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title: "English Words by Level: 8,640 Words, A1 to C2 | VocaFlare"
description: "Complete English word lists for every CEFR level, A1 to C2: 8,640 words with meanings and example sentences. Free PDF downloads, ready to practice with an AI language tutor."
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# English Words by Level: 8,640 Words, A1 to C2

Pick your level, download the list as a PDF, then speak the words with an AI language tutor.

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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A2

Elementary

1,240 words

words for daily routines, travel, and simple opinions

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B1

Intermediate

2,139 words

words to explain plans, experiences, and opinions with confidence

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B2

Upper Intermediate

2,415 words

words for work, argument, and nuance-heavy conversation

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C1

Advanced

912 words

academic and professional vocabulary for demanding contexts

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C2

Proficient

874 words

rare, precise words that separate proficient speakers from advanced ones

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> The 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.
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> [Cambridge English, Common European Framework of Reference](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/cefr/)

## English words by letter count

Looking for words of an exact length? Each list holds every word of that many letters, with meanings.

[3-letter English words](https://vocaflare.com/en/english/3-letter-words)[4-letter English words](https://vocaflare.com/en/english/4-letter-words)[5-letter English words](https://vocaflare.com/en/english/5-letter-words)[6-letter English words](https://vocaflare.com/en/english/6-letter-words)[7-letter English words](https://vocaflare.com/en/english/7-letter-words)[8-letter English words](https://vocaflare.com/en/english/8-letter-words)[9-letter English words](https://vocaflare.com/en/english/9-letter-words)[10-letter English words](https://vocaflare.com/en/english/10-letter-words)[11-letter English words](https://vocaflare.com/en/english/11-letter-words)[12-letter English words](https://vocaflare.com/en/english/12-letter-words)

## Not sure which level to pick?

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