CEFR Word Lists

The 7ESL CEFR Word Lists let you browse English vocabulary by level, so you always study the right words for your stage. CEFR is the Common European Framework of Reference, the six-level scale (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) used worldwide to describe language ability. Pick a level and the tool shows you the words that belong to it, drawn from real frequency data, so beginners see everyday essentials and advanced learners see the rarer, more precise vocabulary that marks fluent English.

How to use the CEFR Word Lists

Choose a CEFR level from the dropdown -- it opens at A1, the most basic level -- and the list loads instantly. Add a part of speech filter to focus on just nouns, verbs, adjectives, or another category, which is handy when you want, for example, a set of B1 verbs to practise. Change either filter and the list updates straight away. The words are ordered so the most useful, highest-frequency items come first.

Reading the results

Each word appears as a tile with a colour-coded CEFR level badge matching the level you chose, running from green at A1 to red at C2, and a small colour key sits above the grid to remind you what each colour means. Every tile also shows the part of speech, and where available the pronunciation and a frequency indicator, so you understand not just the word but how common and how advanced it is. You can open any word to see its full definition and connected synonyms and rhymes.

Studying with CEFR levels

Levels give your vocabulary learning a clear order. Master the A1 and A2 lists first -- these high-frequency words cover most of everyday speech -- before moving up to B1 and B2, where you broaden into more varied topics, and finally C1 and C2, where you add nuance and precision. Studying one level and one part of speech at a time keeps each session focused and measurable. Teachers can use the lists to set level-appropriate vocabulary goals, and learners preparing for exams can target exactly the band they need.