For complete beginners — learn the most common words for the natural world around you, from the sun and sky to animals and water.
Free Environment & Nature vocabulary flashcards at the A1 level — all 35 words with definitions and examples. Study them with spaced repetition and start using these words in everyday conversation.
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water
a clear liquid that falls as rain and fills rivers, lakes, and oceans.
tree
a tall plant with a thick wooden trunk, branches, and leaves.
animal
a living creature that can move and breathe, such as a dog, bird, or fish.
flower
the colourful part of a plant that blooms and often smells nice.
mountain
a very large, high area of land with steep sides.
sea
a large area of salt water that covers much of the earth.
river
a long natural flow of water that moves across the land toward the sea.
grass
a green plant with thin flat leaves that covers fields and lawns.
leaf
a flat, thin green part that grows on a branch or stem of a plant.
rock
a hard, solid piece of stone found on the ground or in the earth.
lake
a large area of still water surrounded by land.
forest
a large area of land covered with many trees growing close together.
grow
to become bigger over time, as plants and living things do.
green
relating to the colour of grass and healthy plant leaves.
garden
a piece of land next to a house where plants, flowers, or vegetables are grown.
earth
the soil and ground on which plants grow and people walk.
bug
a small insect or creature that lives on plants, in the soil, or in the air.
big
large in size; greater than average.
small
little in size; less than average.
plant
a living thing that grows in soil and uses sunlight to make food.
rubbish
waste material that people throw away because it is no longer wanted.
bin
a container where you put rubbish.
clean
free from dirt or mess.
dirty
covered with dirt or not clean.
hill
an area of land that is higher than the land around it, but smaller than a mountain.
park
an open area with grass and trees where people can walk and play.
path
a narrow way for walking, often through fields or woods.
sand
very small pieces of rock found on beaches and in deserts.
farm
an area of land used for growing crops or keeping animals.
pick
to take a flower, fruit, or plant from where it is growing.
stream
a small narrow river.
pond
a small area of still water, smaller than a lake.
shade
a cool, dark place out of direct sunlight, often under a tree.
root
the part of a plant that grows under the ground.
log
a thick piece of wood from a tree that has fallen or been cut down.