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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63 words
well
A1
/ˈwɛʊ̯/
In a good, skilful, or satisfactory way.
good
A1
/ɡʊd/
Of a high standard or quality; pleasing.
really
A1
/ˈɹɪ.li/
Very or very much; used to add strength to what you say.
too
A1
/tu/
More than is needed, wanted, or acceptable.
very
A1
/ˈvɛri/
To a great degree; extremely.
little
A1
/ˈlɪ.tl̩/
Small in size or amount.
thing
A1
/θɪŋ/
An object that is not named exactly.
great
A1
/ˈɡɹæɪt/
Very good, excellent, or wonderful.
new
A1
/nju/
Made, created, or bought recently.
long
A1
/lʊŋɡ/
Measuring a large distance from one end to the other.
old
A1
/old/
Having lived for many years; not young.
big
A1
/bɪɡ/
Large in size, amount, or degree.
fine
A1
/ˈfaːn/
Good enough; satisfactory or in good health.
bad
A1
/bæd/
Of poor quality, or not good in some way.
real
A1
/ɹil/
Actually existing or happening, not imagined or invented.
baby
A1
/ˈbeɪbi/
A very young child who cannot yet walk or talk.
pretty
A1
/ˈpɹɪt.i/
To a fairly large degree; quite.
tonight
A1
/təˈnaɪt/
During the evening or night of today.
hard
A1
/hɑɹd/
With a lot of effort or force.
problem
A1
/ˈpɹɑbləm/
A difficult situation that needs to be dealt with or solved.
true
A1
/tɹuː/
Agreeing with the facts; correct and not made up.
beautiful
A1
/ˈbju.tɪ.fəl/
Very pleasing to look at; attractive.
young
A1
/jʊŋɡ/
In an early part of life; not old.
easy
A1
/ˈi.zi/
Not difficult; needing little effort.
story
A1
/ˈstɔ.ɹi/
An account of real or imaginary events, told to entertain people.
light
A1
/laɪt/
Not weighing much; easy to lift or carry.
small
A1
/smɔl/
Not large in size or amount.
clean
A1
/kliːn/
Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
strong
A1
/stɹæŋ/
Having a lot of physical power.
terrible
A1
/ˈtɝ.bəl/
Very bad; of poor quality.
short
A1
/ʃɔɹt/
Measuring a small length or distance from one end to the other.
difficult
A1
/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
Not easy; needing a lot of effort or skill to do or understand.
dirty
A1
/ˈdɝti/
Not clean; covered with dirt or marks.
fat
A1
/ˈfæt/
Having too much flesh on the body; not thin.
large
A1
/lɑɹd͡ʒ/
Big in size, number, or amount.
note
A1
/noʊt/
A short piece of writing to help you remember something.
cup
A1
/kʌp/
A small container with a handle that you drink from.
color
A1
/ˈkʌl.ə/
The quality of an object, such as red, blue, or green, that comes from the light it reflects.
shower
A1
/ˈʃuː.ɐ/
The act of washing yourself while standing under water sprayed from above.
pool
A1
/puːl/
A small amount of liquid lying on a surface.
flat
A1
/flæt/
Smooth and level, with no part higher than another.
paint
A1
/peɪnt/
A coloured liquid that is spread onto a surface and dries to protect it or add colour.
smith
A1
/smɪθ/
A worker who shapes metal with a hammer and other tools, especially a blacksmith.
bath
A1
/bæθ/
The act of washing your whole body while sitting in water.
healthy
A1
/ˈhel.θi/
In good health; not sick or weak.
false
A1
/fɔls/
Not true or correct.
guitar
A1
/ɡɪˈtɑɹ/
A musical instrument with six strings and a long neck, played with the fingers or a pick.
couch
A1
/ˈkɐʊ̯t͡ʃ/
A long, soft seat for two or more people; a sofa.
mouse
A1
/maʊs/
A small furry animal with a pointed nose, small ears and a long thin tail.
fairy
A1
/ˈfeːɹiː/
A small imaginary creature with magical powers, often shown with wings.
tooth
A1
/tuθ/
One of the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
purple
A1
/ˈpɝ.pl̩/
A colour made by mixing red and blue.
banana
A1
/bəˈnæ.nə/
A long curved tropical fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh.
cafe
A1
/ˌkæˈfeɪ/
A small restaurant where you can buy drinks and light meals.
jeans
A1
/d͡ʒiːnz/
Trousers made from strong denim cotton, usually blue.
T-shirt
A1
/ˈtiːʃɚt/
A light, short-sleeved shirt with no collar or buttons, often made of cotton.
ribbon
A1
/ˈɹɪbən/
A long, narrow strip of cloth used for decorating or tying things.
apron
A1
/ˈeɪ.pɹən/
A piece of clothing worn over the front of your clothes to keep them clean, especially when cooking.
grape
A1
/ɡɹeɪp/
A small, round, smooth fruit that grows in bunches and is used to make wine and raisins.
paragraph
A1
/ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/
A section of writing that starts on a new line and usually deals with one main idea.
cloudy
A1
/ˈklaʊ̯ɾiː/
Covered with clouds.
volleyball
A1
/ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/
A game in which two teams hit a large ball over a high net with their hands.
foggy
A1
/ˈfɒɡi/
Full of fog, so that it is hard to see.