🔎 What is A2 English Vocabulary?
A2-level vocabulary refers to the elementary/pre-intermediate level of English in the CEFR scale (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
At the A2 level, learners can:
- Communicate in simple, routine tasks
- Understand everyday expressions and basic phrases
- Talk about familiar topics like family, shopping, jobs, and hobbies
- Write short messages, describe people or places, and ask for basic information

📘 50+ A2 English Vocabulary Words (With Examples)
Here’s a practical vocabulary list designed for A2-level learners with examples:
Word | Meaning | Example Sentence |
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Afraid | Feeling fear | “She is afraid of spiders.” |
Answer | To reply | “Please answer the question.” |
Buy | To get something with money | “I want to buy a new phone.” |
Clean | To remove dirt | “I clean my room every day.” |
Cold | Low in temperature | “It’s very cold today.” |
Delicious | Tastes very good | “This pizza is delicious!” |
Easy | Not difficult | “This exam is easy.” |
Family | People you live with | “I live with my family.” |
Give | To hand something to someone | “Can you give me the book?” |
Happy | Feeling good or joyful | “I am happy to see you!” |
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🧠 How Many Words Are in A2 Vocabulary?
A2 learners typically know around 1,000–1,500 active words, including:
- Basic verbs (eat, go, want)
- Common adjectives (happy, cold, big)
- Everyday nouns (family, school, time)
- Simple adverbs and prepositions
✍️ How to Learn A2 Vocabulary Effectively
✅ Read beginner-level texts:
- Graded readers (A1–A2)
- Kids’ stories and dialogues
✅ Watch simple videos:
- YouTube channels for beginners
- English cartoons or shows with subtitles
✅ Use flashcards & vocabulary apps:
- Duolingo, Quizlet, Drops
- Word lists with pictures
✅ Practice every day:
- Label items in your house
- Write short sentences or journal entries
- Speak with friends or tutors online
📝 A2 English Vocabulary Quiz – 20 Sample Questions
Choose the correct word for each sentence.
1. I ___ coffee every morning.
A) drink
B) write
C) swim
D) cook
2. She is very ___. She smiles a lot.
A) cold
B) tired
C) happy
D) fast
3. I want to ___ a new phone.
A) read
B) buy
C) speak
D) eat
4. This food is ___. I love it!
A) slow
B) delicious
C) wrong
D) empty
5. He ___ TV every evening.
A) plays
B) drinks
C) watches
D) sees
6. Can you ___ me your pen?
A) dance
B) give
C) jump
D) tell
7. It’s very ___ today. Wear your jacket!
A) hot
B) easy
C) cold
D) funny
8. My ___ is very big. I have 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
A) car
B) family
C) teacher
D) street
9. Please ___ your hands before eating.
A) open
B) clean
C) watch
D) hear
10. What is the ___ of this word?
A) meaning
B) sound
C) color
D) picture
11. I ___ my homework every day.
A) do
B) go
C) take
D) bring
12. The test was very ___.
A) fast
B) easy
C) expensive
D) hot
13. I ___ a big lunch at 1 PM.
A) do
B) have
C) play
D) talk
14. What ___ is it now?
A) room
B) clock
C) time
D) color
15. We ___ English at school.
A) teach
B) study
C) make
D) clean
16. My house is ___ the supermarket.
A) behind
B) angry
C) hot
D) tired
17. Please ___ your name here.
A) wash
B) send
C) write
D) turn
18. They ___ in a small city.
A) go
B) speak
C) live
D) run
19. I feel ___. I want to sleep.
A) happy
B) tired
C) fast
D) strong
20. ___ are you from?
A) When
B) Why
C) Where
D) Who
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