TOCFL A2 Vocabulary
500 more words that take you from survival phrases to real conversations.
Words
500
Band
A
CEFR
A2
What Makes A2 Vocabulary Different
A2 doubles your vocabulary to 1,000 words and unlocks something A1 cannot: the ability to have simple conversations, not just say individual words. You move from ordering food to discussing what you want to eat, from saying your name to talking about your family. This is where Mandarin starts feeling like a language you can use.
- Introduces question words and sentence patterns essential for two-way conversation
- Time expressions expand beyond to include past and future references
- Basic opinion and preference vocabulary emerges
- Daily routine vocabulary lets you describe your schedule and habits
Sample A2 Vocabulary
These characters are representative of the vocabulary at this level
A2 Summary
- Vocabulary
- 500 words
- Total Band
- 1,000 words (Band A)
- Register
- Everyday Spoken
- CEFR
- A2
Target Users
Learners who can produce single phrases and want to reach genuine conversational ability
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Band A - Novice
1,000 words
Basic daily communication
Band B - Intermediate
2,000 words
Social and workplace contexts
Band C - Advanced
2,500 words
Academic and professional fluency
Advanced - Superior
3,000 words
Superior proficiency
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The complete A2 vocabulary list includes 500 words with traditional characters, pinyin, English definitions, and parts of speech.
Topics Covered
Making plans, describing daily routines, expressing preferences, simple directions, weather, telling time, hobbies
What You Can Do
- Make plans and invite others
- Describe your daily routine and schedule
- Express simple preferences and opinions
- Ask and answer questions about familiar topics
Study Tip for A2
Practice forming complete sentences rather than individual words. A2 is where grammar patterns begin to matter as much as vocabulary.
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