Basic Vocabulary

Top 2,000 by frequency · 1398 words

Basic vocabulary is the most frequent 2,000 words in English — the core you need for everyday reading, writing, and conversation. These words cover roughly CEFR A1–A2 and appear constantly, so learning them first gives the fastest gains in understanding.

Words in this level

Showing the 300 most frequent of 1398 words in this level.