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English Vocabulary Course for Elementary School Children
This course will cover essential vocabulary topics with examples and exercises to make learning engaging and effective.
1. Numbers (Les Nombres)
Details: We'll start with basic counting numbers and then move to ordinal numbers.
Vocabulary:
- Zero (zéro)
- One (un)
- Two (deux)
- Three (trois)
- Four (quatre)
- Five (cinq)
- Six (six)
- Seven (sept)
- Eight (huit)
- Nine (neuf)
- Ten (dix)
- Eleven (onze)
- Twelve (douze)
- Thirteen (treize)
- Fourteen (quatorze)
- Fifteen (quinze)
- Sixteen (seize)
- Seventeen (dix-sept)
- Eighteen (dix-huit)
- Nineteen (dix-neuf)
- Twenty (vingt)
- Thirty (trente)
- Forty (quarante)
- Fifty (cinquante)
- Hundred (cent)
Ordinal Numbers:
- First (premier)
- Second (deuxième)
- Third (troisième)
- Fourth (quatrième)
- Fifth (cinquième)
Examples:
- "I have two apples." (J'ai deux pommes.)
- "She is the first in line." (Elle est la première dans la file.)
- "There are ten pencils on the desk." (Il y a dix crayons sur le bureau.)
Exercise 1.1: Counting Fun
Count the objects in each picture and write the number in English.
(Imagine pictures here: 3 balls, 7 flowers, 1 book, 5 birds)
- ___ balls
- ___ flowers
- ___ book
- ___ birds
Exercise 1.2: Ordinal Race
Draw five animals in a line. Label them with their ordinal position (first, second, third, fourth, fifth).
(Imagine a drawing of a cat, dog, rabbit, fish, and bird in a line with labels)
2. Colors (Les Couleurs)
Details: We'll learn the names of common colors.
Vocabulary:
- Red (rouge)
- Blue (bleu)
- Yellow (jaune)
- Green (vert)
- Orange (orange)
- Purple (violet)
- Pink (rose)
- Brown (brun)
- Black (noir)
- White (blanc)
- Gray (gris)
Examples:
- "The sky is blue." (Le ciel est bleu.)
- "My favorite color is red." (Ma couleur préférée est le rouge.)
- "The grass is green." (L'herbe est verte.)
Exercise 2.1: Color Matching
Draw a line to match the English color word with the correct color.
- Red ⚫
- Blue ⚪
- Yellow 🔴
- Green 🔵
Exercise 2.2: Color Hunt
Find three objects in your classroom or home that are the following colors and write them down:
- Yellow: ___
- Blue: ___
- Green: ___
3. Days of the Week (Les Jours de la Semaine)
Details: We'll learn the seven days of the week and their order.
Vocabulary:
- Monday (lundi)
- Tuesday (mardi)
- Wednesday (mercredi)
- Thursday (jeudi)
- Friday (vendredi)
- Saturday (samedi)
- Sunday (dimanche)
Examples:
- "Today is Wednesday." (Aujourd'hui, c'est mercredi.)
- "We go to school from Monday to Friday." (Nous allons à l'école du lundi au vendredi.)
- "I play with my friends on Saturday and Sunday." (Je joue avec mes amis le samedi et le dimanche.)
Exercise 3.1: Order the Days
Write the days of the week in the correct order.
___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___
Exercise 3.2: What Day Is It?
Fill in the missing day:
- Sunday, ___, Tuesday
- Wednesday, ___, Friday
- Friday, ___, Sunday
4. Months (Les Mois)
Details: We'll learn the twelve months of the year and their order.
Vocabulary:
- January (janvier)
- February (février)
- March (mars)
- April (avril)
- May (mai)
- June (juin)
- July (juillet)
- August (août)
- September (septembre)
- October (octobre)
- November (novembre)
- December (décembre)
Examples:
- "My birthday is in June." (Mon anniversaire est en juin.)
- "Christmas is in December." (Noël est en décembre.)
- "School starts in September." (L'école commence en septembre.)
Exercise 4.1: Match the Month
Draw a line to match the English month with its French translation.
- January août
- July janvier
- August juillet
Exercise 4.2: Fill in the Missing Month
Write the missing month in each sequence:
- March, ___, May
- October, ___, December
- June, ___, August
5. Animals (Les Animaux)
Details: We'll learn the names of common animals.
Vocabulary:
- Cat (chat)
- Dog (chien)
- Bird (oiseau)
- Fish (poisson)
- Rabbit (lapin)
- Horse (cheval)
- Cow (vache)
- Pig (cochon)
- Sheep (mouton)
- Chicken (poulet)
- Lion (lion)
- Tiger (tigre)
- Elephant (éléphant)
- Monkey (singe)
Examples:
- "I have a pet dog." (J'ai un chien comme animal de compagnie.)
- "The cat is sleeping." (Le chat dort.)
- "Look at the big elephant!" (Regarde le grand éléphant !)
Exercise 5.1: Animal Sounds
Match the animal with the sound it makes (write the English word for the sound):
- Cat ___ (meow, bark, chirp)
- Dog ___ (meow, bark, chirp)
- Bird ___ (meow, bark, chirp)
Exercise 5.2: Draw Your Favorite Animal
Draw your favorite animal and write its name in English.
(Imagine a space for drawing)
My favorite animal is a __.
6. Food (La Nourriture)
Details: We'll learn the names of common food items.
Vocabulary:
- Apple (pomme)
- Banana (banane)
- Orange (orange)
- Milk (lait)
- Water (eau)
- Bread (pain)
- Cheese (fromage)
- Egg (œuf)
- Chicken (poulet – as food)
- Fish (poisson – as food)
- Rice (riz)
- Pasta (pâtes)
- Pizza (pizza)
- Cake (gâteau)
- Candy (bonbon)
Examples:
- "I like to eat apples." (J'aime manger des pommes.)
- "Please give me some water." (S'il te plaît, donne-moi de l'eau.)
- "We are having pizza for dinner." (Nous mangeons de la pizza pour le dîner.)
Exercise 6.1: Food Groups
Put the following food words into the correct groups (Fruit, Drink, Other):
Apple, Milk, Bread, Banana, Water, Cheese
- Fruit: ___, ___
- Drink: ___, ___
- Other: ___, ___
Exercise 6.2: My Favorite Food
Draw your favorite food and write its name in English.
(Imagine a space for drawing)
My favorite food is __.
7. Clothes (Les Vêtements)
Details: We'll learn the names of common clothing items.
Vocabulary:
- Shirt (chemise)
- T-shirt (t-shirt)
- Pants (pantalon)
- Shorts (short)
- Dress (robe)
- Skirt (jupe)
- Jacket (veste)
- Coat (manteau)
- Shoes (chaussures)
- Socks (chaussettes)
- Hat (chapeau)
Examples:
- "I am wearing a blue shirt." (Je porte une chemise bleue.)
- "It's cold, so I need my coat." (Il fait froid, donc j'ai besoin de mon manteau.)
- "She has a pretty dress." (Elle a une jolie robe.)
Exercise 7.1: Match the Clothes
Draw a line to match the English clothing word with its picture.
(Imagine pictures here: a shirt, a pair of pants, a hat)
- Shirt (picture of pants)
- Pants (picture of a hat)
- Hat (picture of a shirt)
Exercise 7.2: What Are You Wearing?
Write down three items of clothing you are wearing right now in English.
8. Family (La Famille)
Details: We'll learn the names of family members.
Vocabulary:
- Mother (mère)
- Father (père)
- Brother (frère)
- Sister (sœur)
- Grandmother (grand-mère)
- Grandfather (grand-père)
- Baby (bébé)
Examples:
- "This is my mother." (Voici ma mère.)
- "I have one brother and two sisters." (J'ai un frère et deux sœurs.)
- "My grandmother tells great stories." (Ma grand-mère raconte de belles histoires.)
Exercise 8.1: Family Tree
Draw a simple family tree and label the members in English (mother, father, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather).
(Imagine a simple family tree diagram)
Exercise 8.2: Who Is It?
Fill in the missing family member word:
- Your mother's mother is your __.
- Your father's father is your __.
- Your parents' son is your __.
9. Parts of the Body (Les Parties du Corps)
Details: We'll learn the names of common body parts.
Vocabulary:
- Head (tête)
- Hair (cheveux)
- Eyes (yeux)
- Nose (nez)
- Mouth (bouche)
- Ears (oreilles)
- Hands (mains)
- Fingers (doigts)
- Legs (jambes)
- Feet (pieds)
- Toes (orteils)
Examples:
- "Touch your head." (Touche ta tête.)
- "She has long hair." (Elle a de longs cheveux.)
- "I can clap my hands." (Je peux taper dans mes mains.)
Exercise 9.1: Label the Body Parts
Draw a simple picture of a person and label the following body parts in English: head, eyes, nose, mouth, hands, feet.
(Imagine a simple drawing of a person with lines pointing to different body parts)
Exercise 9.2: How Many?
Fill in the blanks:
- You have ___ eyes.
- You have ___ fingers on one hand.
- You have ___ toes on two feet.
10. Objects in the Classroom (Les Objets de la Classe)
Details: We'll learn the names of common objects found in a classroom.
Vocabulary:
- Book (livre)
- Pencil (crayon)
- Pen (stylo)
- Desk (bureau)
- Chair (chaise)
- Table (table)
- Board (tableau)
- Eraser (gomme)
- Ruler (règle)
- Bag (sac)
- Notebook (cahier)
Examples:
- "Open your book." (Ouvre ton livre.)
- "I need a pencil to write." (J'ai besoin d'un crayon pour écrire.)
- "The teacher is writing on the board." (Le professeur écrit au tableau.)
Exercise 10.1: Find the Objects
Look around your classroom or home and write down the English names of three objects you see.
Exercise 10.2: What Do We Use It For?
Match the object with its use:
- Pencil To sit on
- Chair To write
- Book To measure lines
- Ruler To read
11. Actions (Les Actions)
Details: We'll learn the names of common actions (verbs).
Vocabulary:
- Run (courir)
- Walk (marcher)
- Jump (sauter)
- Read (lire)
- Write (écrire)
- Draw (dessiner)
- Eat (manger)
- Drink (boire)
- Sleep (dormir)
- Play (jouer)
- Listen (écouter)
- Speak (parler)
Examples:
- "The children run in the park." (Les enfants courent dans le parc.)
- "I like to read books." (J'aime lire des livres.)
- "We eat lunch at school." (Nous mangeons le déjeuner à l'école.)
Exercise 11.1: Action Pictures
Draw a picture for each of the following actions: run, read, eat. Label your drawings with the English action word.
(Imagine three spaces for drawings with labels)
Exercise 11.2: Complete the Sentence
Fill in the blank with the correct action word:
- I like to __ with my friends. (play, sleep, eat)
- The baby is __ in her bed. (run, sleep, draw)
- We __ stories in class. (write, drink, read)
This comprehensive vocabulary course provides a solid foundation in essential English words for elementary school children. Encourage regular practice and make learning fun! Let me know if you'd like more exercises or want to explore any of these topics further.
Fiche de révision
Absolutely! Here's a concise revision sheet to help remember all the vocabulary we covered:
English Vocabulary Revision Sheet for Kids
1. Numbers:
- 0-20, 30, 40, 50, 100
- First, second, third, fourth, fifth
2. Colors:
- Red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, pink, brown, black, white, gray
3. Days of the Week:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
4. Months:
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
5. Animals:
- Cat, dog, bird, fish, rabbit, horse, cow, pig, sheep, chicken, lion, tiger, elephant, monkey
6. Food:
- Apple, banana, orange, milk, water, bread, cheese, egg, chicken, fish, rice, pasta, pizza, cake, candy
7. Clothes:
- Shirt, t-shirt, pants, shorts, dress, skirt, jacket, coat, shoes, socks, hat
8. Family:
- Mother, father, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, baby
9. Parts of the Body:
- Head, hair, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hands, fingers, legs, feet, toes
10. Objects in the Classroom:
- Book, pencil, pen, desk, chair, table, board, eraser, ruler, bag, notebook
11. Actions:
- Run, walk, jump, read, write, draw, eat, drink, sleep, play, listen, speak
Tips for Remembering:
- Flashcards: Make cards with the English word on one side and a picture or the French word on the other.
- Label things: Put sticky notes with the English names on objects around your home or classroom.
- Sing songs: There are many English songs for numbers, days, and months!
- Play games: Try matching games with words and pictures.
- Use the words: Speak in English whenever you can!
This sheet gives you a quick overview of all the vocabulary. Keep practicing, and you'll remember them easily! Let me know if you'd like any specific topic explained again.