English Words by Level: 8,640 Words, A1 to C2
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VocaFlare publishes the complete English word list for every CEFR level from A1 to C2, 8,640 words graded by the CEFR-J Vocabulary Profile and the Octanove Vocabulary Profile. Every word comes with its part of speech, its meaning in seven languages, and an example sentence, and every level can be downloaded as a PDF. The same lists are used to prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC and Cambridge exams; each level page states which score band it corresponds to. Any list can be practiced with flashcards, played as a word game, or spoken out loud with an AI language tutor.
A1
Beginner
1,060 words
the everyday survival words every beginner needs first
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Elementary
1,240 words
words for daily routines, travel, and simple opinions
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Intermediate
2,139 words
words to explain plans, experiences, and opinions with confidence
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Upper Intermediate
2,415 words
words for work, argument, and nuance-heavy conversation
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Advanced
912 words
academic and professional vocabulary for demanding contexts
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Proficient
874 words
rare, precise words that separate proficient speakers from advanced ones
Open the listThe Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability. It describes language ability on a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language.
Cambridge English, Common European Framework of Reference
English words by letter count
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