A2 English vocabulary list
34 useful A2 (elementary) words, grouped by topic, with US audio. You can understand sentences about familiar things such as shopping, work and family, and handle short, routine conversations.
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What A2 means
You can understand sentences about familiar things such as shopping, work and family, and handle short, routine conversations.
A2 words by topic
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The most common words (1)
Grammar and everyday words. Meanings, examples and a quiz are on the page of the 100 most common English words.
Kitchen (8)
From the kitchen word list.
- boil verb Kitchen · Cooking actions
- bowl noun Kitchen · Plates and cutlery
- fork noun Kitchen · Plates and cutlery
- fridge noun Kitchen · Appliances and fixtures
- knife noun Kitchen · Cooking tools
- oven noun Kitchen · Appliances and fixtures
- plate noun Kitchen · Plates and cutlery
- spoon noun Kitchen · Plates and cutlery
Fruits and vegetables (4)
From the fruits and vegetables word list.
- beans plural noun Fruits and vegetables · Vegetables to cook
- fresh adjective Fruits and vegetables · Taste, texture and freshness
- lemon noun Fruits and vegetables · Fruit for drinks and summer
- sweet adjective Fruits and vegetables · Taste, texture and freshness
Clothes (8)
From the clothes word list.
- fit verb Clothes · Wear, fit and look after
- put on phrasal verb Clothes · Wear, fit and look after
- ring noun Clothes · Bags and accessories
- socks plural noun Clothes · Everyday clothes
- suit noun Clothes · Smart and special clothes
- take off phrasal verb Clothes · Wear, fit and look after
- tie noun Clothes · Smart and special clothes
- uniform noun Clothes · Smart and special clothes
Body (13)
From the body word list.
- ankle noun Body · Legs and feet
- bone noun Body · The body and what is inside
- brain noun Body · The body and what is inside
- finger noun Body · Arms and hands
- heart noun Body · The body and what is inside
- knee noun Body · Legs and feet
- neck noun Body · The body and what is inside
- shoulder noun Body · Arms and hands
- skin noun Body · The body and what is inside
- smell verb Body · Senses and small movements
- stomach noun Body · The body and what is inside
- taste verb Body · Senses and small movements
- touch verb Body · Senses and small movements
Questions about A2 vocabulary
What does A2 mean in English?
A2 is the elementary level on the CEFR scale, which runs from A1 to C2. You can understand sentences about familiar things such as shopping, work and family, and handle short, routine conversations.
How do I know if my English is A2?
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 A2 word?
No. This is a selection of useful A2 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.