CEFR A2 vocabulary crosswords
A2 is the step after A1: words for travel, shopping, work, feelings and everyday plans. Pick a topic and the tool chooses A2 words and writes a short English definition for each. It’s useful for revision with students working at A2 level, including those preparing for A2-level exams.
A2 words by topic
- Things at home (30 words)
- Food and drink (13 words)
- Town and shopping (44 words)
- Hobbies, arts and media (28 words)
- Family and people (17 words)
- Work and jobs (29 words)
- School and learning (37 words)
- Countries and nations (15 words)
- Travel and holidays (24 words)
- News and modern life (21 words)
- Common verbs (182 words)
- Common adjectives (193 words)
Every word is CEFR A2 in the CEFR-J Wordlist. A1 words are on the A1 page.
How teachers use it
- Revision: one topic per lesson, clues only.
- Mixed-level classes: give stronger students the clues-only sheet and others the word-bank version of the same puzzle.
- Homework: send the link and students check their own answers.
Sample list: Town and shopping
- fashion — popular style of clothes
- bush — a small tree with many branches
- lane — a narrow road
- branch — a part of a tree that grows from the trunk
- sample — a small part that shows what the whole is like
- road — cars drive on it
- wallet — a small case for money
- handbag — a small bag for carrying money, keys and a phone
- fence — a wall of wood or wire around a garden
- museum — a place with old and interesting things to see
FAQ
Is this the official word list for an exam?
No. CEFR-J places words at CEFR levels; exam boards publish their own lists. Our A2 words are a good match for A2-level study, but not a copy of any exam list.
Are A1 words included?
No. This page uses A2 words only. Use the A1 page, or the A1 + A2 bundle, for both levels.
Can I use the worksheets in class?
Yes, anything you make here is yours to print and copy for your students.