Word Lists
Curated vocabulary lists for every stage of learning.
These lists are built to help families and teachers browse by level, build language confidence, and move into the dictionary whenever a word needs a deeper explanation.
Level
Preschool
Gentle vocabulary for early oral language, routines, feelings, and classroom play.
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Foundation
Core phonics and early reading vocabulary for children beginning formal literacy learning.
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Year 3
A practical vocabulary set for reading comprehension, topic learning, and stronger sentence writing.
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Year 6
Academic vocabulary for explanation, evidence, and more complex reading tasks.
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Year 9
More abstract, academic vocabulary for secondary reading, discussion, and writing.
View word listEvery word list is linked to the ReadingWillow Dictionary so learners can move from a simple list into meaning, pronunciation, and related words without losing momentum.