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CEFR A2 Vocabulary Flashcards — 200 Words

Build on your A1 foundation with 200 carefully selected A2 words — the elementary level above beginner. A2 vocabulary expands into shopping, travel, work routines, and simple opinions. The cards in this deck mix top_1k essentials with a few high-frequency top_3k words so you stretch into intermediate territory at the right pace.

Studying CEFR A2 Vocabulary

CEFR A2 is the official Council of Europe level for vocabulary at this stage. Each card in this deck links to its full ESLBuzz dictionary entry — definitions, IPA, example sentences, common mistakes, and word forms. Aim for 15 cards a day; track your streak in the progress bar above.

All 200 A2 Words to Master

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How to Use These Flashcards

  1. Use spaced repetition. After flipping, rate the card honestly — Try again, Got it, or Easy. The next review is automatically scheduled (1 day → 6 days → longer).
  2. Switch modes daily. Recognition (word → meaning) trains comprehension; Recall (meaning → word) trains production; Pronunciation (audio → spelling) trains listening.
  3. Open audio every time. Hearing the word with each review boosts retention more than reading alone — especially for vowels and stress patterns.
  4. Learn in word families. Use the dictionary link to see the noun/verb/adjective forms; learning all forms together is roughly twice as efficient as memorising in isolation.

Tips for A2 Learners

A2 learners benefit from theme-based study: shopping, travel, work. Pair this deck with the topic-based decks for compounded recall.

Most Important A2 Words to Learn First

Start your study session here — these are the highest-frequency entries at this level.

quality /ˈkwɑːləti/ How good or bad something is; the degree of excellence of a thing. quantity /ˈkwɑːntəti/ The amount of something; how much or how many you have. quarter /ˈkwɔːrtər/ One fourth of something; or a three-month period; or a section of a city. react /riˈækt/ To do or say something as a response to what someone else does or says. reaction /riˈækʃən/ A response or behavior that happens because of something someone does or says. accept /əkˈsɛpt/ To take or agree to something that is offered or given. advice /ədˈvaɪs/ Helpful ideas or suggestions that someone gives you to help you decide what to do. aid /eɪd/ Help or support given to someone who needs it. aim /eɪm/ To try to hit or reach something, or to plan to do something. anyway /ˈɛniˌweɪ/ Despite what was just said or thought; continuing forward with the point or action. bar /bɑːr/ A place where you buy drinks and socialize with people; or a solid piece of something like metal or chocolate. basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ Simple and essential, with nothing fancy or extra added. bet /bɛt/ You put money on something you think will happen, hoping to win more money if you are right. box /bɑːks/ To fight someone using fists as a sport, wearing protective gloves and following rules. break /breɪk/ Not do what you promised or not follow a rule. break /breɪk/ To stop doing something for a short time to rest or recover. choice /tʃɔɪs/ A decision you make by picking one option from several possible ones. Christian /ˈkrɪstʃən/ A person who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ and believes in Christianity. clear /klɪər/ To remove things so that a space becomes empty or unblocked. cold /koʊld/ The physical condition when the air, water, or objects are at a low temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions About A2 Flashcards

How long does it take to learn A2 vocabulary?

Most learners reach comfortable A2 recall in 3 to 6 weeks at 15 cards per day with spaced repetition. The progress widget at the top of this deck tracks your daily count.

Should I study every card or focus on the top words?

Start with the "Most Important Words to Master" section above — those are the highest-frequency entries at this level. Once you score "Easy" on most of them, expand to the full deck.

How does the spaced repetition schedule work?

When you rate a card, the SM-2 algorithm picks the next review interval — 1 day for "Try again", 6 days for the second "Got it", and longer intervals as your ease factor grows. Cards you struggle with come back sooner.

Can I study offline?

Progress is stored in your browser via localStorage, so you can keep practicing if your connection drops. To sync across devices, sign in with an ESLBuzz account.

What if I do not understand a word?

Tap the "Open full dictionary entry" link on the back of any card to read the full definition, IPA, examples, and common mistakes for that word.

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