Level 1: Animals & Pets

Bark (v. to bark) - sound dogs make.

Example:

My neighbor ’s dog always barks at me when I pass by their house.

Feathers - the bird ’s body covering.

Example:

This parrot ’s name is Cacadoo, and it has extremely colorful feathers.

Food bowl - a special container used for serving food to pets.

Example:

I cannot find my dog ’s food bowl.

ID tag - a little tag attached to the collar of a dog or cat with information about its owner.

Example:

In some countries, all pets must have ID tags to identify them in case they get lost.

Meow (v. to meow) - sound cats make.

Example:

My cat, Moris, usually loudly meows when he realizes that I ’m about to feed him.

Pet - an animal that you keep at home as your companion.

Example:

Charlie has a few pets in his house - a cat, a hamster, and a parrot.

Pet shop - a store that sells food and other goods for pets.

Example:

We are out of cat food, so we must go to a pet shop on our way home.

To bite - to use one ’s teeth to cut into something.

Example:

Don ’t touch this dog! It may bite you.

To walk (a dog) - to go for a walk with one ’s dog.

Example:

I will cook dinner in an hour. I need to walk my dog now.

Vet - a person who takes care of sick or hurt animals.

Example:

Charlie ’s uncle is a professional vet, he can give you some advice considering your cat.

Bird - a small animal covered in feathers that can fly.

Example:

The birds are singing in the garden.

Cat - a domesticated animal, covered in fur with a tail and whiskers. It is often kept as a pet to catch mice.

Example:

Cats are extremely popular on social media. Many videos with cats have millions of views and likes.

Chicken - a domestic fowl that produces eggs.

Example:

My grandfather keeps chicken for eggs and meat.

Cow - a female domesticated ox breed kept for milk.

Example:

This milk comes from an organic farm where cows are treated with love and care.

Dog - a domesticated mammal that has a great sense of smell, is covered in fur, and barks.

Example:

My dog is my best friend. He ’s particularly loyal and always defends me if he thinks that I am in danger.

Elephant - a large mammal native to Africa and Southern Asia that has a prehensile trunk, big ears, and ivory tusks.

Example:

In India, tourists often ride elephants, but I personally find this practice cruel and do not support it.

Fish - a limbless animal with fins and gills that lives in water.

Example:

Even though there are a lot of fish in this lake, fishing is prohibited here since it is a biosphere reserve.

Fox - a mammal of the dog family that has a notorious fluffy tail and usually has ginger fur.

Example:

Foxes are known to be particularly cunning and sly.

Hamster - a small animal with big cheeks for storing and/or transporting food.

Example:

My daughter really wants to have a hamster, and I ’m thinking of getting her one for her birthday.

Horse - a large mammal with hooves, mane, and tail often, used for racing, riding, and carrying carriages.

Example:

Owning a horse is rather expensive since it needs special treatment.

Kitten - a young cat.

Example:

Our rescue team found three homeless kittens in the park.

Lion - a large cat native to Africa that is usually tawny-colored. Male lions have a large mane.

Example:

Lion hunting is prohibited here, but some poachers still kill the lions in this area to sell their fur.

Monkey - a medium-sized primate that has a long tail and is native to tropical countries.

Example:

There is a theory that humans evolved from monkeys, but nobody can confirm that it is 100% correct.

Mouse (pl. mice) - a small animal that usually has a long tail and a pointed snout.

Example:

Cats were considered sacred animals in Ancient Egypt because they caught mice and therefore protected valuable grains in warehouses.

Puppy - a young dog.

Example:

My brother was so happy when we gave him a puppy for his birthday.

Rabbit - a mid-sized animal covered in fur, with long ears, and a short tail.

Example:

When I was a kid, I had a rabbit as a pet.

Sheep - a domesticated animal with a thick wooly coat and curved horns, usually kept for getting wool and sometimes milk and meat.

Example:

If you cannot fall asleep, you can try counting sheep going through a fence.

Tiger - a large cat with black and orange stripes native to Asian forests.

Example:

Meeting a tiger in the wild is quite dangerous, especially for inexperienced people.