Vocabulary guide

Animal Vocabulary in English

Explore animal names with pronunciation videos, picture quizzes and example sentences. Start with 24 familiar animals, then learn 83 names across illustrated zoo scenes.

Words and example sentences

dog
The dog is beside the door.
cat
The cat is under the chair.
rabbit
The rabbit has long ears.
horse
The horse is in the field.
cow
The cow is eating grass.
sheep
The sheep has a thick coat.
lion
The lion is resting.
tiger
The tiger has dark stripes.
elephant
The elephant has a long trunk.
giraffe
The giraffe has a long neck.
penguin
The penguin is standing on the ice.
parrot
The parrot is on a branch.

Try it yourself

  1. Name three pets and three wild animals.
  2. Choose an animal and describe one feature.
  3. Watch a lesson and say the names without reading the labels.

Watch a related lesson

Choose a few words each day, say them aloud and use them to describe a real place or activity. Return to the list to check words you find difficult.