Animals | Beginner Vocabulary

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Learn to talk about animals in English

In this topic, you will learn vocabulary about animals.

Learn 16 words to describe animals

Use these flashcards to learn the meaning of the terms for this unit. You can also practice the pronunciation by listening to the audio on each card.

Practice Exercises for Animals Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Remember the vocabulary with this flashcard activity

Exercise 2 – Practice using the vocabulary in context

Exercise 3 – Listening activity

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Vocabulary Quiz

Let us review the vocabulary terms to describe animals.

TermPart of speechDefinition
animalnouna living organism that lives on land or in water
birdnoun🐦 an animal that has feathers and most of them can fly
carryverbto take something or someone with you
catnoun🐈
cownoun🐄
dognoun 🐕
findverb🔍 to search for something
hearverb🔊 an act done through the ear 
horsenoun🐎
petnounany animal that you can have at home
pignoun🐖
runverb 🏃 to move using your legs at a speed faster than a walk
seeverb👀 act done through the eyes
sheepnoun🐑
walkverb🚶‍♂️ to move using your legs at a slow pace
zoonouna place where wild animals are kept