Something that you do or the process of doing something.
List of A1 English Words for Beginner Learners
A1 is the entry level of the CEFR scale — these are the absolute basics every English learner should know first. Words below are grouped by part of speech so you can build vocabulary one category at a time.
1,081 words total
A1 Nouns (638)
The part of the day after lunch and before dinner, usually from around noon until about 6 pm.
How old someone is or how long something has been around, measured in years.
The breathable gas all around us. We cannot see it, but we need it to live.
A large vehicle with wings that flies through the sky carrying people and things.
A large place with runways where airplanes take off and land, and where people get on or off…
Every person or thing in a group; the complete amount of something.
The word you use before a singular noun that starts with a vowel sound, like 'an apple' or…
Any living thing that moves, eats food, and has feelings like dogs, cats, birds, fish, and insects.
One more of something similar to what you already have or talked about.
What you say or write when someone asks you a question, or a solution to a problem.
No specific one or ones; it doesn't matter which or how many when you're asking or making a…
Any person at all; someone but you don't know or care who.
Any person at all; used when it doesn't matter who.
Any object or matter; used when it doesn't matter which specific thing.
A sweet fruit that comes in red, green, or yellow colors and grows on trees.
Creative work like painting, music, dance, or writing that shows feeling or beauty.
A text written about a particular subject, often found in newspapers or magazines.
A person who makes paintings, drawings, or other creative works of art.
The people who watch or listen to a show, movie, concert, or talk.
Someone who writes and publishes stories, articles, or other written material.
A very young child who cannot walk or talk yet, usually between birth and two years old.
A container you use to carry or store things, made of soft material with handles or an opening.
A round object you throw, kick, or hit in sports and games.
A yellow fruit that grows in bunches, popular snack you peel before eating.
A group of people who play music together, or a thin circular piece of material.
A place where you keep your money safely and borrow money when needed.
The lowest or bottom part that something rests on or stands on.
A container woven from strips of material like straw, wicker, or plastic.
A small animal that flies at night. Bats have wings covered with skin and usually eat insects.
A tub filled with water where you sit and wash your body.
A room in a house where you wash and use the toilet.
the sandy or rocky area next to the ocean where people swim and relax
Furniture you sleep on at night; has a mattress, pillows, and sheets.
A room where people sleep; usually has a bed, windows, and storage for clothes.
An alcoholic drink made from grain that people drink socially; usually served cold.
The first part or moment when something starts to happen or exist.
A ringing object made of metal that makes a sound when it's hit or moved.
A strip of fabric or leather worn around your waist to hold up pants or for style.
A long seat where two or more people can sit together.
A bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle that moves forward when you push the pedals with your feet.
A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling or that has an engine to make it…
A piece of paper showing how much money you must pay for something you bought or used, or…
A living creature with feathers, wings, and a beak that can fly.
When a baby comes out of the mother's body and is born.
The day each year when you celebrate being born.
the red liquid inside your body that carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts.
a piece of wood or hard material shaped like a flat rectangle, used for many purposes
a small ship or vessel for traveling on water, usually carrying people or goods
the whole physical form of a person or animal, including head, arms, legs, and torso
A hard white part inside the body that supports and protects organs.
A written work with pages bound together that you can read.
Referring to two things at the same time, not just one or the other.
A glass or plastic container used to hold drinks, perfume, or other liquids.
The lowest surface or level of an object, container, or place.
A round, deep container used for eating soup, cereal, or other food.
A rectangular container, typically made of cardboard, wood, or plastic, used for storing or carrying items.
A male child or young man, typically from birth until teenage years or early adulthood.
A man you have a romantic relationship with.
The organ in your head that lets you think and remember things.
A system that stops or slows down a car, bike, or machine.
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk and has leaves.
A food made from flour and water that is baked in an oven.
A short time when you stop working or doing something to rest.
The meal you eat in the morning when you wake up.
The air you take in and push out of your body through your nose or mouth.
A hard rectangular block used to build walls and buildings.
A structure that allows people and vehicles to cross over water, valleys, or roads.
Your brother is a boy or man who shares the same parents as you.
A brush is a tool with bristles that you use for cleaning, painting, or combing hair.
A bubble is a round ball of air or gas trapped inside liquid.
A structure made by humans that has walls and a roof and is used for living, work, or…
A large male farm animal with horns that is used in agriculture and meat production.
A soft furry animal with long ears that hops on its back legs and eats vegetables and grass.
A big vehicle that takes many people from one place to another, usually on regular routes.
A soft fat made from milk that you spread on toast or use in baking and cooking
A small piece sewn on clothes to keep them closed, or something you press to turn something on…
A common round vegetable with many layers of leaves that people eat cooked or raw in salads.
A soft, sweet food baked in an oven, usually decorated with frosting and served on special occasions or…
A device that captures photographs or records videos.
A sweet treat you eat, usually made from sugar
A vehicle with four wheels that people drive
A flat piece of thick paper used for playing games, sending messages, or storing information.
Attention and effort you give to make sure something or someone stays safe, healthy, or in good condition.
A soft fabric material you place on the floor to make rooms warmer and more comfortable.
An orange vegetable that grows underground and is eaten raw in salads or cooked in many dishes.
A particular situation or example of something; an occurrence that requires investigation or discussion.
Paper money and coins that you use to pay for things instead of a credit card.
A very large and strong building with high walls built long ago to protect people.
A large hole or room under the ground, usually in a mountain or hill.
A food made from grains like corn, wheat, or oats, usually eaten for breakfast.
Connected metal rings or links used to hold or pull things; also any series of connected events or…
A piece of furniture you sit on, usually with a back and legs, designed for one person.
When something becomes different or is made different from before.
A look at something to make sure it is working properly or correct.
A food made from milk that is hard or soft and has a strong taste.
A person who cooks and prepares food, especially in a restaurant.
the front part of your body where your heart and lungs are located
a farm animal that lays eggs and is eaten as food
A young boy or girl who is not yet an adult.
More than one child; young boys and girls.
A sweet brown food or drink made from cacao beans; often eaten as candy.
A religious building where Christians meet to pray and attend services on Sundays
A small cylinder of tobacco in paper that people smoke for nicotine
A building with big screens where people go to watch films or movies
A perfectly round shape like the sun or a wheel; all edges are the same distance from the…
A big town where many people live, work, and do business.
students who study together with a teacher
A room in a school where students learn from a teacher.
An instrument that tells you what time it is.
A material made from wool, cotton, or other fibers woven together.
Things you wear on your body like shirts, pants, dresses, and socks.
White or gray masses of water droplets that float in the air and produce rain.
A group of people who meet regularly because they enjoy the same hobby or sport.
Someone who teaches people how to play a sport or improve their athletic skills.
A piece of clothing you wear on top to keep warm or dry outside.
A hot brown drink made from roasted coffee beans; popular around the world.
A piece of metal money, typically round, used to buy things or given in change.
The visual appearance of something, like red, blue, green, or yellow.
One of the basic colors like red, blue, yellow, or green that you see in things around you.
A business or organization that produces goods or provides services to earn money.
A machine that stores information and does calculations or tasks based on instructions you give it.
A discussion or talk between people.
One version of something that is made to look the same as another version.
The place where two things meet at an angle, like where two walls meet.
How much money you need to pay for something.
A soft white material made from plants that is used to make clothes and textiles.
A place with its own government and borders, like France or Japan.
A thing that goes on top of something else to protect it or keep it hidden.
A big farm animal that gives milk and lives in fields or barns.
A small dish with a handle that holds drinks.
A curtain is a cloth that you hang on a window to control light and privacy.
Your father, your parent who is a man.
A situation where someone could get hurt or something bad could happen.
A particular day shown as a number and month, like May 15th or March 3rd.
A girl or woman who is the child of a parent or parents.
The time from sunrise to sunset; also the 24-hour period.
A choice you make or have made about something.
A piece of furniture you sit at to write, study, or use a computer.
Sweet food like cake, ice cream, or pie that you eat after your main meal.
A large meal you eat in the evening, usually with family.
A talk or conversation where people share their thoughts and opinions about a subject.
A condition that makes a person sick or unhealthy, caused by infection, genetics, or other factors.
A plate or bowl you use to hold food when eating or cooking.
How far apart two places or things are from each other.
A medical professional trained to diagnose and treat illness and injury.
A paper with writing or printing that gives information about something.
A pet animal with four legs that barks and plays.
A panel that opens and closes to go in or out of a room or building.
A box that slides in and out of a desk or cabinet to store things inside
A picture you make by using a pencil or pen to create lines and shapes on paper
Pictures and stories that happen in your mind when you are sleeping
A piece of clothing worn by women and girls that covers the body from the shoulders down
Someone who controls and guides a car or other motor vehicle on the road.
A round musical instrument that you hit with sticks or your hands to make sounds.
A swimming bird that lives near water and has waterproof feathers.
Very fine powder particles that collect on surfaces or float in the air.
Used to refer to every single item or person in a group one by one.
The world we live on, or the soil and dirt.
The direction toward where the sun comes up in the morning. It is opposite to west.
A round or oval object from a bird that you can cook and eat for breakfast.
A very large animal with a long flexible nose called a trunk, big ears, and thick gray skin.
A box-like machine in tall buildings that carries people between different floors.
A written message sent from one computer to another through the internet.
A paper cover you use to send a letter in the mail.
The time of day after the sun starts to set, between afternoon and night.
Refers to all members of a group individually, one by one, not leaving anyone or anything out.
Refers to all the people in a situation, place, or context, with no one left out.
Refers to all individuals in a situation or group, emphasizing that no person is excluded.
Refers to all objects, facts, or situations in total, leaving nothing out.
Something that shows or represents what a type of thing is like.
words or information that help someone understand something
One of two organs on your face that you use to see the world around you.
The front part of your head where your eyes, nose, and mouth are located.
Information that is true and can be proven or verified.
A place where machines and workers produce things in large quantities.
A group of people related by blood or marriage living in the same household.
A device with blades that spins to move air around.
A long way away; not close.
Land where farmers grow food and keep animals.
A person who works on land to grow food and raise animals.
A male parent; a man who has children.
The feeling you get when you are scared or worried about something bad.
An emotion or sense that you experience, like happiness, sadness, or pain.
A barrier built around land or property to separate, protect, or enclose an area.
Only a small amount or number of something.
Papers or records organized and kept together for easy reference.
A movie or video created to tell a story or show events.
Each of the thin moving parts on your hand you use to hold and touch things.
A swimming animal that lives underwater and breathes through gills.
A colored cloth on a stick that represents a country or marks a location.
A trip in an airplane from one place to another.
The ground or bottom surface of a room where you stand and walk.
A powder made from ground wheat or other grain used to make bread and cakes.
A plant that grows with soft colored petals and a sweet smell.
A tiny insect that lives around food and moves very fast.
Something you eat to stay alive and healthy.
The part of your leg that touches the ground when you walk.
A place where many trees grow closely together covering a large area.
A tool with pointed branches at the end, used for eating or digging.
The way something looks or is shaped, or a paper with questions to answer.
The number that comes after three and before five.
The item that comes after third and before fifth in order.
A person you know well and like; someone you enjoy spending time with.
the part of something that you see first or that faces forward
an edible product that grows on trees and plants, usually sweet and containing seeds
Enjoyable activities or the pleasure and laughter you get from them.
Objects like chairs, tables, and beds that you put in rooms to use and sit on.
The time ahead; everything that will happen after now.
An activity with rules where players try to win or have fun competing.
An empty space between two things, or a break in something continuous.
A covered shelter where you park your car or fix vehicles.
Trash and unwanted things you throw in the bin.
An outdoor area of land where you grow plants, flowers, or food.
A substance like air that fills any space it occupies and has no definite shape.
A door-like structure that opens and closes to control access through a fence.
something you give to another person as a present, often to show love or appreciation
A young female person, from childhood through early adulthood.
A hard, clear material made by heating sand very hot; used for windows and cups to drink from.
Something you want to accomplish or achieve, like finishing a project or learning a skill.
A powerful being that people worship and believe has created the world or controls natural events.
A shiny yellow metal that is very valuable and used to make jewelry, coins, and decorations.
A mark that shows how well you did on a test.
The father of your mother or father.
Your mother's or father's mother; the parent of your mom or dad.
The green plant that covers fields and lawns; it has thin leaves and grows from the ground.
The solid earth or land surface where we walk and build on.
Several people or things gathered together as one collection.
Someone who visits or is invited to stay at a person's house or attend an event or meal.
A tool used to shoot bullets. Police and soldiers use guns.
A man or boy. Often used in casual, friendly conversation.
The thin strands that grow from your head and body.
A large indoor space where people meet or events happen.
Your arm ends in this part with five fingers that you use to grab things.
A piece of clothing you wear on your head. It protects you from the sun or keeps you…
The top part of your body where your brain, face, and senses are located.
The condition of your body and mind when you are not sick or hurt
The muscle in your chest that sends blood around your body and keeps you alive.
The warmth or high temperature produced by fire, the sun, or other sources.
A word that stands in for a girl or woman's name when you've already said who she is.
A word used when a female person does something to or for herself; also used to make a…
A raised piece of land; not as tall or steep as a mountain.
Used when a male does an action to himself or for himself.
Wider parts on sides of lower body where legs connect
Shows that something belongs to a man or boy.
Something you like to do in your free time for fun, like painting, gaming, or reading.
An opening or gap in something solid, like a hole in your sock or in the ground.
A special day or vacation when you don't go to work or school, often to celebrate something or…
The house or apartment where you live, or the place where you feel you belong.
Work or assignments that teachers give students to do at home, usually in the evening.
A large animal with four legs that people ride or use to pull carriages and wagons.
A place where doctors treat sick or hurt people and sometimes patients stay overnight for care.
A place where people can pay to sleep for one or more nights when they are traveling away…
A unit of time. One hour is the same as 60 minutes.
A building where a family lives. Most houses have bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
A person; any man, woman, or child of our species.
The number 100. Ten times ten.
A man who is married to a woman.
Water that has frozen solid because of cold temperature.
A thought, suggestion, or plan that comes to mind.
An illness is a sickness that makes a person feel unwell for a period of time.
An image is a picture or something you see in your mind; it can be a photo, drawing,…
A system of connected computers and networks worldwide that lets people share information and communicate with each other.
A piece of land that has water all around it.
A type of clothing worn on the upper body that covers your arms and torso, usually worn over…
A thick, sweet food made from cooked fruit and sugar that you spread on bread.
A container with a wide opening and a lid, usually made of glass, used to store food or…
The lower or upper bone in your face that you use to chew food and move your mouth.
Sturdy pants made from denim fabric, commonly blue, and worn for casual situations.
Work that you do regularly in exchange for money; your profession or occupation.
A joke is something funny you say or tell to make people laugh and have fun.
A drink made by pressing or squeezing fruit or vegetables to get the liquid inside.
A small metal object that you use to open and close locks on doors and other things.
A board with many buttons (keys) that you press with your fingers to type on a computer or…
A young child; a boy or girl who is not yet an adult.
A measure of distance equal to 1,000 meters; used to measure long distances like between cities.
A man who rules a country or kingdom; the most important male leader in a monarchy.
When you touch someone with your lips, usually to show love, affection, or as a greeting.
The room where you cook and prepare meals in a house or building.
A toy made of paper or cloth that flies in the wind on a string; also a type…
The part of your leg that bends in the middle, between your upper and lower leg.
A sharp tool with a handle that you use for cutting things like food or other materials.
A woman or girl, or a polite and well-behaved female person.
A big area of water surrounded by land, smaller than an ocean or sea.
A light that provides brightness in a room or space, powered by electricity or oil.
The ground or soil that is not covered by water, or an area of property.
The words and rules that people use to talk and write to each other; a way people communicate.
Dirty clothes that need washing, or clean clothes after washing; also a place where clothes are washed professionally.
An official rule made by the government that everyone must follow; if you break it, you can be…
A grassy yard or field near a house or building that is regularly cut and cared for.
A person who studies law and helps people with legal problems or represents them in court.
Someone who is in charge and guides other people in a group, team, or organization.
A thin, flat green part of a plant that grows from branches or stems.
The part of your body between your hip and your foot that you use to walk and stand.
A yellow fruit that tastes sour and is often used in drinks and cooking.
A class or teaching session where a teacher shows you how to do or understand something.
A written message that you send to someone through the mail or deliver to them by hand.
A place where books and other materials are kept for people to read and borrow.
A cover for a container that you can open and close.
The time from when you are born until you die; being alive.
A thin mark or stroke made with a pencil, pen, or other tool.
A large, strong wild animal from Africa with a thick mane of hair around its head; one of…
One of the two soft, pink parts at the edge of the mouth used for eating, speaking, and…
A group of items or names arranged one after another that you write down or say.
A particular place or position where something is, such as a person, object, or event.
A device with a key that keeps a door or container closed so no one can open it…
A piece of wood from a tree; often used for burning in a fire or making into lumber.
A lot means a large amount or many things. You use 'a lot of' to say there is…
Food you eat in the middle of the day, usually around noon.
A magazine is a thin book with stories, pictures, and ads that comes out every week or month.
Magic is when someone does tricks that seem to change reality, but it's really skillful tricks.
Mail is letters, postcards, and packages that the post office delivers to homes and offices.
A grown-up male person. A man is an adult male, not a boy or woman.
A picture that shows where places are, like countries, cities, or roads on paper or screen.
A place where people go to buy and sell products like food, clothes, and other things.
The official relationship between two people who have decided to live together as husband and wife.
A small stick you use to make fire.
The subject in school where you learn about numbers and calculations.
The word you use to talk about yourself when you receive an action, not when you do it.
A time when you eat food, like breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Animal flesh that people eat for protein.
A time when people gather to talk about something important.
Someone who is part of a team, club, organization, or other group.
The ability to remember things from the past, or the thought you have when you remember something.
A list of food and drinks you can order at a restaurant, or a list of choices in…
The center point between two sides or the point that divides something into equal parts.
A measure of how far away something is; about 1.6 kilometers.
A white drink from cows, goats, or other animals; people drink it or use it in cooking.
A very large number: 1,000,000. Used to describe quantities of money, people, or things.
Your brain and thoughts; the part that helps you think, remember, and decide things.
A period of 60 seconds.
A glass surface where you see your reflection.
Something wrong that you did by accident, not on purpose.
Informal name for your mother (formal: mother).
A very brief amount of time lasting only seconds.
Coins and paper notes used to buy things and pay for services.
A small animal like an ape that lives in trees and eats fruit.
A scary or ugly creature that may be real or from stories and movies.
A period of time lasting about 4 weeks, part of the year.
Earth's natural satellite that circles our planet and lights up the night sky.
The time of day when you wake up, before lunch, usually when the sun rises.
A woman who is the parent of a child.
A machine that makes things move or run by using electricity or fuel.
A very high hill covered with rock and earth.
A tiny animal with a long tail that squeaks and eats cheese.
The part of your face where you eat, drink, and talk.
A film shown on screen with moving pictures and sound.
Organized sounds that people listen to for enjoyment, created by instruments or voices.
A small metal stick that you hammer into wood to hold things together.
The word used to identify a person, place, or thing.
The environment: plants, animals, mountains, rivers, and weather.
The body part between your head and your shoulders.
A small sharp object for sewing clothes or fabric together.
Someone who lives close to you in your street or building.
New information about what happened recently in the world.
Paper with news and information you read or buy daily.
The daughter of your brother or sister.
The time when the sun is down and it is dark outside.
The number you get after counting eight things.
Used to say that no people are present or involved in something.
Sounds that are loud or unpleasant, usually annoying or hard to ignore.
The time of day that is 12 o'clock in the middle of the day, when the sun is…
The direction of the North Pole, the cold top part of Earth.
The part of your face in the middle where you breathe and smell.
A brief piece of writing about something, like a reminder or comment.
No thing at all; zero things or no items.
A symbol or word like 1, 2, 3, one, two, three used for counting.
A trained healthcare worker who helps patients and doctors.
Food that grows inside a hard shell, like almonds or walnuts.
Any item or thing you can hold or see.
The largest saltwater environment on Earth with waves and marine life.
A place where people work, usually with desks and computers.
Liquid fat used for cooking or making machines work.
The smallest whole number.
A vegetable that makes you cry, used in cooking.
What you think or believe about something; your personal view or judgment.
One of several things you can choose or pick from.
A round fruit that is orange in color and tastes sweet and sour.
A request asking someone to make, deliver, or sell you something.
A hot box where you cook food, like baking cookies or roasting chicken.
The person that something belongs to.
Something wrapped up and ready to be sent or given to someone; a box or parcel.
One piece of paper in a book or document that you can turn or read.
An unpleasant feeling in your body when you are hurt, sick, or sad.
Someone who paints pictures or paints buildings and walls.
A picture made with paint, or the activity of painting walls and objects.
Two things that match or belong together, like two shoes.
A very large, expensive house where royalty or important people live.
A flat dish you use to cook food on a stove.
A thin white material used for writing or printing on.
Your mother or father.
A green place with grass and trees where people go to rest or play.
A piece that is one of several that make up something.
A celebration where people gather to have fun, eat, drink, and enjoy activities together.
Someone who travels in a car, bus, plane, or boat but is not driving.
The time when things happened before today.
A narrow way where people can walk, or the direction something moves.
People who see a doctor or go to a hospital because they are sick or injured.
Shapes or colors that repeat again and again.
Quiet, calm time when there is no fighting or argument. The opposite of war.
A juicy fruit that is shaped like a bell, sweet to eat, and grows on trees.
A tool you use to write or draw on paper with ink. Also a small fenced area for…
A tool for writing and drawing with a thin dark core inside. The marks can be rubbed away…
More than one human being; a group of humans.
A hot spice used to flavor food, or a colorful vegetable used in cooking.
Any amount of time; a portion of time from start to finish.
One human; a single individual.
An animal you keep at home as a companion because you like it.
A portable device you use to call or text other people. It lets you talk to someone far…
A picture taken with a camera. You can print it or save it on your computer.
A big instrument with many keys that makes music when you press them.
An image of something, made with paint, pencil, or a camera.
A single part that you get when you break or cut something larger into smaller parts.
A medium-sized farm animal that is pink or brown and has a short curly tail.
A lot of things stacked or placed on top of each other in one place.
A person whose job is to fly airplanes or steer ships in the ocean or rivers.
A small thin metal stick with a sharp point that holds papers or cloth together.
A tube made of metal or plastic that carries water, oil, or gas from one place to another.
A specific spot or location where something is or happens.
A decision about what you will do and when you will do it.
A large vehicle that flies in the sky and carries people or things.
A round object in space that moves around the sun, like Earth or Mars.
A living thing with green leaves that grows from the ground.
A man-made material used to make bags, bottles, and many other things.
A flat dish you put food on to eat from it.
Someone who takes part in a game or plays music.
A small space in your pants or shirt where you can keep things like keys or money.
Officers and organization that enforce laws and keep people safe.
A place to swim with water. Can also mean people or things collected together for sharing.
All the people who live in a particular area, country, or place counted together.
The meat that comes from a pig and is eaten as food.
A cooking container for food or boiling water.
A round brown or white vegetable that grows in soil.
The strength or ability to make things happen or control things.
Something you give to someone as a gift for a special occasion.
Gifts you give or receive, like on birthdays.
The leader of a country, company, or organization.
How much money you need to pay to buy something.
A son of a king or queen; a male royalty person in a kingdom.
A daughter of a king or queen; a female royalty person in a kingdom.
Something valuable won in a contest or given as a reward.
A difficult situation that needs a solution or answer.
A woman who rules a country or is married to a king.
Something you ask someone to get an answer or information.
A small animal with long ears that lives in holes and eats vegetables.
An athletic or sport contest where people compete to reach a finish line first.
A machine that picks up radio signals and plays music, news, and other programs through speakers.
A pair of steel bars forming a track on which trains move smoothly from one place to another.
Water that falls from the sky during wet weather, filling rivers and helping plants grow.
Someone who reads or enjoys reading books and written material.
Looking at words and understanding what they mean; the action of read.
The cause or explanation why something happens or is true.
Written instructions that tell you what ingredients to use and how to cook something.
A connection between people, like friendship or being family members together.
Someone in your family, like a cousin, aunt, or grandparent.
Time to relax, recover, and regain energy after work or activity.
A place where you go to eat food that is cooked and served by staff.
What happens after something else. The outcome you get from doing something.
A grain food that comes from a plant and is cooked by boiling in water. It is eaten…
A round band you wear on your finger.
A long flowing body of water that moves toward the ocean or a lake.
A path with a hard surface for cars and trucks to drive on.
A hard piece of stone found on the ground or in the earth.
The top outside part of a building that keeps rain and sun away.
A separate space inside a building where you can do things like sleep, work, or eat.
The part of a plant that goes into the soil to get water and food for the plant.
A beautiful flower with a sweet smell and prickly green stem, often red, pink, or white.
Things or people arranged in a straight line next to each other.
A flexible material used to make erasers, balls, and other products.
Things that are no longer wanted and are thrown in the trash.
A standard or law that people must follow.
A healthy meal or side dish made from vegetables that are usually eaten cold and covered with sauce.
When a store sells products to customers, or when prices are reduced to sell more items quickly.
A white mineral powder that tastes salty and is used to flavor food and preserve meat or vegetables.
Small grains of rock on the beach.
A place where children and students go to learn from teachers during the day.
The number of points you earn in a game or test.
A place where you sit, like a chair or bench.
A very short unit of time; sixty seconds make one minute.
The tiny part of a plant that you put in soil to grow a new plant.
A group of words that forms a complete statement with a subject and verb; or the punishment a…
Help or work that one person or organization does for another to meet their needs.
A period of time when a group meets to do something together, or when you do an activity.
A dark area where the sun is blocked by something; cooler darkness under a tree or umbrella.
The dark shape you see on the ground or a wall when something blocks the sunlight.
The outer form or outline of a thing; what something looks like based on its edges and size.
A word that means a female person or animal; you use 'she' instead of repeating the woman's or…
An animal with thick wool that farmers raise for its fleece and meat.
Thin cloth that you put on a bed under blankets and pillows.
A board or flat surface attached to a wall where you can place and store things.
The hard protective covering on animals like crabs, turtles, and oysters that live in water.
A large boat that carries people or goods across the sea.
A piece of clothing for the upper body, usually with sleeves.
A piece of clothing you wear on your foot for protection and fashion.
A place where you go to buy things, or a place where items are made or repaired.
The part of the body between the neck and arm.
Entertainment or performance that people watch in person or on TV.
A place you stand under to clean your body with water, or light rainfall.
The right or left part of something, not the front or back.
Your ability to see things with your eyes.
A person who makes music by singing with their voice.
A respectful word to speak to or about a man.
A girl or woman born to the same parents.
The number between five and seven, written as 6.
How big or small something is; the measurement of an object.
The space above you with clouds, sun, and stars.
The white or gray gas that comes from a fire or when you burn something.
A long animal with scales that moves by wiggling its body, with no legs.
Frozen water that falls from the sky as white flakes when it is very cold.
A substance you use with water to clean your hands, body, or clothes.
A person whose identity is not known or specified.
A person whose name you do not know or do not mention.
A thing or object that you do not know exactly what it is.
A boy or male child of a mother and father.
Music with words that you sing; a piece of music created to be sung.
Noises or vibrations that you can hear with your ears.
A hot liquid dish eaten in a bowl, made with vegetables or meat in water.
One of the four main directions; opposite of north.
An empty area or distance; also the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Words spoken aloud, or a formal talk given to people.
How fast something travels or how quickly something occurs.
An activity where people compete or exercise, like football or tennis.
A small area of color or dirt different from the surface around it.
The time of year when it gets warmer and plants start to grow.
A shape with four equal corners and sides.
A bright point of light you see in the night sky.
A country or region with its own government and laws.
A building or place where buses, trains, or flights regularly stop.
A solid sculpture of a person or animal made from hard material.
The hot gas or mist that rises from boiling water.
One footfall or a stair surface you stand on.
A thin wooden rod or piece of wood from a tree.
Stone is a hard material you find outside made by nature, like rocks.
A store is a shop where people go to buy things they need.
A series of events told as a narrative, often with characters and a plot.
Road with buildings, for traffic and walking.
Thin rope used to tie or connect things together.
Someone who goes to school to learn.
Learning about something carefully and thoroughly.
Things or objects you don't describe specifically.
The main topic that you are talking about, learning, or studying in class.
A sweet white powder added to food and drinks to make them taste sweeter.
A set of matching clothes with a jacket and pants worn for formal occasions.
The result when you add two or more numbers or amounts together.
The hottest season of the year when school is closed and people take vacations.
The bright star in the sky that gives us light and heat during the day.
What you feel when something sudden happens that you did not expect.
Flat furniture you sit at to eat or put things on.
The flexible part at the back end of an animal's body, often used for balance or communication.
Handle to turn for water.
Sticky roll to fix things.
Work you need to finish.
The flavor you feel when eating food.
Money people and companies must pay to the government.
A car you pay to drive you to places.
A hot drink made from leaves steeped in boiling water.
Someone who teaches students in a classroom or learning environment.
Multiple people who join together and cooperate to achieve something.
A small amount of salty water that comes out of your eye when you cry.
A machine that allows you to talk to people who are far away using sound or voice.
A machine with a screen that shows movies, news, and programs with sound.
A game where two or four players hit a ball with rackets over a net.
A set of questions or tasks to check if you know something or how well something works.
The word you use instead of names when talking about multiple people or things.
Used when people or things do something to or for themselves, not to someone else.
Plural form for pointing to things close to you or already talked about.
Word used instead of repeating names of more than one person or thing.
Any object or something you cannot name exactly.
A thing or person that is close to you right now.
More than one person or thing that is over there or talked about before.
One thousand means the number 1,000.
Three is the number between two and four.
Your throat is the tube inside your neck that connects your mouth to your body.
The continuous flow of minutes, hours, days, years that measure how long something takes or lasts.
The sharp or thin end of an object, like a pencil or knife.
The round rubber part on a car or bicycle wheel.
The name given to a book, film, or piece of writing.
A small finger on your foot.
A bathroom fixture for disposing of body waste safely.
A red or orange round fruit eaten as vegetable in salads.
The soft part in your mouth that helps you taste and talk.
A physical thing you hold and use to fix, build, or work on something.
One of the hard pieces inside your mouth used for eating and chewing.
The highest part or surface of anything; the upper side or edge.
A subject people talk or write about.
A piece of soft cloth you use to dry your hands, face, or body after bathing.
A very tall building that stands alone.
A place with many buildings and shops.
Something a child can use to have fun.
A path or mark from movement.
All the cars and vehicles moving on the street or road at the same time.
A vehicle with many connected cars that runs on tracks and carries people or things.
A big plant with a thick stem and many branches.
A shape with three corners and three straight sides.
Going from one place to another place and usually coming back, like a vacation or short journey.
Facts that are real and correct.
Hollow pipe used to carry liquid or air.
Underground passage through a hill or mountain.
When it is your time to do something, like in a game or line.
Two babies born together from one mother at the same time.
The quantity that comes after one.
A handheld object you open to stay dry in the rain or shaded from sun.
A male family member who is your parent's brother or your aunt's husband.
One thing by itself that is part of something bigger.
A school where adults study advanced subjects after secondary education.
The person speaking plus other people.
Someone who operates or works with a tool, device, or service.
Time off from work or school to rest and travel or do enjoyable activities.
An empty space with no air or matter; also a cleaning device that sucks up dirt.
Plant food like carrots, lettuce, beans, or potatoes that you eat.
Something used to carry or move things from one place to another, like a car or bus.
A tube in your body that carries blood back to your heart; or a thin line in stone.
The things you can see from where you are, or your opinion about something.
A small town in the countryside where fewer people live than in a city.
The sound that comes from your mouth when you speak, or your right to say what you think.
The middle part of your body between your ribs and hips.
A solid vertical structure that forms the side of a building or room.
Portable clock worn on your arm to tell time.
Clear liquid you drink to survive; found in oceans, rivers, and rain.
Moving water that rises and falls on the beach or ocean.
How you do something or the method you use.
Used when speaking about yourself and others together.
Rain, sun, wind, and how hot or cold it is outside.
Special event where two people get married.
A group of seven days; the time it takes the calendar to go from one Sunday (or Monday)…
The two or three days at the end of the week when most people do not work, usually…
How heavy a person or thing is; the measurement of how much it weighs.
The direction to your left when facing north; the opposite of east.
A question word asking about a thing.
A round object that turns and helps things move.
A word to identify which specific thing from options.
A question word that asks which person or what person's name.
a grown-up female person, as opposed to a girl
Hard material that comes from trees; used for building, making furniture, or burning as fuel.
The job you do and tasks you must complete.
The yellow part of an egg containing nutrients and fat
The number 0; nothing or the lowest point.
A place where wild animals are kept and shown to people.
A1 Verbs (201)
To do something; to take action or behave in a particular way.
To join one thing to another so you have more in total.
The verb 'be' when you talk about yourself: 'I am happy.'
To exist or to have a quality or state; used with you, we, they.
To come to a place where you are going.
To request information by speaking a question; to inquire.
to exist as a person, thing, or quality; shows what something is or how it is
To start something; to make something start; to commence an action or event.
To be part of a group, community, or place; to be owned by someone; to fit in.
To use your teeth to cut into something.
To heat water or liquid until it reaches its boiling point and starts to bubble.
To take in and let out air through your nose or mouth.
To carry or deliver something from one place to another person.
To make something by putting pieces or materials together in an organized way.
To give money to get something you want; to purchase something at a store or from someone
To reach someone by phone or to shout their name to get their attention.
You have the power or permission to do something. This is about possibility or ability.
To hold something in your hands or arms and take it with you to another place.
To grab something quickly before it falls or escapes.
To pick or select something that you want from several possibilities
To make something free from dirt or mess by washing or wiping.
To push a mouse button or tap a screen to select something.
To go up a mountain, ladder, or other high place using your hands and feet.
To shut or move something so it is no longer open.
To move from where you are to where someone else is.
The past form of can, used to say what was possible or allowed in the past.
To say numbers in order, or to find how many of something you have.
To break something without it becoming two separate pieces, like a crack in glass or ice.
To go from one side to the other side of a road, bridge, or line.
To have tears come from your eyes when sad or upset.
Use a knife or sharp tool to divide something into pieces.
Move your body to music in a rhythmic way.
To choose what you will do or think about something after thinking about it.
To stop breathing and become no longer alive.
To push a tool into soil to move earth or make a hole.
To go away or vanish so you cannot see it anymore.
To talk about something with other people, sharing different views and ideas on the topic.
To perform or complete an action, task, or activity.
To pull something heavy or with effort, usually along a surface.
End a game or match without a winner; both players or teams have equal points
To consume a beverage by taking it into your mouth and swallowing.
To operate a car, truck, or other vehicle by controlling its direction and speed.
To release something so it falls to the ground or a lower place.
To get money by working, or to gain something through effort.
To put food in your mouth and swallow it to get energy and nutrition for your body.
To stop or finish; to reach the last part.
To like and get pleasure from something you do or experience
Enter means to go into or come inside a place like a room or building.
to give details so someone understands something
To not succeed at a task or exam; to stop working properly.
To move down toward the ground, usually by accident.
To provide food or nourishment to someone.
To perceive or experience a sensation through your body or emotions.
To make something full by adding material or liquid into it.
To locate something that was lost or hidden.
To be the correct size so something goes into or on another thing.
To make something work again or solve a problem.
To move behind someone because you want to go where they are going.
To not remember something you knew before; to lose it from memory.
To receive or obtain something; to come to have or own something you want.
To pass something to another person; to provide or hand over.
To move or travel from one place to a different place; to depart or leave a location.
To say hello or welcome to someone when you see them. You can greet people with words, a…
To become larger or develop naturally over time.
To fix something so it stays suspended in the air, usually from above.
Something occurs or takes place, often by chance.
Used with he she or it to show someone owns something
To experience or live through something that happens to you.
To receive sound through your ears; to listen and understand words
To do something for someone that makes their task easier or solves their problem.
To put something where it cannot be seen; to conceal.
To strike or touch something with force, like hitting a ball or hitting a target.
To keep something in your hands or arms, like holding a baby or holding a pencil.
To do something or go somewhere fast because time is limited.
To cause pain or damage to a person, animal, or your feelings.
To flatten wrinkles in clothes using a hot tool called an iron.
The word used with 'he', 'she', 'it', or a singular noun to show that someone or something exists…
To connect things together or to become part of a group or activity.
To push up into the air with your legs and come back down; to leap.
To have something and not lose it or give it to someone else; to hold onto something.
To hit something with your foot by moving your leg quickly and powerfully.
To cause death; to end someone or something's life.
To understand or have information about something; to be familiar with someone or a place.
To make happy sounds and face movements when something is funny.
To put something down flat on a surface; to place something or someone in a lying position.
To show someone where to go, or to be in charge of a group or activity.
To gain knowledge or develop a skill by studying or practicing.
Gained knowledge or developed a skill; American English past form.
To go away from a place; to depart or exit somewhere you have been.
He, she, or it departs or goes away from a place; present tense form used with singular subjects.
When you showed someone the way or guided them to go somewhere.
To allow or permit someone to do something; to say yes to what someone wants to do.
To pick something up or raise it higher; to move something upward.
To think that someone or something is nice or good; to enjoy something.
To pay close attention to sounds or to what someone is saying.
To be alive; to have your home or exist in a specific place.
To turn your eyes to see someone or something; to watch or observe by using your eyes.
To not be able to find something anymore, or to stop having something that you once had.
Love means to have strong feelings of affection for a person, animal, or thing that you care about…
To build, create, or produce something new by putting materials together.
To join with another person in the official relationship of marriage; to become husband and wife.
Used to say something is possible or to ask for permission politely.
To determine how big, long, or much something is.
To be in the same place with another person at the same time.
To talk about or bring up something in conversation, usually briefly and without much detail.
Shows that something is possibly true or allowed to happen.
To fail to hit something or to not be present when something happens.
Did not catch, hit, or reach someone or something that was aimed at.
To put different things together to make one thing.
To go from one place to another or to make something go.
Need to do something because it is necessary or required.
To have to have something; to want or require.
To see or pay attention to something.
You owe money or thanks when someone gave you something you must give back.
To have something that belongs to you.
To put items into a bag or box.
To cover a wall or object with paint using a brush; to draw or create a picture with…
Give money to buy or for a service.
To select or decide which one you want from several choices.
To do something fun or entertaining, like a game or sport.
To show where something is by extending your finger or hand toward it.
To break something by pressing it or to make a sudden, sharp sound, usually by explosion or rupture.
To let liquid flow out of a container.
To make something ready before you use it or need it.
To make a copy of words or pictures on paper with a printer or similar tool.
To move something toward you by holding and dragging it.
To use your hand or body to move something or someone away from you.
To move something to a specific place or position where it stays.
To stretch out your hand or arm to get something that is far from you.
To look at written words or text and understand what they say.
To get something that is given or sent to you.
Think of something again that happened before.
Pay to use something for a short time.
To fix something that is broken so it works again.
To do or say something one more time.
To give an answer when someone asks you something.
To go back somewhere you were before. To come home or to a previous location.
To sit on a horse, bike, motorcycle, or in a vehicle and travel from one place to another.
Traveled on something like a bike or horse in the past.
Move something against a surface with pressure and repeated motion.
To go fast using your legs, with brief moments where neither foot touches the ground.
Put something away so you can use it later, or keep someone from danger.
Use your voice to speak or tell words.
To encounter or have a meeting with someone face-to-face.
Use your eyes to view or look at something.
The third form of the verb see, used with have/has/had in perfect tenses.
When he/she/it perceives something by looking; the -s form for present tense.
Make something travel from one place to another person.
Past form of send — you sent a message means you made it go to someone.
To give or provide something to someone, usually food, drink, or help.
To put something down or arrange it in a specific place or way.
To move something quickly back and forth or up and down; to tremble or vibrate.
To give part of what you have to someone else, or to use something together with other people.
To give off light or to make something bright and polished.
What is right, proper, or expected to do.
To speak in a very loud voice so everyone hears you.
Used after 'have' to show something was revealed or explained. He has shown me how.
To close something by pushing or moving it so nothing can enter.
To write your name on a paper to show it is yours or that you agree.
To make music with your voice; to perform songs.
Stay in a chair with your body resting.
Use your nose to detect odor.
Show a happy face by turning up the corners of your mouth.
To say words; to talk to someone using language.
To say or write the letters that make up a word.
To pay money for something or use your time doing something.
To have your body in an upright position.
To begin or commence an activity, event, or process.
To remain in one place or condition without leaving.
When something stops, it no longer moves or continues doing what it was doing.
To move across water by moving your arms and legs.
To grab, hold, or pick something up with your hands.
To say words and have a conversation with someone.
The past form of teach; you taught a class means you gave instruction.
To help someone learn something new.
Give information or speak words to a person.
To tell someone you are happy and grateful for what they did for you.
Use your brain to figure something out or form an idea.
The past tense form when you toss or fling an object with your hand.
To move an object quickly through the air by pushing it with your hand.
The form of throw used after have or be to describe completed actions with perfect or passive meaning.
Connected or fastened two things together using string, rope, or by making a knot.
To put your hand on something.
Go on a journey to a different location for work or fun.
Going from place to place; taking a trip or journey.
The British spelling of the present participle of travel, meaning moving from one place to another on a…
Feel confident someone will do the right thing.
Attempt to do something.
To press keys on a keyboard to write words or messages.
To know or grasp what something means; to comprehend or realize something.
To do something with a tool or thing.
To stay where you are or pause until an expected event occurs.
To stop being asleep; to wake up or to cause someone else to wake up.
To move your legs to go from one place to another on foot.
To wish for something; to feel that you would like to have or do something.
simple past of the verb be
to clean with water and soap
Put on and have clothes on your body.
The past form of 'is' and 'are'; used with you, we, and they.
A helping verb used to show what might happen or what happened regularly in the past
To put words or letters on paper using a pen or to compose text on a computer
A1 Adjectives (139)
Living and able to move, breathe, and feel; not dead.
By yourself with no one else there; without friends, family, or other people.
Having a feeling of strong displeasure or rage about something. You show this emotion with your face and…
Sleeping; in a state of rest with eyes closed.
Something you can get or use right now; not busy or taken.
Ordinary or typical; neither very good nor very bad; in the middle.
When someone is not asleep and can see, hear, and think clearly.
At the rear end or opposite side from the front of something.
Not good; having negative qualities or causing harm or unhappiness.
Something that looks very attractive and pleasant to see.
Better than all others; of the highest quality.
When something is better, it is more good or more useful than another thing.
Something that takes up a lot of space or has great importance compared to other things
The darkest color; the opposite of white.
Having light or golden colored hair.
Having light or golden colored hair; feminine spelling in American English.
the color between green and violet on the spectrum, like the sky or sea
When you are born, you come into the world; it describes your beginning of life or origin.
Something that shines or produces a lot of light; not dark.
Damaged or in pieces; something that does not work anymore.
Brown is a dark colour you see in earth, wood, and chocolate.
When you have a lot of things to do and not much free time available.
Paying attention to detail and taking steps to prevent accidents or errors.
When something has a low temperature and you feel chilly or uncomfortable.
Happening often; shared by many people or places.
When something is slightly cold or feels fresh, not hot.
Something that can hurt you or cause harm.
Lacking light; not bright or having a deep color like black or brown.
Not alike or not the same as something else.
Needing a lot of effort; not easy to do.
Not clean; covered with something that makes it need washing.
Not containing water or moisture; the opposite of wet.
Coming before the normal or usual time.
Something that doesn't take much effort or is simple to do. The opposite of hard or difficult.
Having nothing inside; not filled with anything or anyone.
When you have enough of something, you have all of it that you need.
Something that is not true or does not match what is real.
Able to move or happen very quickly, not slowly.
Having a lot of body weight or body tissue; thick or containing oil.
The one you like best or enjoy most.
Your top choice; the thing you like better than anything else.
Relating to women, girls, or animals that can produce young; the opposite of male.
Used to describe a smaller amount of things you can count, like people, books, or coins.
Good enough or satisfactory; acceptable in quality or condition.
Coming at the beginning; happening before anything else in a sequence.
Something that is smooth and level, without bumps or slopes.
Something that does not cost money to have or use.
Having no empty space; containing a lot of something.
Feeling happy or pleased about something.
Positive, of high quality, or satisfying expectations.
The color you get when you mix black and white. Often used to describe cloudy skies or hair…
Something that is much bigger, better, or more impressive than normal. You use it when something is really…
The color of healthy plants, trees, and fresh grass. It is one of the primary colors in nature.
One of two equal parts that make up something complete.
Having good feelings; pleased about something that happened or is happening.
Something that is not soft and is difficult to break or change shape.
In good physical and mental condition; not sick or injured
Weighing a lot or difficult to carry or move because of its weight.
Reaching far up into the air; tall or at a great height.
Having or producing a lot of heat; warm enough to burn or hurt your skin if you touch…
Wanting or needing to eat; feeling that your stomach is empty.
When you are ill, your body does not feel well because you have an infection or sickness.
Mattering a lot or having a strong effect on something.
Nice and caring toward others; showing that you want to help people.
Bigger than normal; having more size or space than expected.
Coming at the end; the final one in a group or order.
Arriving or happening after the time it should; not on time.
On the other side from right; the direction that is opposite to right.
Easy to carry or lift because it does not weigh much.
Small in size or amount; not large or much.
Something that measures a lot from the beginning to the end; not short.
When you don't know where you are or how to get somewhere, you are lost. You cannot find…
Loud describes something that makes a lot of noise or sound. It is the opposite of quiet.
Lovely means beautiful or very nice. You use it to describe something attractive that you enjoy seeing or…
Close to the ground or at a small height; not high or tall.
Main means the biggest or most important. It tells you which thing matters most.
A lot of something; when you have a large number of countable things.
Having a spouse; in the official relationship of marriage with another person.
A larger amount of something compared to another; the opposite of less.
The biggest, the largest, or more than anything else.
A lot of something that cannot be counted.
Shows that something belongs to the speaker or is connected to them.
Made by nature, not by humans; not artificial or fake.
Something new is made or bought recently and has not been used much or worn out yet.
The one that comes immediately after this one.
Good, pleasant, or enjoyable to experience or be with.
Good enough; not bad, but not great.
Having been alive or existing for a long time.
Not covered or closed; you can go in or see inside.
Something that is totally different or on the other end of something.
Something different or extra from what you already have.
Shows that something belongs to or is part of a group that includes you.
A light red color made by mixing red and white.
Not having much money or things; unable to afford many things because of lack of money.
Liked or enjoyed by a lot of people; when something or someone that many people like or want.
Nice looking or attractive in a simple and pleasant way.
Available to or belonging to everyone; visible or known to many people.
A color made from mixing red and blue together; like a plum or grape.
Fast or happening in a short amount of time.
Having very little sound; calm and peaceful.
Food that has not been cooked, or material that has not been treated or changed.
Prepared and able to do something; not needing more preparation.
True and actually existing; not made up or false.
The color between orange and purple, like blood or fire.
Happens again and again in the same way.
True and accurate. Not wrong.
Shaped in a circle or ball form with no sharp edges.
Feeling unhappy or upset about something that happened.
Not in danger; protected and able to be without worry about being hurt.
Exactly like another person or thing.
Coming after the first; the next one in order.
Small in length, height, or time; the opposite of long or tall.
Feeling ill or not healthy.
Not hard to do or understand; not needing much effort.
Only one, or unmarried.
Moving or happening without speed.
Not big in size.
Not hard or rough; easy to press down; also means gentle or quiet.
Not ordinary; unique or particularly important for a specific person or event.
Able to lift heavy things or have a lot of power.
Feeling confident that something is true or will happen.
Having the taste of sugar; tasting pleasant and sugary. Also means kind or lovable.
Having a lot of height; reaching high up.
When something has large distance from one side to the other.
Something with little distance from one side to the other.
The position that comes after number two in order.
Wanting water because your mouth is dry.
Very little or very small, much smaller than normal.
Whole; everything added together.
Matching what is real or factual; not false or invented.
Not able to do something; lacking the capacity or possibility.
Not brand new; owned by someone else before.
Something that helps you do something.
Happening regularly or as you would expect; normal and common.
Pleasantly hot; having a temperature that feels comfortable and nice.
Covered with water; not dry.
The colour that looks like snow, milk, or clean paper; the brightest colour.
Extending a long way from side to side; not narrow.
Shows that something belongs to you or the person you are talking to.
A1 Adverbs (57)
When something happens or is done another time, or when you repeat an action you did before.
Nearly the same, but not completely; almost at the point of happening.
Before now; happened earlier or sooner than you thought.
Plus another thing; in addition to something already mentioned.
Every time, in all situations, with no exceptions ever.
In any place or location; used when the specific place doesn't matter.
At a distance from here or from someone; not in a place.
Moving or being at a lower position or level.
Used to mean in addition or another option; what happens if not.
Used to ask about or refer to any point in time, especially in questions and negative sentences.
Something that happens each and every single day.
in or to all places; all around
In the place where you are now or where something is.
A question word. Ask 'How?' to find out the way someone does something.
A moment ago; or used to mean exactly or right now. Also means only or simply.
At a time after now or after something else happens; in the future.
The smallest amount or degree of something; the minimum.
A smaller amount of something; fewer or not as much.
Used when you are not sure about something; it might happen or might not.
Never means it has not happened, does not happen now, and will not happen. It's the strongest way…
The opposite of 'yes'. You say it when you do not want something or do not agree.
Meaning not any or zero; used when something does not exist or is absent.
A word that makes a sentence negative; opposite of yes.
At this moment or the present time; not in the past or future.
Not on; separated from something. Go away from.
Happening or done many times, not rarely.
A single time before; it happened one time in the past.
Just this thing and nothing else; the single one among others.
Away from a place, building, or home; not inside.
It might be true; I am not sure.
A word used to ask politely for something.
Something is very likely to happen; you think it will happen.
In a fast way; without taking much time.
In a soft and gentle way without speaking loudly or making sounds.
To some degree; more than a little bit but not completely.
Actually or truly; used to emphasize something is genuine.
Again and again, in the same way or at same times.
In an easy way; without making something hard or complicated.
Moving or doing something not fast.
Very or to that degree. You use "so" to show how much of something there is.
At certain times, but not always; occasionally or now and then.
In a place, but you are not sure which place or do not say which place.
In a short time from now; in the near future.
Yet, continuing to happen now, or not moving.
A word meaning at a certain time in the past or what comes next in a sequence.
At or in a location that is not here.
During this day, right now, not yesterday or tomorrow.
With someone else, at the same time, as one group.
The day that comes after today.
During this coming night, after the sun goes down today.
Additionally or excessively; more than wanted or needed.
Movement or direction toward a higher place, or to a higher level or amount.
Most of the time; in the normal or expected way.
Extremely; to a great amount. Used to make an adjective or adverb stronger.
In a good way or satisfactorily; how things are done properly.
At what place or location.
A question word asking for the reason something happened or why someone did something.
A1 Prepositions (27)
Later than or following something in time or order.
When something moves or is placed next to something else, or when you oppose or disagree with something…
Next to something and moving beside it from one end toward the other, or spread out all over…
On all the sides of something or someone; in a circle.
A small word that shows where something is, when it happens, or what somebody is doing.
Shows position (in front of) or time (earlier than); comes in front of a noun or event.
In a position at the back of something, or supporting someone from the background.
Under something; at a lower level or position.
In the position next to or alongside something or someone.
Between shows a location or position in the middle of two other things or people.
Near something or someone; or showing who does the action in a passive sentence; can also mean beside…
At some point or throughout a time period while something else is happening.
Shows who something is for or what something is used for.
showing where something comes from or when it starts
Shows that something is inside or within a place, container, or area.
In the inner part of something; not on the outside or exterior.
Showing movement toward or inside something; going from outside to inside.
Close to something; not far away.
A preposition showing what something is made of or who owns it.
Something touching or resting on top of something else.
Not inside; beyond a door, wall, or boundary. In or toward the open air.
On top of, or from one side to the other side of something.
A word meaning 'add' or 'together with'.
From a time before now up to the present moment.
Moving in one side and out the other; traveling across or inside something.
Shows where someone or something is going or moving.
Below or lower than something; in a position with something above.
A1 Conjunctions (8)
A connecting word that joins two things together, like 'cats and dogs' or 'reading and writing'.
At the same moment; happening at the same time.
A word used to explain why something happens or why you do something.
Shows a change or difference from what you said before; expresses contrast or disagreement
A word that introduces a possible condition or situation that might happen.
Used to show options or choices between things.
Word used to show that one thing is more or less of something compared to another thing.
Question word about time; also joins clauses.
A1 Interjections (5)
A polite word you say when leaving someone or ending a conversation.
A word you use to talk about a man, boy, or male animal when you've already mentioned his…
A polite word you say when you meet or contact someone.
The object form of 'he'; used after verbs or prepositions to refer to a male person or male…
A word that shows you agree or understand something
A1 Phrases (6)
A word that replaces a noun to avoid repeating the same word.
A word that shows that something belongs to or is connected to a thing.
A part of something; not all, but not none.
A word to point to or show a specific person or thing, usually farther away or already talked…
A small word used before a noun to show you mean one specific person or thing that you…
A word that shows something belongs to or is connected to more than one person or thing.
About this list
Words tagged at A1 are sourced from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and curated by ESL teachers. Use the Filter by part of speech chips above to narrow the list to nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.