A2 Flyers Vocabulary: Places & Directions
Cambridge A2 Flyers introduces 29 new places & directions words, on top of the 33 from earlier levels — 62 in total for the exam, because YLE vocabulary is cumulative. The new words are below with meanings, examples and audio; the earlier ones are listed further down.
New at A2 Flyers: 29 words
| Word | Type | Meaning | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
airport  | noun | A place where planes take off and land. | We went to the airport to pick up Grandma. |
bank  | noun | A place where people keep their money safe. | I went to the bank with my dad. |
bridge  | noun | It is something that goes over a road or river. | We walked across the bridge to get to the park. |
castle  | noun | A big, strong building where kings and queens lived long ago. | We saw a very old castle on our trip. |
club  | noun | A group of people who meet to do something they like together. | I like my book club, because we read cool stories. |
college  | noun | A place where people go to study after high school. | My big sister goes to college in another city. |
corner  | noun | Where two lines or walls meet. | I left my bike by the corner of the house. |
east  | noun | It is the direction where the sun comes up in the morning. | My bedroom window faces east, so it's sunny. |
factory  | noun | It is a place where things are made by machines and people. | My dad works at a factory making toys. |
front | adjective, noun | The part of something that faces forward or is seen first. | We sat in the front of the car. |
get to  | verb | To have the chance to do something. | I get to play outside because I finished my homework. |
London  | noun | A very big city in England, it is the capital. | My aunt lives in London, and I visit her often. |
middle  | noun, adjective | It's the center or halfway point between two things. | My sandwich had cheese in the middle. |
museum  | noun | A place where old or interesting things are kept for people to see. | We went to the museum to see dinosaur bones. |
north  | noun | It is the direction to the top of a map. | Our house faces north, so it's sunny at the back. |
over | adverb, preposition | Finished or ended. | The game is over, so let's go home. |
path  | noun | A way to walk or go somewhere. | We walked on the path to school. |
police station  | noun | It is the place where police officers work. | My dad is a police officer, and he works at the police station. |
post office  | noun | A place where you can send letters and packages. | We went to the post office to mail a card. |
restaurant  | noun | It's a place where you can buy and eat food. | Let's go to a restaurant because I'm hungry. |
right  | noun | Correct or not wrong. | You are right, the sky is blue. |
skyscraper  | noun | A very tall building in a city. | The skyscraper is so tall, I can see it from my house. |
south  | noun | It is the direction below you on a map. | My grandma lives south of the park. |
stadium  | noun | A big place where people watch sports or concerts. | We went to the stadium to see the football game. |
straight on | adverb | To go forward without turning. | Go straight on at the lights, and you will see the shop. |
theater  | noun | A place where you can watch plays and shows. | We went to the theater to see a fun play. |
university  | noun | It is a place where you can study after school to learn more. | My big sister wants to go to university. |
way  | noun | A path or road to go somewhere. | This is the best way to get to school. |
west  | noun | It is the direction where the sun goes down. | The park is west of my house. |
A place where planes take off and land.
We went to the airport to pick up Grandma.
A place where people keep their money safe.
I went to the bank with my dad.
It is something that goes over a road or river.
We walked across the bridge to get to the park.
A big, strong building where kings and queens lived long ago.
We saw a very old castle on our trip.
A group of people who meet to do something they like together.
I like my book club, because we read cool stories.
A place where people go to study after high school.
My big sister goes to college in another city.
Where two lines or walls meet.
I left my bike by the corner of the house.
It is the direction where the sun comes up in the morning.
My bedroom window faces east, so it's sunny.
It is a place where things are made by machines and people.
My dad works at a factory making toys.
The part of something that faces forward or is seen first.
We sat in the front of the car.
To have the chance to do something.
I get to play outside because I finished my homework.
A very big city in England, it is the capital.
My aunt lives in London, and I visit her often.
It's the center or halfway point between two things.
My sandwich had cheese in the middle.
A place where old or interesting things are kept for people to see.
We went to the museum to see dinosaur bones.
It is the direction to the top of a map.
Our house faces north, so it's sunny at the back.
Finished or ended.
The game is over, so let's go home.
A way to walk or go somewhere.
We walked on the path to school.
It is the place where police officers work.
My dad is a police officer, and he works at the police station.
A place where you can send letters and packages.
We went to the post office to mail a card.
It's a place where you can buy and eat food.
Let's go to a restaurant because I'm hungry.
Correct or not wrong.
You are right, the sky is blue.
A very tall building in a city.
The skyscraper is so tall, I can see it from my house.
It is the direction below you on a map.
My grandma lives south of the park.
A big place where people watch sports or concerts.
We went to the stadium to see the football game.
To go forward without turning.
Go straight on at the lights, and you will see the shop.
A place where you can watch plays and shows.
We went to the theater to see a fun play.
It is a place where you can study after school to learn more.
My big sister wants to go to university.
A path or road to go somewhere.
This is the best way to get to school.
It is the direction where the sun goes down.
The park is west of my house.
Also needed from earlier levels: 33 words
The A2 Flyers exam re-uses every places & directions word from the earlier YLE levels. Your child should know these too — tap any word to hear it.
From Pre-A1 Starters (13 words)
From A1 Movers (20 words)
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Frequently asked questions
How many places & directions words are in the A2 Flyers wordlist?
A2 Flyers introduces 29 new places & directions words, including airport, bank, bridge. Together with the earlier levels, your child needs 62 places & directions words in total for the A2 Flyers exam.
Does my child also need the places & directions words from earlier levels?
Yes. Cambridge YLE vocabulary is cumulative: the A2 Flyers exam can use any word from the earlier levels. That's why this page also lists the 33 places & directions words from earlier levels further down.
Is this the official Cambridge list?
This page is aligned with the official Cambridge English A2 Flyers vocabulary list, with kid-friendly definitions, example sentences and audio added by FlyersEnglish. FlyersEnglish is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge; the official PDF wordlists are available at cambridgeenglish.org.
FlyersEnglish is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge. This page is aligned with the official Cambridge English wordlists; the official PDFs are available at cambridgeenglish.org.
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