English Vocabulary Lists — A1 to C1

Build your English word by word. These free, CEFR-levelled vocabulary lists cover 5,500 words across 125 everyday topics, from absolute beginner (A1) to advanced (C1) — every word with British pronunciation, an example sentence and instant flashcards.

A1 · Beginner 300 words · 15 topics 300 essential beginner words, sorted into 15 everyday classes. A2 · Elementary 600 words · 20 topics 600 high-frequency words for real social and lifestyle situations. B1 · Intermediate 1000 words · 25 topics 1,000 high-frequency words for expressing yourself at intermediate level. B2 · Upper-Intermediate 1500 words · 30 topics 1,500 sophisticated, abstract and academic words for upper-intermediate fluency. C1 · Advanced 2100 words · 35 topics 2,100 advanced, nuanced and idiomatic words for near-native precision.

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