Welcome to English! If you're just starting your learning journey, you're at the A1 level. This means focusing on understanding and using familiar everyday expressions and very basic English words. Building a strong foundation of essential vocabulary is the first important step.

This guide provides a helpful beginner English wordlist categorized by common themes. Don't try to learn everything at once! Focus on one section at a time.

What is Vocabulary?

Vocabulary simply means the words of a language. Learning vocabulary means learning new words and what they mean. For A1 English, we start with the most common and useful words.

Greetings & Basic Phrases

These are the first words you'll often use!

• Hello
• Hi
• Good morning
• Good afternoon
• Good evening
• Good night
• Goodbye
• Bye
• Yes
• No
• Please
• Thank you
• Sorry
• Excuse me

People & Family

Words to talk about people.

• man
• woman
• boy
• girl
• friend
• family
• mother
• father
• brother
• sister
• child / children
• teacher
• student
• Mr. / Mrs. / Ms.

Numbers (1-10)

Let's start with the basics.

• one (1)
• two (2)
• three (3)
• four (4)
• five (5)
• six (6)
• seven (7)
• eight (8)
• nine (9)
• ten (10)

Colors

Basic describing words.

• red
• blue
• green
• yellow
• black
• white
• orange
• purple
• brown
• pink

Days & Time

Useful for planning.

• day
• night
• morning
• afternoon
• evening
• week
• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday
• today
• tomorrow
• yesterday
• time

Common Nouns (Things & Places)

Words for everyday objects and locations.

• house
• school
• shop / store
• room
• car
• bus
• book
• pen
• chair
• table
• door
• window
• water
• food
• apple
• banana
• name
• phone
• computer
• bag
• money
• city
• country
• street

Common Verbs (Actions)

Words for doing things.

• be (am, is, are) (I am happy)
• have (I have a pen)
• do (I do homework)
• go (I go to school)
• come (Please come here)
• eat (I eat rice)
• drink (I drink water)
• see (I see a car)
• hear
• speak / talk
• read
• write
• learn
• like (I like blue)
• want (I want water)
• need (I need help)
• play
• work
• live (I live here)
• sleep
• walk
• run
• sit
• stand
• open
• close

Common Adjectives (Descriptions)

More describing words.

• good
• bad
• big
• small
• hot
• cold
• happy
• sad
• new
• old
• easy
• difficult / hard
• right (correct)
• wrong
• beautiful
• nice

Basic Question Words

To ask simple questions.

• Who?
• What?
• Where?
• When?
• Why?
• How?

Tips for Learning A1 Vocabulary

1. Use Flashcards: Write the English word on one side and a picture or your native language word on the other.
2. Label Things: Put small sticky notes with English words on objects around your house (e.g., "door," "table," "window").
3. Say Words Aloud: Practice pronouncing the words clearly. Listen to native speakers if possible.
4. Make Simple Sentences: Try using the new words in very short sentences (e.g., "I see a red car." "This is my book.").
5. Learn in Categories: Learning words in groups (like colors, family, food) can help you remember them.
6. Be Patient: Learning takes time. Review words often and don't worry about mistakes!

Conclusion: Your First Step in English

This A1 English wordlist gives you the essential building blocks for communication. Mastering these basic English words will give you the confidence to start forming simple sentences and understanding everyday conversations.

Learning English vocabulary for beginners is an exciting process. Keep practicing these words regularly, and you'll be surprised how quickly you progress!

Ready for structured lessons and guided practice? Sprachlingua offers beginner English courses designed to help you build a strong foundation quickly and easily.

Good luck with your studies!