problem
A2noun · /ˈprɑbləm/
A situation that is difficult and needs to be solved
“We need to find a solution to this problem.”
This is the A2 vocabulary list from Wordineer’s CEFR ESL dataset (11 words at this level). Each word has part of speech, American English IPA, a plain-language definition, and an example sentence — see the source and methodology.
noun · /ˈprɑbləm/
A situation that is difficult and needs to be solved
“We need to find a solution to this problem.”
adjective · /ˈspɛʃəl/
Different from what is usual; important
“Today is a very special occasion.”
noun · /ˈfjutʃər/
The time that will come after the present
“What do you want to do in the future?”
adjective · /ˈbjutəfəl/
Very attractive or pleasing to look at
“What a beautiful sunset!”
verb · /ˈpræktəs/
To do something repeatedly in order to improve
“You should practice speaking English every day.”
noun · /ˈkʌltʃər/
The customs, beliefs, and arts of a society
“I am learning about Japanese culture.”
noun · /ˈwɛðər/
The conditions outside, such as rain, sun, or wind
“The weather is sunny today.”
adjective · /ˈhɛlθi/
In good physical condition; not sick
“Eating vegetables helps you stay healthy.”
verb · /dɪˈsaɪd/
To choose something after thinking about it
“I decided to study English.”
noun · /ˈdʒɜrni/
A long trip from one place to another
“The journey took three hours by train.”
adjective · /ˈnɜrvəs/
Worried or anxious about something
“She was nervous before her exam.”
| Word | Part of speech |
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| beautiful | adjective |
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| culture | noun |
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| decide | verb |
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| future | noun |
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| healthy | adjective |
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| journey | noun |
| Word | Part of speech |
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| nervous | adjective |
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| practice | verb |
| problem | noun |
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| special | adjective |
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| weather | noun |
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American English IPA, transcribed from the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. Stress marks: ˈ primary, ˌ secondary.
Built and maintained by Garrick Dee. Last verified: 2026-09-29 · Dataset v1.0.0 · Sources: wordfreq (Zipf, en), CMU Pronouncing Dictionary (via NLTK).
Cite: Wordineer CEFR ESL Vocabulary (v1.0.0), Garrick Dee, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.