A1 English vocabulary list
140 useful A1 (beginner) words, grouped by topic, with US audio. You can understand and use everyday expressions and very basic phrases, introduce yourself and ask simple questions about people and places.
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What A1 means
You can understand and use everyday expressions and very basic phrases, introduce yourself and ask simple questions about people and places.
A1 words by topic
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The most common words (99)
Grammar and everyday words. Meanings, examples and a quiz are on the page of the 100 most common English words.
- the
- be
- to
- of
- and
- a
- in
- that
- have
- I
- it
- for
- not
- on
- with
- he
- as
- you
- do
- at
- this
- but
- his
- by
- from
- they
- we
- say
- her
- she
- or
- an
- will
- my
- one
- all
- would
- there
- their
- what
- so
- up
- out
- if
- about
- who
- get
- which
- go
- me
- when
- make
- can
- like
- time
- no
- just
- him
- know
- take
- people
- into
- year
- your
- good
- some
- could
- them
- see
- other
- than
- then
- now
- look
- only
- come
- its
- over
- think
- also
- back
- after
- use
- two
- how
- our
- work
- first
- well
- way
- new
- want
- because
- any
- these
- give
- day
- most
- us
Kitchen (2)
From the kitchen word list.
Fruits and vegetables (8)
From the fruits and vegetables word list.
- apple noun Fruits and vegetables · Fruit for a snack
- banana noun Fruits and vegetables · Fruit for a snack
- carrot noun Fruits and vegetables · Vegetables for a salad
- onion noun Fruits and vegetables · Vegetables for a salad
- orange noun Fruits and vegetables · Fruit for a snack
- pepper noun Fruits and vegetables · Vegetables for a salad
- potato noun Fruits and vegetables · Vegetables to cook
- tomato noun Fruits and vegetables · Vegetables for a salad
Clothes (16)
From the clothes word list.
- bag noun Clothes · Bags and accessories
- boots plural noun Clothes · Shoes
- coat noun Clothes · Coats, hats and scarves
- dress noun Clothes · Everyday clothes
- hat noun Clothes · Coats, hats and scarves
- jacket noun Clothes · Coats, hats and scarves
- jeans plural noun Clothes · Everyday clothes
- shirt noun Clothes · Everyday clothes
- shoes plural noun Clothes · Shoes
- skirt noun Clothes · Everyday clothes
- sweater noun Clothes · Everyday clothes
- T-shirt noun Clothes · Everyday clothes
- trousers plural noun Clothes · Everyday clothes
- umbrella noun Clothes · Bags and accessories
- watch noun Clothes · Bags and accessories
- wear verb Clothes · Wear, fit and look after
Body (15)
From the body word list.
- arm noun Body · Arms and hands
- back noun Body · The body and what is inside
- ear noun Body · Head and face
- eye noun Body · Head and face
- face noun Body · Head and face
- foot noun Body · Legs and feet
- hair noun Body · Head and face
- hand noun Body · Arms and hands
- head noun Body · Head and face
- hear verb Body · Senses and small movements
- leg noun Body · Legs and feet
- mouth noun Body · Head and face
- nose noun Body · Head and face
- see verb Body · Senses and small movements
- tooth noun Body · Head and face
Questions about A1 vocabulary
What does A1 mean in English?
A1 is the beginner level on the CEFR scale, which runs from A1 to C2. You can understand and use everyday expressions and very basic phrases, introduce yourself and ask simple questions about people and places.
How do I know if my English is A1?
Take the free English level test: 24 grammar, vocabulary and reading questions that end with your CEFR level, in 10 to 15 minutes.
Is this every A1 word?
No. This is a selection of useful A1 words from Slova’s free tools. Levels follow the Oxford 3000 and 5000 lists and the English Vocabulary Profile as guides, and are estimates.
How should I learn these words?
A few at a time: listen to each word, read its example out loud, then test yourself. Come back the next day and try to remember them before you look.