A free, playable vocabulary list. · 20 words · CEFR A1
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| # | Word | POS | Level | Definition & example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hello | interjection | A1 | a word you say when you meet someone Hello, my name is Anna. |
| 2 | goodbye | interjection | A1 | a word you say when you leave someone She said goodbye and went home. |
| 3 | please | adverb | A1 | a polite word you use when you ask for something Please open the door for me. |
| 4 | thank | verb | A1 | to tell someone you are happy about what they did I thank you for your help. |
| 5 | yes | adverb | A1 | a word that shows you agree Yes, I can swim. |
| 6 | no | adverb | A1 | a word that shows you do not agree No, I do not like coffee. |
| 7 | sorry | adjective | A1 | sad because you did something wrong I am sorry I am late. |
| 8 | name | noun | A1 | the word people call you My name is Tom. |
| 9 | friend | noun | A1 | a person you like and enjoy being with Sam is my best friend. |
| 10 | person | noun | A1 | a man, woman, or child She is a kind person. |
| 11 | day | noun | A1 | the time when the sun is up, or 24 hours We play outside every day. |
| 12 | night | noun | A1 | the time when it is dark and people sleep The stars shine at night. |
| 13 | morning | noun | A1 | the early part of the day I drink tea in the morning. |
| 14 | evening | noun | A1 | the late part of the day before night We watch TV in the evening. |
| 15 | water | noun | A1 | the clear liquid that people drink Please give me a glass of water. |
| 16 | food | noun | A1 | things that people and animals eat The restaurant has good food. |
| 17 | home | noun | A1 | the place where you live I go home after school. |
| 18 | work | verb | A1 | to do a job or a task My mother works in a hospital. |
| 19 | play | verb | A1 | to do something fun, like games or sports The children play in the park. |
| 20 | help | verb | A1 | to do something useful for someone Can you help me with my bag? |
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