A1 English Vocabulary

by | Apr 15, 2025 | English Grammar in Use

🔎 What is A1 English Vocabulary?

A1 is the beginner level of English, A1 English Vocabulary, in the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). At this stage, learners can:

  • Understand and use basic words and phrases
  • Introduce themselves and ask simple questions
  • Talk about familiar things like family, age, hobbies, and shopping
  • Understand simple instructions and directions

A1 vocabulary focuses on the most frequent everyday words — the foundation of your English journey.

A1 English Vocabulary

📘 50+ A1 English Vocabulary Words (With Examples)

Here are the must-know English words for beginner learners:

WordMeaningExample Sentence
HelloA greeting“Hello! How are you?”
NameWhat someone is called“My name is Sarah.”
BookSomething you read“I am reading a book.”
DogAn animal“The dog is very cute.”
WaterA drink“I want a glass of water.”
HouseA place to live“My house is small.”
BigLarge in size“That car is big!”
HotHigh temperature“It’s hot today.”
ColdLow temperature“The water is cold.”
RunTo move fast on foot“I run every morning.”

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🧠 How Many Words Are in A1 English Vocabulary?

At the A1 level, learners typically know about 500–1,000 high-frequency words, including:

  • Common nouns (e.g., pen, car, mother)
  • Basic verbs (e.g., eat, go, like)
  • Simple adjectives (e.g., good, happy, small)
  • Days, numbers, colors, and greetings

✍️ How to Learn A1 Vocabulary Easily

Use visuals and flashcards

  • Picture-word flashcards
  • Apps like Drops, Duolingo, or Quizlet

Label things around you

  • Write words on sticky notes and put them on objects

Repeat out loud

  • Say new words daily to build pronunciation

Watch English cartoons or beginner videos

  • Shows like Peppa Pig or Super Simple Songs

Write short sentences

  • “I like apples.” “This is my bag.” “She is my friend.”

📝 A1 English Vocabulary Quiz – 20 Sample Questions

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.


1. ___! How are you?

A) Book
B) Hello
C) Dog
D) Cold


2. I like ___ juice.

A) water
B) book
C) house
D) run


3. My ___ is John.

A) name
B) dog
C) run
D) go


4. The sun is ___.

A) cold
B) small
C) hot
D) water


5. I have a red ___.

A) eat
B) car
C) sleep
D) happy


6. She is very ___.

A) tired
B) angry
C) happy
D) name


7. Please ___ the door.

A) open
B) eat
C) water
D) big


8. I ___ to school every day.

A) go
B) blue
C) big
D) cold


9. I am ___ years old.

A) car
B) twenty
C) orange
D) water


10. That apple is ___.

A) red
B) go
C) run
D) house


11. We ___ dinner at 7 PM.

A) play
B) have
C) water
D) see


12. She can ___ English.

A) color
B) speak
C) book
D) walk


13. I like to ___ music.

A) listen to
B) water
C) open
D) go


14. What ___ is it?

A) name
B) time
C) book
D) cold


15. The cat is under the ___.

A) run
B) table
C) cold
D) school


16. My favorite ___ is pizza.

A) food
B) run
C) big
D) blue


17. This is my ___. His name is Tom.

A) friend
B) color
C) number
D) bag


18. ___ is my sister.

A) It
B) She
C) He
D) Run


19. He is in the ___.

A) school
B) apple
C) eat
D) drink


20. I like ___ movies.

A) watch
B) watching
C) watches
D) watched


Answer Key:

  1. B
  2. A
  3. A
  4. C
  5. B
  6. C
  7. A
  8. A
  9. B
  10. A
  11. B
  12. B
  13. A
  14. B
  15. B
  16. A
  17. A
  18. B
  19. A
  20. B

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