The A1 level is where every English learner starts. Pronouns, basic verbs, everyday objects, and survival phrases.
Roughly 0–6 months of study.
A1 is the entry point of the CEFR scale. At this level you have around 500 active words, enough to introduce yourself, ask for basic things, and follow simple sentences when people speak slowly. The vocabulary clusters around personal identity, time and numbers, daily objects, basic verbs (be, have, do, go, want), and survival phrases like "How much is it?" or "I do not understand."
If you can introduce yourself in English, count to 100, and follow short instructions like "Press the button", you are around A1. Most learners spend 60–90 hours of study to finish this level. Speed depends a lot on your native language: speakers of Germanic and Romance languages often move through A1 in weeks, while learners with no Indo-European background typically need months.
At A1, the bottleneck is recognition, not nuance. Aim for 5–10 new words per day and review yesterday's words before learning new ones. Spaced repetition matters more than memorization tricks at this level; research shows you need to encounter each word in spaced contexts roughly seven times before it sticks. Pair the word list with simple input: graded readers, short videos with subtitles, or basic conversation apps.
I have a child.
What is love about?
He is above me.
I prefer action movies.
Fishing is an ancient activity.
Are you an actor?
What did you add?
I saw an aeroplane.
The horse was afraid.
Ring me after nine.
Ring me tomorrow afternoon.
Here it comes again.
You look your age.
He left hours ago.
Others seemed to agree.
The airplane landed smoothly.
Is the airport far?
I like this album.
Where are you all?
Is everything all right with you?
You almost had it.
They always drink alone.
Is it Tuesday already?
Later, others also arrived.
They always drink alone.
We will meet at ten am to discuss the project details.
Nobody opened an eye.
People come and go.
What an angry man!
That animal is strong.
Check the answer key.
Any beginning is difficult.
Can you see anybody?
Did anyone see that?
Does anything really exist?
The apple was falling.
Classes begin in April.
Tie on your apron.
You are my sister.
Stop bossing me around.
Winter will arrive soon.
Life is an art.
I like your article.
I worked as usual.
Ask people passing by.
Education begins at home.
August is too long.
Stay with your aunt.
This happened every autumn.
I am wide awake.
Are they far away?
Nobody claimed that baby.
That was my bad.
Is your bag empty?
The ball went out.
I ate your banana.
The band re-formed.
I love this bar.
The walls were bare.
The police found the base of the old tree.
We all loved baseball.
Yesterday I played basketball.
I will take a hot bath before bed.
I need a bathroom.
It must be expensive.
Go to the beach.
I eat one bean.
This house is beautiful.
Only because of that?
Two hearts become one.
The bed is comfortable.
Is that the bedroom?
They love bee honey.
I tried the beef.
Zero is before one.
Classes begin in April.
You should stay behind.
Can you believe me?
She rings my bell.
Lie down below them.
He was beside himself.
She always does her best on every task.
She sat between us.
I have another bicycle.
Their dog is big.
I arrived by bike.
Let the bird go.
She recently gave birth.
Happy birthday to you.
Help yourself to a biscuit.
The flag is black.
The blackboard is blank.
Nobody heard the blast.
Blow up the balloons.
Your television is blue.
I am on board.
The boat drifted away.
Your body is soft.
The bone is broken.
Go to the bookstore.
That sounds really boring.
He was born in a small town.
You borrow a book.
You both are right.
I touched the bottom.
They opened the box.
She had a boy.
Is he your boyfriend?
He used his brain to solve the problem.
That man ate bread.
Break is from 10.40 till 11.
I enjoy making breakfast.
How do insects breathe?
Go to the bridge.
He went bright red.
Bring me some milk.
My TV was broken.
Their brother is kind.
This is a brush.
Is this your bucket?
Build a different website.
The pressure kept building.
Order me a burger.
Be careful not to burn yourself on the hot stove.
A bus is arriving.
Take my business card.
Was the restaurant busy?
With or without butter?
A beautiful butterfly flew past the window.
A button is missing.
Buy me some sweets.
She travelled by bus.
Good bye, and thanks.
We left the cafe.
I passed the cake.
Turn off the camera.
This candy is delicious.
We cannot go to the party because we are busy.
I want a cap.
Who took the car?
Take my business card.
Be careful with strangers.
Read this text carefully.
Carry the box together.
She saw a cartoon.
This case is solved.
The cat is eating.
Children will catch butterflies.
This is his CD.
Is the CD player broken?
I celebrate my birthdays.
Have a wonderful celebration!
Pick up the chair.
The weather will change tomorrow.
Who drew this character?
Frank eats some cheese.
I feel like chicken.
I have a child.
Dark chocolate is healthy.
Did you already choose?
The church is there.
The cinema was packed.
The city is large.
Have a great class!
I met my classmate.
Keep your classroom tidy.
The shirt is clean.
What a clever girl!
Set your clock back.
We live close by.
We closed our doors.
This cloth is smooth.
We changed our clothes.
What is the Cloud?
I love cloudy weather.
Join our book club.
Is this your coat?
He cracked the code.
Then everyone drank coffee.
I want some coke.
It was very cold.
What do you collect?
Stay away from my collection.
Welcome to our college.
How about this color?
The colour is beautiful.
Somebody, come help me.
This computer is old.
The concert seemed over.
They won the contest.
We had a pleasant conversation yesterday.
Learn how to cook!
Cookie is always hungry.
I need a cop.
I enjoy buttered corn.
Just round the corner.
Sleep on the couch.
I thought we could finish the project by Friday.
Pay at the counter.
Is this course good?
Is this your cousin?
Which cow is theirs?
Serve cold with cream.
Cash or credit card?
They talked about culture.
This cup is mine.
Cut your hair soon!
Cats are very cute.
We love our dad.
Is your daddy home?
But he can’t dance.
We enjoyed watching the dancing at the party.
Dark chocolate is healthy.
Is the daughter nice?
That day is today.
Today is Tuesday, 17 December.
That looks really delicious!
Try to describe it.
The desk looks tidy.
We have a dictionary.
What did we lose?
Makes no difference anyway.
This year is different.
Math is really difficult.
Thanks for making dinner.
Who got it dirty?
Is the dish hot?
Do not enter here.
Speak to your doctor.
Does anything really exist?
He is a dog.
He is doing his homework.
The child played with her favorite doll.
Another day, another dollar.
We opened the door.
Dr. Smith is a good doctor.
This drama got boring.
Draw everything you saw.
They always drink alone.
You drive very well.
The driver fell asleep.
Did you drop this?
The drum is weak.
When is it due?
Is that your DVD?
Everyone helped each other.
Everyone helped each other.
My ear is hurting.
Is it still early?
It seems easy enough.
I can eat this.
I want an egg.
Call me at eight.
Are you over eighteen?
She is eighty-one.
This is an elementary mistake.
He has eleven children.
Do you want anything else today?
Could you email it?
Hải is an engineer.
Enjoy your meal, everyone!
What a beautiful evening!
This event has ended.
She visits her grandmother every Sunday.
Everybody walked away happy.
Everyday life bores me.
Enjoy your meal, everyone!
Everything comes from somewhere.
You can find delicious food everywhere in this city.
I give an example.
Cats are excellent hunters.
I get excited easily.
The movie was exciting.
We need to exercise.
It must be expensive.
Nobody opened an eye.
Our factory caught fire.
You are a real fairy.
I already miss fall.
This information is false.
My family will celebrate our anniversary together.
These writers are famous.
I read fan-fiction.
I left the farm.
Are you a farmer?
How fast are you?
We love our father.
My favorite number is 4.
This is my favourite.
Today is February 29th.
Feed the baby first.
I feel good already.
I was feeling great.
Is the festival free?
You have a fever.
We crossed the field.
Cover for fifteen minutes.
The bus seats fifty.
Fill the car up.
I find that sad.
Finish up the food.
They paid me first.
They are going fishing.
For seventy-five years.
The flag is blue.
The battery is flat.
The floor is dry.
That flower is white.
I caught a fly.
The bird is flying.
Focus more on that.
My childhood was foggy.
I ate that food.
My left foot hurts.
He loves playing football.
Thanks for explaining it.
Speak a foreign language.
Is he a foreigner?
We will never forget.
Forty people were present.
I know four languages.
Fourteen people live here.
Mark took fourth place.
Public education is free.
Friday is ages away!
Your friend is gone.
Is this a frog?
Where am I from?
My hands are frozen.
I weighed the fruit.
My pockets are full.
They would have fun.
That was really funny.
What will the future bring for us all?
You liked this game.
His brother burns garbage.
Go to the garden.
Did I get robbed?
Am I a ghost?
I received your gift.
The girl ran away.
Is she your girlfriend?
Give us the key.
Glad to hear that.
The glass was empty.
Those glasses are theirs.
I go swimming regularly.
Everyone needs a goal.
Good afternoon, how can I help you today?
Good morning, how are you?
Good night, sleep well, and I will see you tomorrow.
Goodbye and good night.
Who needs grammar anyway?
Are you a grandfather?
I want my grandma.
My grandmother cannot see.
That was my grandpa.
The parent of a parent is a grandparent.
This is grape juice.
The grass is wet.
Time turns hair gray.
I was feeling great.
She never wears green.
I greet my visitor.
His hair went grey.
I stand my ground.
Children grow up fast.
Guess who was here.
Where is my guest?
This is my guitar.
Talk to that guy.
It has become habit.
She had a wonderful time at the party last night.
His hair is wet.
I want a haircut.
The hall was dark.
I ordered a hamburger.
He looked very handsome.
Did that actually happen?
The passengers are happy.
Keep on working hard!
My sister has a new job in the city.
Your hat is nice!
I have a child.
They have to help.
He is having a great time.
Is he a student?
He has a headache.
Health is a treasure.
Is tomato sauce healthy?
Does anyone hear me?
What broke your heart?
This TV is heavy.
Hello, I like money.
They have to help.
Her parents were farmers.
Yes, I live here.
This book is hers, not mine.
Hi there, my friends!
Where could I hide?
This hill is high.
Did you visit him?
The man picked up his coat from the chair.
History is very strange.
The ball did not hit the target during the game.
Is this your hobby?
The hold was empty.
There is a small hole in my sock.
Yesterday was a holiday.
We love our home.
Where is your hometown?
I need to finish my homework tonight.
That horse can speak.
I was in hospital.
That is so hot.
He left the hotel.
It lasts one hour.
This house is beautiful.
Learn how to cook!
I was getting hungry.
It hurt so much.
Her husband is coming home late tonight.
I have a child.
We like ice skating.
Long live ice cream!
Have you any idea?
Describe your ideal breakfast.
If I were you.
Can you imagine it?
These are important things.
This is the in place to be tonight.
Keep this information secret.
Anyone may go inside.
The children looked interested.
This is interesting news.
What is the Internet?
I got into traffic.
Introduce them to me.
My favorite number is 4.
Who discovered the island?
What good was it?
Are we an item?
Dust off your jacket.
I was born January 22, 1993.
She always wears jeans.
He has a private jet.
Do you wear jewellery?
Do you wear jewelry?
The job never ends.
Join our book club.
Time will judge us.
I love orange juice.
In July we swim.
Jump up and run!
Is it June already?
They were just playing.
Keep on working hard!
Give us the key.
The dog gave a playful kick to the ball.
The hunter was looking for the kill.
Their brother is kind.
This is the king.
The kitchen faces south.
Go fly a kite!
My left knee hurts.
Put the knife back.
Write what you know.
The lady plays piano.
Speak a foreign language.
The houses are large.
What is your last name?
Is the train late?
Later, others also arrived.
They made me laugh.
He is too lazy to do his homework.
Act like a leader.
A green leaf fell from the tree.
Learn a foreign language.
Leave it turned on.
The man finally left.
Bend your right leg.
He continued the lesson.
Let the bird go.
I got a letter.
Is this the library?
Live a peaceful life.
Lift your legs up.
The light turned on.
I like this poem.
My name is Lily.
Forget the last line.
The lion is strong.
Listen and learn something.
Yes, I live here.
He is living a happy life.
She felt very lonely.
Does this look good?
This happens a lot.
I love my grandma.
What a lovely day for a walk in the park!
Make your voice lower.
I wished them luck.
She was very lucky.
The lunch was great.
That machine is bad.
Any magazine will do.
They make good cakes.
The sound of making music filled the air.
What an angry man!
I bought many notebooks.
Create a mind map.
Math is really hard!
He shines in maths.
That may well be.
Maybe you dreamed it!
Did you understand me?
Enjoy your meal, everyone!
Do they mean it?
The cat ate meat.
Does this medicine work?
Meet your new neighbors.
When are we meeting?
Memory must be exercised.
The sailors sang merry songs.
Who wrote this message?
He needs some milk.
This cup is mine.
Hey, wait a minute!
We miss our mom.
I forgot my mobile.
I use my mobile phone for everything.
We miss our mom.
Hold on a moment!
The child called for his mommie to come here.
I want my mommy.
Monday makes people anxious.
We forgot our money.
The monkey got away.
I quit last month.
Where is the moon?
We were expecting more.
That morning seemed off.
We love our mother.
I enjoy mountain climbing.
The mouse is big.
My mouth dried up.
That movie was good.
The moving train made the landscape change quickly.
Mr. Winner has lost.
Mrs. Smith is my neighbor.
I felt much better.
Mum was making dinner.
Listen to good music.
The musician plays music.
It must be expensive.
My favorite number is 4.
What is your nationality?
We live near here.
My neck hurts today.
Your neighbor is rich.
I am your neighbour.
Never dig straight down.
Meet your new neighbors.
This is interesting news.
I read a newspaper.
This sounds really nice.
It was very cold during the night.
Ring me after nine.
She was nineteen then.
They have ninety dollars.
He’s told you no.
What makes the noise?
His nose is broken.
Do not enter here.
I saw your note.
My notebook is full.
The police said nothing.
Today is 23rd November 2016.
My favorite number is 4.
Wait until six o'clock.
Autumn begins in October.
Some of them danced.
Go to the office.
Are you an officer?
I see them often.
Oh yes, thank you!
We got the OK.
Just not today, okay?
This computer is old.
He went to the Olympics.
The light turned on.
They were only playing.
The doors open automatically.
Do you like opera?
Any milk or sugar?
An orange is orange.
This is our house on the corner.
This house is ours; we bought it last year.
That book sold out.
The concert seemed over.
You are the owner.
Read through the page.
The paint was chipped.
Do you like painting?
Are you a pair?
The palace is green.
My pants are wet.
You forgot your paper.
Read this paragraph carefully.
Be a loving parent.
Talk with your partner.
I threw a party.
Nothing gets past you!
The pay for this job is quite good.
Let there be peace!
Pass me a pen.
Where is that pencil?
People come and go.
A period is missing.
She is a kind person who always helps others.
Nothing personal, just business.
I want a pet.
Phone me after nine.
The photo is hers.
The piano is expensive.
Pick up your toys.
What about a picnic?
A piece of cake!
The farmer has a happy pig on his farm.
I want some pizza.
The plane started falling.
This plate is round.
Play with the cats.
The young player scored the winning goal.
Singing can bring pleasure.
I eat after 7.00 pm.
Look in your pocket.
I like this poem.
She pointed at him.
Talk about light pollution.
Where is the pool?
They helped the poor.
We saw a poster for the new movie.
I like potato crisps.
I practice every day.
You must practise reading.
You can pray there.
Consider it a present.
Did the prince come?
Where was the princess?
We are the problem.
Her skirt is purple.
He gave the door a firm push.
Put your raincoat on.
He lives in the east quarter of the city.
We forgot too quickly.
We have a rabbit.
Whose radio is that?
Hold on to the rail.
We want more rain.
It was rainy today.
They saw a rat.
Read this text carefully.
She is a very fast reader and finishes books quickly.
She likes reading novels.
Get your stuff ready.
Is the flower real?
This sounds really nice.
No reason was given.
Do you still remember?
Put it on repeat.
I am a reporter.
The rest is true.
I love this restaurant.
She wore a yellow ribbon.
Who cooked the rice?
They were probably rich.
Get off the ride.
Ring me after nine.
Together we will rise.
The river is beautiful.
I got the role.
Roll the window down.
She received a beautiful red rose for her birthday.
This plate is round.
You are very rude.
The ruler is broken.
Go for a run.
Leave the car running.
There is no rush!
He looks sad today.
Are you a sailor?
I made the salad.
What is for sale?
Do the same thing.
I have a sandwich.
See you on Saturday.
I put money in the bank for a rainy day, a good save.
I saw a big dog in the park today.
Nobody would say it.
My school has 1,000 students.
Science is not perfect.
The scientist is intelligent.
The sea is very big.
This is the best seat in the house.
I had a C-section.
I see them often.
Self-advertisement is wrong.
They sell towels here.
Today is Thursday, 5 September 2013.
We were set up.
We have seven grandsons.
I just turned seventeen.
He weighed seventy kilograms.
I want a share.
She is playing here.
What do sheep eat?
He reached that shelf.
Where did you find this shell?
Is your shirt white?
She lost a shoe.
Are you coming shopping?
Soup should be hot.
He carried the heavy box on his shoulder.
Welcome to my show.
Her sister is shy.
He called in sick.
Join the dark side.
What a beautiful sight!
They sing in harmony.
He likes this singer.
Here you go, sir.
You are my sister.
Sit right behind me.
I love your site!
Wait until six o'clock.
I am sixteen years old.
He retired at sixty.
What size is he?
I admire your skill.
Her skirt is purple.
The sky was clear.
Where shall we sleep?
The fly is small.
My teacher is smart.
My name is Smith.
Your smoking bothers me.
The snake is hissing.
Snowy landscapes are beautiful.
It hurt so much.
Soccer is a sport.
Cats are social animals.
Hide behind the sofa.
Together they solve cases.
He needs some milk.
Someone hacked my account.
Something terrible will happen.
You have a son.
Write a new song.
Go to sleep soon.
Are you guys sorry?
Soup should be hot.
Speak to your doctor.
I feel very special.
His speech moved us.
Spend your money elsewhere.
Soccer is a sport.
Where is the spring?
Are you a spy?
Squeeze it for me.
Get off the stage!
The stamp came off.
Can we start again?
Is the station far?
Stay where you were.
Step one is done.
Stick to the path.
We still might win.
It needs a stone.
We missed our stop.
Each storey has four flats.
The story is true.
Never dig straight down.
But that is strange.
We crossed the street.
Their father is strict.
That animal is strong.
Is he a student?
I like to study.
We want our stuff.
Who changed the subject?
The subway is crowded.
Be successful at work.
Any milk or sugar?
Thanks for the suggestion.
The sum of 5 and 3 is 8.
When does summer begin?
Yesterday there was sun.
She arrived on Sunday.
I like sunny mornings.
Is there sunshine outside?
It was super fun.
What a big supermarket!
I did the survey.
Go sweep the floor!
The apple is sweet.
Many dogs can swim.
I saw her swimming.
To the swimming pool!
Swing dance with me!
Any table will do.
Take your hats off.
They talk to themselves.
I was very tall.
Turn the tap off.
Your taxi is waiting.
The tea is cold.
We teach each other.
You are the teacher.
The better team won.
Technology is always changing.
Your television is blue.
Our temple is beautiful.
I bought ten eggs.
I will play tennis.
Something terrible will happen.
This apple is redder than that apple.
Oh yes, thank you!
Oh yes, thank you!
Thanks for explaining it.
That is my book.
The bed is comfortable.
This is a theater.
The theatre is empty.
What was their name?
I see them often.
Then everyone drank coffee.
Is she really there?
These have been missing.
They talk to themselves.
The book is thick.
The walls are thin.
He forgot to bring that important thing to the meeting.
I think nobody knows.
I have thirteen cats.
I turn thirty tomorrow.
I like this poem.
Are those buses new?
Can I take three?
He has pulled through.
See you on Thursday.
Is a ticket necessary?
This is a tiger.
Language changes over time.
The woman is tired.
They talk to themselves.
It was snowing today.
We never studied together.
Use the other toilet.
Is tomato sauce healthy?
We’ll be there tomorrow.
It was too good!
I need a tool.
My tooth still hurts.
Is she on top?
The topic is happiness.
Did you touch them?
I forgot my towel.
Where is Tower Bridge?
This town is cursed.
Give me the toy.
He left me with traces.
She loved to travel.
The tree stopped growing.
My trousers are wet.
They like your truck.
The story is true.
They took the tube.
Is it Tuesday already?
He lives in Turkey.
Turn off the camera.
You like watching TV.
Lunch starts at twelve.
Wine costs twenty coins.
They often twist the truth.
Two hearts become one.
How ugly is that.
I have another umbrella.
My uncle is angry.
He went under it.
Wait until 6 p.m.
We were set up.
That makes us winners.
Use the other toilet.
Sugar is usually added.
I am on vacation.
What a beautiful vase!
I love vegetable soup.
You are very rude.
No more video games.
Did you visit him?
Yesterday I played volleyball.
Wait until 6 p.m.
Are you a waiter?
The waitress saw nothing.
That baby can walk.
Who built this wall?
I want my grandma.
The country has been at war for many years.
What good was it?
Wash the plates up.
Watch where you step!
Never wave me away again.
There is a way to solve this problem.
What did we lose?
Do you wear jewelry?
Has the weather changed?
Wednesday is after Tuesday.
It happened last week.
Have a great weekend.
Welcome to my show.
That may well be.
They were happy to see their friends again.
What good was it?
The wheel came off.
When is it due?
Where are you wandering?
Which direction is north?
Is your shirt white?
Who took the car?
Whose is this one?
Why is milk white?
Talk to your wife.
We still might win.
Roll the window down.
Winter is coming soon.
Play with the cats.
The woman is tired.
Cats are wonderful hunters.
These are word games.
We did our work.
The worker finished the job on time.
Keep on working hard!
The world is improving.
Nobody would say it.
You must write something.
She admires this writer.
She is good at writing stories for children.
She has a yard.
This year is different.
The light is yellow.
Yes, I live here.
We watched TV yesterday.
Would you like some yoghourt with your fruit?
He likes frozen yoghurt.
Do you like yogurt?
You are my sister.
We are not young.
Is your shirt white?
The book is yours.
Clean up after yourself.
The zoo is open.
Some example sentences come from the Tatoeba Project (tatoeba.org), CC BY 2.0 FR. The rest were written for MindDory. Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.
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