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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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35 words
get
A1
/ɡɪt/
To receive or obtain something.
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want
A1
/wɑnt/
To feel that you would like to have or do something.
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let
A1
/lɛt/
To allow someone to do something or allow something to happen.
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need
A1
/nid/
To require something because it is necessary or very important.
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please
A1
/pliz/
Used to make a request more polite.
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give
A1
/ɡɪv/
To hand something to someone so they can have it.
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help
A1
/hɛlp/
To do something that makes things easier or better for someone.
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put
A1
/pʊt/
To move something into a particular place or position.
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keep
A1
/kiːp/
To continue to have something and not give it away.
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OK
A1
/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
Satisfactory; good enough but not excellent.
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try
A1
/tɹaɪ/
To make an effort to do something.
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best
A1
/ˈbɛst/
Of the highest quality; better than all others.
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ready
A1
/ˈɹed.i/
Fully prepared and able to do something or be used right away.
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use
A1
/jus/
To do something with a tool, object, or method to get a result.
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happen
A1
/ˈhæpən/
To take place or occur.
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free
A1
/fɹi/
Costing no money.
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cannot
A1
/ˈkæ(n.)nɑt/
To be unable to do something.
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busy
A1
/ˈbɪz.i/
Having a lot to do; actively working on something.
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information
A1
/ˌɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃn̩/
Facts or details about someone or something.
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sing
A1
/sɪŋ/
To make musical sounds with your voice.
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bag
A1
/bæɡ/
A soft container with an opening at the top, used to carry or hold things.
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test
A1
/tɛst/
A set of questions or tasks used to measure someone's knowledge or skill.
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join
A1
/ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/
To become a member of a group or organization.
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key
A1
/ki/
A small metal object that you use to lock or unlock a door, start a car, etc.
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share
A1
/ʃɛɚ/
To divide something and give part of it to others.
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laugh
A1
/læf/
To make sounds and movements of the face that show you are happy or think something is funny.
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often
A1
/ˈɔfən/
Many times; frequently.
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action
A1
/ˈæk.ʃən/
the process of doing something to achieve a result
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begin
A1
/bɪˈɡɪn/
To start doing something.
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practice
A1
/ˈpɹæktɪs/
Doing an activity repeatedly to get better at it.
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fill
A1
/fɪl/
To make something become full.
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pair
A1
/pɛ(ə)ɹ/
Two things that match and are used together.
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repeat
A1
/ɹɪˈpit/
To do or say something again.
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umbrella
A1
/ˈʌm.bɹɛl.ə/
A folding frame covered in cloth that you hold over your head to keep off rain or sun.
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vase
A1
/veɪs/
A tall open container used to hold flowers or as a decoration.
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