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Essential words for English beginners. Learn the most common words used in everyday situations — greetings, numbers, colors, family, food, and simple actions.

A1-A2231 words
addA1

to put something with another thing to make it bigger or more complete.

noun
angryA1

feeling strong dislike or upset because something bad happened or someone was unfair.

adjective
antA1

a very small insect that lives in large groups and is known for working hard.

noun
appleA1

a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh inside.

noun
artA1

making or showing things like paintings, drawings, or music

noun
bagA1

a container made of paper, plastic, or cloth that you use to carry things

noun
ballA1

a round object used in games and sports

noun
bananaA1

a long, yellow fruit that you peel before eating

noun
beeA1

a small flying insect that makes honey and can sting.

noun
bellA1

a metal object that makes a ringing sound when you hit it or shake it.

noun
beltA1

a long piece of leather or cloth that you wear around your waist to hold up your pants.

noun
bigA1

large in size, amount, or importance.

noun
birdA1

an animal with feathers, wings, and a beak, that can usually fly.

noun
blackA1

the darkest color, like the color of the sky at night or coal.

noun
blueA1

the color of the sky on a clear day.

noun
bookA1

a set of pages with words and pictures that you read.

noun
boxA1

a container made of cardboard or wood, used to hold or store things.

noun
breadA1

a food made from flour, water, and yeast, usually baked.

noun
busA1

a large vehicle that carries people along a fixed route for a small amount of money.

noun
buttonA1

a small round object on clothes that you push through a hole to close them.

noun
cakeA1

a sweet food made from flour, eggs, sugar, and butter, often eaten on special days.

noun
cameraA1

a device used to take pictures or record videos.

noun
carA1

a vehicle with four wheels that people drive to travel from one place to another.

noun
carrotA1

a long, orange vegetable that grows under the ground.

noun
catA1

a small animal with soft fur, whiskers, and a long tail, often kept as a pet.

noun
catchA1

to stop and hold something that is moving through the air, like a ball.

noun
chairA1

a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back and four legs.

noun
chickenA1

a bird that people keep for its meat and eggs, or the meat from this bird

noun
chipsA1

thin pieces of fried potato that are eaten as a snack, or small pieces broken off something hard

noun
clockA1

a device that shows you what time it is, usually on a wall or table.

noun
closeA1

to shut something, or to be near in distance or time.

noun
coffeeA1

A hot, dark brown drink made from beans that helps people feel awake.

noun
cookA1

to make food ready to eat by using heat, like boiling or frying.

noun
cookieA1

a small, sweet, flat cake that is usually baked.

noun
coolA1

a little cold, but not very cold; also used to mean something is good or nice.

noun
countryA1

an area of land with its own government and borders, like France or Japan.

noun
darkA1

having little or no light; not bright.

adjective
dateA1

a specific day of the month or year; also a romantic meeting with someone.

noun
dayA1

a period of 24 hours from midnight to midnight; the time when the sun is up.

noun
dogA1

a common animal with four legs that people keep as a pet or for work.

noun
dressA1

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and goes down to the legs.

noun
dropA1

a very small amount of liquid that falls, or to let something fall.

noun
dryA1

having no water or liquid on or in it.

noun
earthA1

the planet we live on; also the brown soil in the ground.

proper noun
eggsA1

small objects with a shell that come from birds and are used as food.

noun
elephantA1

a very large gray animal with big ears and a long nose called a trunk.

noun
englishA1

the language spoken in the United Kingdom, the United States, and many other countries.

noun
eyeA1

the part of your body that you use to see

noun
fallA1

the season between summer and winter, when leaves change color and the weather gets colder

noun
fishA1

an animal that lives in water and has scales and fins, or the meat from this animal eaten as food.

noun
floorA1

the flat surface you walk on inside a building

noun
followA1

to go or come after someone or something

noun
footA1

the part of your body at the end of your leg that you stand on

noun
goA1

to move or travel from one place to another.

noun
greenA1

the color of grass and leaves.

adjective
halfA1

one of two equal parts of something; 50% of the whole.

noun
handA1

the part of your body at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb.

noun
happyA1

feeling good, pleased, or full of joy.

noun
hatA1

something you wear on your head to cover or protect it.

noun
headA1

the top part of your body that has your eyes, mouth, and brain.

noun
heartA1

the organ inside your chest that pumps blood through your body.

noun
highA1

far above the ground; having a large distance from bottom to top

noun
horseA1

a large animal that people ride or use to pull heavy things.

noun
hourA1

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes.

noun
hundredA1

the number 100, or ten times ten.

noun
jacketA1

a piece of clothing you wear on the top part of your body over other clothes to keep warm.

noun
januaryA1

the first month of the year, after December and before February.

proper noun
japanA1

a country in East Asia, made up of many islands, known for its technology and culture.

noun
juiceA1

the liquid you get from fruits or vegetables when you press them.

noun
julyA1

the seventh month of the year, between June and August.

proper noun
jumpA1

to push your body up off the ground using your legs.

noun
juneA1

the sixth month of the year, between May and July.

proper noun
lightsA1

things that make light, like lamps or bulbs, or the light they give.

noun
likeA1

to enjoy something or think it is good; also used to compare things.

noun
lineA1

a long, thin mark on a surface, or a row of people or things.

noun
lowA1

not high; close to the ground; small in amount or level.

noun
mapA1

a picture that shows where places, roads, or countries are.

noun
milkA1

a white liquid from cows or other animals that people drink and use in cooking.

noun
moonA1

the big, round object in the sky at night that shines with light from the sun.

proper noun
neckA1

the part of the body that connects the head to the shoulders.

noun
oldA1

having lived or existed for a long time; not young or new

noun
pizzaA1

a flat, round piece of bread with tomato sauce, cheese, and other foods on top.

noun
plateA1

a flat round dish that you put food on to eat from

noun
plusA1

used to say that you are adding one number or thing to another

noun
potatoA1

a round vegetable that grows under the ground and is used for food

noun
pullA1

to move something toward you using your hands or strength

noun
pushA1

to use your hands or body to move something away from you.

noun
radioA1

a device that receives sound through the air, like music or news, without using wires.

noun
rainA1

water that falls from clouds in the sky.

noun
redA1

the color of blood or a ripe tomato.

noun
restA1

to stop working or moving for a short time to get more energy.

noun
riceA1

small white or brown grains that you cook and eat, often with other food.

noun
ringA1

a small circle of metal that you wear on your finger as jewelry.

noun
riverA1

a long, wide flow of water that moves across land to the sea or a lake.

noun
runA1

to move your legs fast so you go quickly

verb
sadA1

feeling unhappy or not happy

verb
saltA1

a white substance used to add flavor to food.

noun
sameA1

not different; exactly like something else.

adjective
sandwichA1

two pieces of bread with food like meat, cheese, or vegetables between them.

noun
scissorsA1

a tool with two sharp blades used for cutting paper, cloth, or hair.

noun
secondA1

a very short unit of time; also the thing that comes after the first.

noun
setA1

to put something in a place; also a group of things that belong together.

verb
shirtA1

a piece of clothing for the upper part of your body, usually with sleeves and a collar.

noun
shoeA1

a covering for your foot, usually made of leather or cloth, worn outside.

noun
shortA1

not long in length, time, or height.

noun
singerA1

a person who makes music with their voice.

noun
spoonA1

a tool with a round end used for eating or serving food like soup

noun
springA1

the season after winter and before summer, when flowers start to grow

verb
squareA1

a shape with four equal sides and four corners that are all the same

noun
starA1

a bright point of light in the sky at night.

noun
summerA1

the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn.

noun
sunA1

the big, bright star in the sky that gives us light and heat during the day.

noun
tableA1

a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for putting things on or eating at.

noun
teaA1

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water over dried leaves, or the leaves themselves.

noun
tenA1

the number 10.

noun
thirdA1

the number 3 in a series; coming after the second one.

noun
timeA1

the thing we measure in minutes, hours, days, and years; the past, present, and future.

noun
topA1

the highest part or position of something.

noun
trainA1

a long vehicle that moves on tracks and carries people or things from one place to another

noun
treeA1

a tall plant with a wooden trunk, branches, and leaves that grows outside

noun
walkA1

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other.

verb
walkingA1

the activity of moving on foot for exercise or pleasure.

verb
wallA1

a flat, vertical surface that divides or surrounds a room or building.

noun
warmA1

having a comfortable, slightly high temperature, not hot or cold.

adjective
washA1

to clean something with water and usually soap.

noun
watchA1

a small clock that you wear on your wrist, or to look at something carefully.

noun
wheelA1

a round object that turns to move a car, bike, or other vehicle.

noun
windowsA1

openings in a wall or door that let in light and air, usually covered with glass.

noun
winterA1

the coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring.

noun
yellowA1

the color of the sun or a lemon.

noun
zeroA1

the number 0, meaning nothing or not any.

noun
artistA2

a person who makes art, like paintings, music, or drawings

noun
autumnA2

the season between summer and winter when leaves turn orange and fall from trees

noun
axeA2

a tool with a sharp metal blade and a long handle, used for cutting wood

noun
backpackA2

a bag that you carry on your back, used for school, travel, or hiking

noun
badgeA2

a small piece of metal or plastic that shows you belong to a group or have a certain job

noun
baseA2

the bottom part of something that supports it, or a place where people start from.

noun
basketA2

a container made of thin pieces of wood, plastic, or metal, used to hold or carry things.

noun
batA2

a small animal that flies at night, or a stick used to hit a ball in sports like baseball.

noun
beetleA2

an insect with a hard, shiny body and wings that fold under its shell.

noun
boneA2

the hard white part inside the body of a person or animal.

noun
bonesA2

more than one bone; the hard parts that make up the skeleton of a body.

noun
broccoliA2

a green vegetable with small, tree-like tops, often eaten cooked or raw.

noun
calmA2

not excited, worried, or angry; quiet and peaceful.

noun
candleA2

a stick of wax with a string inside that burns to give light.

noun
caramelA2

a sweet, brown candy made by heating sugar, often used in desserts.

noun
carryA2

to hold something and move it from one place to another.

noun
caveA2

a large hole in the side of a mountain or under the ground.

noun
cellA2

a small room in a prison, or the smallest living part of a plant or animal.

noun
cerealA2

a food made from grains, often eaten with milk for breakfast.

noun
chainA2

a series of metal rings connected together, used for pulling or locking things.

noun
chestA2

the front part of your body between your neck and stomach, or a strong box used to store things

noun
cinderellaA2

a girl in a famous story who goes from being poor and sad to marrying a prince and being happy

noun
circleA2

a round shape like a ring, where every point is the same distance from the center.

noun
clayA2

a soft, wet earth material that becomes hard when baked, used to make pots and bowls.

noun
clickA2

a short, sharp sound, or to press a button on a computer mouse or phone.

noun
comedyA2

A type of movie, play, or show that is funny and makes people laugh.

noun
compassA2

A tool that shows you which direction is north, south, east, and west.

noun
cottonA2

a soft white plant material used to make clothes and other things.

noun
eagleA2

a large, strong bird that hunts and eats small animals and has very good eyesight.

noun
eighthA2

the number 8 in a list; the thing that comes after seventh.

noun
fieldA2

an open area of land, often used for farming or sports

noun
flashA2

a sudden, quick light, or to shine a light for a very short time.

noun
flatA2

smooth and level, without high or low parts; or a set of rooms for living in.

noun
foldA2

to bend something so one part lies on top of another part

noun
forestA2

a large area of land covered with many trees

noun
fryA2

to cook food in hot oil or fat.

noun
guitarA2

a musical instrument with strings that you play with your fingers or a pick.

noun
handleA2

the part of a door, cup, or tool that you hold to use or open it.

noun
humptyA2

a name for a character in a children's story who is an egg that falls off a wall and breaks.

proper noun
iglooA2

a house made of blocks of snow, built by some people in very cold places.

noun
ironA2

a strong, hard metal used to make things like tools and machines, or a tool for making clothes smooth.

noun
jaguarA2

a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots, found in Central and South America.

noun
jazzA2

a type of music with strong rhythms and parts where musicians play without planning.

noun
kingA2

the male ruler of a country, usually from a royal family.

noun
knifeA2

a sharp metal tool used for cutting food or other things.

noun
ladderA2

a tool with steps that you climb to reach high places.

noun
ladybugA2

a small, round, red or orange insect with black spots.

noun
lakeA2

a large area of water that is surrounded by land.

noun
lampA2

a small light that sits on a table or floor and uses electricity.

noun
lizardA2

a small animal with four legs, a long tail, and rough skin that lives in warm places

noun
lungsA2

the two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe air.

noun
milkyA2

looking like milk, usually white and not clear.

adjective
navyA2

a dark blue color, or the part of a country's military that fights on the sea.

noun
nectarineA2

a round, sweet fruit with smooth skin, similar to a peach but without fuzz.

noun
needleA2

a thin, sharp piece of metal used for sewing, or a thin tube used for medicine shots.

noun
netA2

a material made of tied strings or wires with holes, used to catch things or in sports.

noun
noteA2

a short piece of writing to remember something or give information.

noun
pinA2

a small, thin piece of metal used to hold things together or to fasten cloth.

noun
pineA2

a type of tree with thin, sharp leaves that stay green all year.

noun
pineappleA2

a large, sweet fruit with a rough, brown-yellow skin and yellow inside.

noun
pirateA2

a person who attacks ships at sea to steal things.

noun
plumA2

a small round fruit with a smooth skin that is purple or red and has a hard seed inside

noun
quarterA2

one of four equal parts of something, or a coin worth 25 cents in the US and Canada.

noun
raceA2

a competition to see who is fastest, like running, driving, or swimming.

noun
rainbowA2

a curved line of many colors that appears in the sky after rain when the sun shines.

noun
ribsA2

the curved bones in your chest that protect your heart and lungs.

noun
roastA2

to cook food, like meat or vegetables, in an oven or over a fire for a long time.

noun
runningA2

the activity of moving fast on your feet

verb
sharpA2

having a thin edge or point that can cut things easily.

noun
sheetA2

a large, thin piece of cloth used on a bed, or a flat piece of paper.

noun
sightA2

the ability to see, or something that you see.

noun
silverA2

a shiny, white metal that is valuable and used for jewelry, coins, and dishes.

noun
squirrelA2

a small animal with a big tail that lives in trees and eats nuts.

noun
starfishA2

a sea animal with five arms that looks like a star.

noun
swingA2

to move back and forth or from side to side while hanging from something.

noun
tapA2

to hit something lightly and quickly, often with your fingers or foot.

noun
tasteA2

the feeling that food or drink gives you in your mouth, or what you like or do not like.

noun
teapotA2

a container with a handle and a spout, used for making and pouring tea.

noun
thermometerA2

a tool used to measure how hot or cold something is.

noun
timesA2

used to say how many times something happens or to multiply numbers.

noun
toastA2

bread that has been cooked until it is brown and hard.

noun
tonyA2

a male name, short for Anthony.

adjective
trexA2

a very large dinosaur that lived long ago, with short arms and a big mouth full of sharp teeth

noun
triangleA2

a shape with three straight sides and three corners

noun
triceratopsA2

a large dinosaur with three horns on its head and a big frill around its neck

noun
turtleA2

a slow animal with a hard shell that lives in water or on land.

noun
violetA2

a small purple flower, or a color that is between blue and purple.

noun
violinA2

a small wooden musical instrument with four strings, played with a bow.

noun
volumeA2

how loud something is, or the amount of space something takes up.

noun
whaleA2

a very large animal that lives in the ocean and breathes air.

noun
whistleA2

to make a high sound by blowing air through your lips, or a small device that makes this sound.

noun
wideA2

measuring a large distance from one side to the other.

noun
windyA2

having a lot of wind; when the air moves strongly.

noun
wingsA2

the parts of a bird, insect, or airplane that help it fly.

noun
wipeA2

to clean or dry something by rubbing it with a cloth or your hand.

noun
woodA2

the hard material that comes from trees, used for building and making things.

noun
woolA2

soft, thick hair from sheep, used to make clothes like sweaters and scarves.

noun
wormA2

a small, thin animal with no legs that lives in the ground.

noun
irisB1

the colored part of your eye, or a type of flower with tall leaves and colorful petals.

noun
shinB1

the front part of your leg between your knee and your ankle.

noun

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