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English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — 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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41 words
oh
A1
/oʊ/
Used to express surprise.
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okay
A1
/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
used to express agreement, acceptance, or readiness to move on
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thing
A1
/θɪŋ/
An object that is not named exactly.
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world
A1
/wɜɹld/
The planet Earth and everything on it.
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problem
A1
/ˈpɹɑbləm/
A difficult situation that needs to be dealt with or solved.
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turn
A1
/tɜrn/
A change in the direction you are moving or facing.
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fire
A1
/ˈfaɪɹ/
The flames, heat, and light produced when something burns.
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bye
A1
/baɪ/
Used to say goodbye.
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line
A1
/laɪn/
A long, thin mark on a surface.
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piece
A1
/piːs/
A part of something larger, or an amount broken or cut off.
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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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box
A1
/bɑks/
A container with stiff, flat sides, usually used for holding or carrying things.
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list
A1
/lɪst/
A set of items written or printed one after another.
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green
A1
/ɡɹin/
The colour of grass and leaves, between yellow and blue.
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form
A1
/fɔɹm/
A type or kind of something.
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band
A1
/bænd/
A group of musicians who play together.
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photo
A1
/ˈfoʊ.toʊ/
A picture made with a camera.
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example
A1
/ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/
A particular thing chosen to show what a larger group is like.
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pair
A1
/pɛ(ə)ɹ/
Two things that match and are used together.
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toilet
A1
/ˈtɔɪ.lət/
A bowl with a seat, connected to water pipes, used for getting rid of bodily waste.
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event
A1
/ɪˈvɛnt/
Something that happens, especially something important.
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glasses
A1
/ˈɡlæsɪz/
A pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to help you see.
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yellow
A1
/ˈjɛloʊ/
The colour of lemons and sunflowers.
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pink
A1
/ˈpiŋk/
A pale red colour, like that of many flowers.
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sandwich
A1
/ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/
Two slices of bread with a filling between them.
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bucket
A1
/ˈbʌk.ət/
An open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other things
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cookie
A1
/ˈkʊki/
A small, flat, sweet cake (called a biscuit in British English).
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sunshine
A1
/ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
The light and warmth that come directly from the sun.
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purple
A1
/ˈpɝ.pl̩/
A colour made by mixing red and blue.
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cafe
A1
/ˌkæˈfeɪ/
A small restaurant where you can buy drinks and light meals.
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jeans
A1
/d͡ʒiːnz/
Trousers made from strong denim cotton, usually blue.
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vase
A1
/veɪs/
A tall open container used to hold flowers or as a decoration.
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Olympics
A1
/oʊˈlɪmpɪks/
The international sporting event held every four years where athletes from many countries compete.
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dictionary
A1
/ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/
A book or app that lists words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, spelling, and pronunciation.
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bookstore
A1
/ˈbʊkˌstɔr/
A shop where books are sold.
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'm
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/əm/
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Miss
A1
/mɪs/
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're
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's
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stood
A1
/stʊd/
past of stand
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stewed
A1
/stuːd/
cooked slowly in liquid
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