opposite of right.
together
A1
/tʊˈɡɛðɚ/
With each other; in one another's company.
end
A1
/ɛnd/
The final part of an event, period, or activity
ago
A1
/əˈɡoʊ/
Used to say how far back in the past something happened.
sit
A1
/sɪt/
to rest with your weight on your bottom, with your upper body upright
point
A1
/ˈpɔɪnt/
An idea or fact that someone wants to express in an argument or discussion.
close
A1
/kloʊz/
Near in space or time.
stand
A1
/stænd/
To be on your feet in an upright position.
high
A1
/haɪ/
Reaching a great distance up from the ground; tall.
front
A1
/fɹʌnt/
The part of something that faces forward or is nearest the viewer.
line
A1
/laɪn/
A long, thin mark on a surface.
full
A1
/fʊl/
Holding as much as possible; with no space left.
fast
A1
/fæst/
Moving or able to move quickly.
sun
A1
/sʌn/
The star that gives light and heat to the Earth and the other planets.
enjoy
A1
/enˈd͡ʒoɪ/
To get pleasure from something.
list
A1
/lɪst/
A set of items written or printed one after another.
band
A1
/bænd/
A group of musicians who play together.
correct
A1
/kəˈrɛkt/
Right; free from mistakes.
wash
A1
/wɑʃ/
To clean something with water and usually soap.
cream
A1
/kɹiːm/
The thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top.
post
A1
/poʊst/
The system of collecting and delivering letters and parcels; the mail.
tall
A1
/taːl/
Having a greater than average height.
piano
A1
/piˈænoʊ/
A large musical instrument with a keyboard of black and white keys that you press to make sounds.
sandwich
A1
/ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/
Two slices of bread with a filling between them.
orange
A1
/ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/
Of the colour between red and yellow.
gray
A1
/ɡɹeɪ/
Of a colour between black and white, like a cloudy sky.
activity
A1
/ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/
something you do for interest or enjoyment
zoo
A1
/zuː/
A place where wild animals are kept so that people can see them.
pencil
A1
/ˈpɛnsəl/
A thin wooden instrument with a grey or coloured centre, used for writing or drawing.
o'clock
A1
/əˈklɑk/
Used with a number to say the exact hour of the day.