Hello dear readers! In order for communication with native English speakers to be comfortable, it is necessary, first of all, to master the most commonly used vocabulary. Knowing the names of animals in English is useful not only for children, but for all those who want to master this language. In our speech, we very often mention some kind of domestic or wild animal. For example, when we say “hungry like a wolf” or “tired like a dog”, or when we talk about our pets. Name animals in English Learning the names of animals in English is not so difficult even for children. After all, all domestic, wild and rare representatives of the fauna, which are very often found in the communication of carriers, are not such a large number of words. However, I immediately want to note the moment that some animals are familiar to us, but for Americans, Australians, Canadians or the British they are rare.
Also, some animals are exotic for us, but for them it is quite familiar fauna. For example, for a resident of the United States it will not be surprising to meet a skunk on the street, for a Canadian - a wolverine, for an Australian - a kangaroo, and for a Russian it is not uncommon to meet a bear or a wolf in the taiga. Therefore, today we will consider the names of animals according to the following criteria:
- Homemade
- wild
- Endangered
So, let's get started right away.
Pets in Kanglish To begin with, I will say right away that for native English speakers, a pet and a beloved pet are two completely different words. Pets that benefit a person, they call the words " domestic animals
", and a pet for entertainment and games, that is, a pet is the word" pet
". For example, a cow, a sheep, a chicken are domestic animals, and a hamster, a kitten, and a dog are pets.
And now we will find out how their names are called and pronounced in English. To do this, I suggest you study a convenient table with translation and transcription:
Word in Russian | Titles in English | Transcription |
| dog | dog | |
| puppy | puppy | ["pʌpɪ] |
| cat | cat | |
| Kitty | kitten | ["kɪtən] |
| hamster | hamster | ["haemstə] |
| cow | cow | |
| calf | calf/bull | / |
| horse | horse | |
| foal | Foal | |
| goat | goat | |
| kid | kid | |
| sheep | sheep | [ʃiːp] |
| lamb | lamb | |
| pig | pig | |
| piglet | piglets | ["pɪglɪt] |
Save this table, and at any time you can check the translation or pronunciation of a particular name.
wild animals in english
Of course, wild animals in English are a much larger number, but we will not fill our heads with unnecessary information, and we will learn only the most commonly used names and words with translation. And also we will learn how to pronounce them correctly by studying the table with transcription and translation. 
Wild Animals in English First, let's learn how to name species of wild animals in English - wild animal .
The species "herbivores" in English is called the word " herbivorous”, and “carnivorous” with the phrase “ flesh-eating"or the word" carnivorous". And what is the name of the “predator” species, everyone probably remembers from the famous film of the same name with A. Schwarzenegger - “ predatory».
And now the promised short table, but if it's not enough for you, then you can download the extended table with the translation:
Word in Russian | Titles in English | Transcription |
| a lion | lion | ["laɪən] |
| lion cub | lion's whelp | ["laɪənz welp] |
| bear | bear | |
| bear cub | bear cub | |
| elephant | elephant | ["elɪfənt] |
| baby elephant | elephant calf | ["elɪfənt kæf] |
| wolf | wolf | |
| wolf cub | wolf cub | |
| crocodile | crocodile | ["krɔkədaɪl] |
| giraffe | giraffe | [ʤɪ"rɑːf] |
| snake | snake | |
| a monkey | monkey | ["mʌŋkɪ] |
| deer | deer | |
| fawn | young deer | |
| camel | camel | ["kæm(ə)l] |
| camel | young camel | |
| Fox | Fox | |
| fox cub | kid fox | |
| kangaroo | kangaroo | [ˌkæŋg (ə)"ruː] |
| kangaroo | baby kangaroo | ["beɪbɪ ˌkæŋg (ə)"ruː] |
As you can see, wild animals do not have a separate name for animals. Instead, the word is added to the name of an adult whelp, cub, calf, baby, kid or young.
Endangered Species in English
Unfortunately, for various reasons, most often because of humans, entire species of representatives of the wild fauna disappear from our planet. Despite the fact that rare and endangered species are listed in the Red Book and are under the protection of Green Peace, they continue to be killed and destroyed from the face of the Earth. Endangered species of animals in English Our task is to find out what these species are and how they are called in English. And if you meet a disappearing animal, then in no case harm it. Pass on the beauty of wildlife to your descendants.
And now we will find out which animals are listed in the Red Book and get acquainted with the translation of their names into English:
- Amur tiger - Amur tiger
- bison
- Rhino - rhinoceros
- Cheetah
- Muskrat
- Canadian beaver - Canadian beaver
- Narwhal - Marine unicorn
Naturally, these are not all rare animals. And it is very sad that their populations are decreasing year by year.
Animals in English for kids
When children learn a foreign language, the names of animals in English are studied first of all, since for children these words are of the greatest interest. They are much more fun to study concrete nouns than abstract ones. In this case, pictures with various representatives of the fauna with translation and transcription are perfect for children. 
Names of animals in English for children Also, kids love to sing, play, have fun, read or listen to beautiful short rhymes. It will not be difficult for them to even learn a short verse in English about their favorite animal. Therefore, use this ability of children to teach them a foreign language. Here is an example of a poem with a translation that you can study with your child.
Little kids love to draw animals. Even, to put it more precisely, "reincarnate" in animals. And, I must say, it turns out they are just wonderful - any actor could envy such a talent. Why don't we use their acting skills to learn English.
Thanks to the game "Emotional Animals" we will get not one benefit, but two!
First, we can learn the names of different emotions. The second - we will learn how animals are called in English.
The game is suitable for children aged 2 to 6 years. Older children may also like it, especially if they teach this game to their younger brothers, sisters or friends.
Training
You will need two dice: one with the names of animals and the other with the names of emotions and feelings.
You can print ready-made cube templates and make them with your child.
I will also attach one blank template for you, in case your little one has his own favorite animals, and he will definitely want to include them in the game. In this case, you just need to take an empty template and draw the animals yourself and sign their names.
Game progress
The rules of the game are very simple: we roll the dice and depict what fell on them.
Let me give you a few examples...
Scared Monkey (scared monkey)
Cross cat (angry cat)
Sleepy cow (sleepy cow)
Sad elephant (sad elephant)
Necessary English words on the topic "Pets and animals" for beginners, children: a list with transcription and translation
The topic "Pets" in English is always interesting for children to study, because such lessons can be filled with various forms of work:
- Acting out dialogues
- Learning songs
- Watching cartoons
- Reading poems
- Drawing
- Hearing
In addition, the lesson involves the presence of a large number of visualizations (pictures) that children like so much.
The whole topic can be divided into several sections:
- Pets
- Farm Animals
- Animals in the forest
- Exotic animals
The main role in the study of this topic is played by vocabulary, so try to compose your own vocabulary (dictionary) and consolidate it by writing out, pronouncing and repeating each word. It is useful to write down and learn words based on transcription (signs that represent sounds). If the child is small, but already knows how to read, you can even write down the sounds in Russian letters.
Topic vocabulary 
Exercises in English for children on the topic "Pets and animals"
It is not enough just to give the child a vocabulary (a list of words on a given topic), they should also be consolidated with the help of simple and complex exercises: written or oral.
What exercises can you suggest?
- In the first part, you should label all the images so that the word matches the picture. In the second part of the task, simply connect the word and the picture with a line.
- A simple task for young children that involves rewriting words - the names of animals.
- Sign the pictures of animals with the correct words, and then fill in the crossword puzzle with them so that the letter matches are perfect (preferably using a pencil).
- Label the pictures using the suggested words in the column
- A creative task for which colored pencils are useful. In the picture, you should recognize and highlight different animals with color, naming them.
- Complete a colorful crossword puzzle using the suggested pictures (remembering their names in English).
Dialogue in English for children on the topic "Pets and animals" with translation
Play out a dialogue on the topic “Pets” in the class or with an individual student, it will help to consolidate the knowledge gained and actively use new vocabulary in speech.
Which dialogues are suitable:
Video: Animal Comparisons Dialogue - English Lesson for Kids
Phrases in English for children on the topic "Pets and animals" with translation
In order to have a good command of the topic “Animals and pets”, you should introduce into colloquial speech not only individual vocabulary units, but also whole phrases with which the child can make up stories, monologues and dialogues.
Phrases and phrases:
| English | Translation |
| I like animals | I love animals |
| I have a pet | I have a pet |
| My favorite pet is … | My favorite pet is... |
| Do you like animals? | Do you like animals? |
| My pet's name is … | My pet's name is... |
| What's your cat (dog) name? | What is the name of your cat (dog)? |
| Animals (pets) are good | Animals are very good |
| Dogs our friends | Dogs are our friends |
| Domestic pets live in a farm | Pets live on the farm |
| Exotic animals live in a tropical | Exotic animals live in the tropics |
| I have a red cat | I have a red cat |
| My dog is smart | My dog is very smart |
| Parrot is a bird | parrot is a bird |
| I feed my pet with … | I feed my pet... |
| My dog likes bones | My dog loves bones |
Songs for children in English on the topic "Pets and animals" with transcription and translation
A song in an English lesson is not only a way to escape from monotonous and difficult work, but also a very effective form of work. Relaxing and moving, memorizing vocabulary is much more pleasant and therefore it is deposited in memory much more firmly. An alternative to songs is musical cartoons, which also involve visual memory, which means they are more effective.
Songs about animals:
Video: "The animal song"
Cards in English on the topic "Pets and animals" with transcription and translation
Cards are the main visual aid in the lesson, which will help any teacher to present educational material well to children. The pictures on the cards must be bright, clear, and positive.
On the other hand, cards are individual work for each child, such as task cards where you need to enter a certain word or complete a sentence.
Thematic cards for the lesson:
Cards on the theme "animals" 
Games and riddles in English on the topic "Pets and animals"
With the help of the game, you can interest your child in learning English and help him memorize new vocabulary more easily and quickly.
What games can be used:
- Individual cards. They may have a task: solve a crossword puzzle or connect an animal and its favorite food by signing each picture.
- Puppet show. To do this, use soft toys - different animals. They can communicate or talk about themselves, for example: I am cat. My name is Foxy. I like milk. I live in a big house.
- Puzzles. You can give the characteristics of a particular animal, and the student's task will be to guess it and name it in English. For example, "Who is it?": it has white fur and a long ears. - Rabbit!
Poems in English on the topic "Pets and animals"
Learning rhymes in English will help the child not only memorize words, but also train the pronunciation of owls using intonation and stress. Pick up theme poems ahead of time and have the children memorize them to present to the class.
SECRET: To make it easier for the child to remember, invite him to recite a poem with an animal - a toy. So it will use its associations.
Poem "Little Bird" in English 
Poem in English "My cat" and "Cow says" 
Poem in English "Once I caught a fish" 
Poem in English "Pig" and "Little Turtle" 
Poem in English "I have a little turtle" and "Monkeys" 
Poem in English "Birds" and "Rooster, fox, cat and wolf" Cartoons for children on the topic "Pets and animals"
Educational cartoons will help you diversify the lesson and make it more fruitful, because children are much more interested in absorbing information through multimedia files and visuals than from text.
Game "Crocodile": one child depicts an animal, others guess it (only the English word should be called). Imitate animal sounds (as is customary in English). Talk about your pets, introduce them or show a photo. Use individual and group cards for work (preferably colorful and with pictures). Ask children to use their creativity, for example, to draw their pet beautifully and talk about it in English. Play the game "Moms and Babies": distribute the pictures among the animals and call them in English words, for example, "hen - chiken". Video: "Animals in English: video simulator"
Where to start teaching your children if you nevertheless decided to introduce your child into this world of incomprehensible sounds and words of a language that is still alien to him - English? You need to start with the objects or subjects that are most interesting in childhood. Remember when you were little. Where did you drag dads and moms in the first place? That's right - the zoo! What were your favorite shows, films and cartoons? Of course, about animals! Teaching children the names of animals
Pay attention to whom the baby reacts to on the street. He pulls your hand and shouts with delight: “Mom, look, a dog (cat, cow, etc.)!” This lively children's interest leads to the fact that even the smallest children easily remember the names of animals. It will also be easy for children to remember these names in English.
It is very convenient to learn the names from the cards that are used in the game version: you need to name in English what is shown or find the desired card by name. The cards are bright and colorful and the kids love them. This is understandable:
- They have informational value: they also introduce animals that the baby does not see with his own eyes.
- They are easy to remember and repeat.
You can read more about cards. 
Names of animals in Russian and English
Other Ways Children Remember Names
- With the help of special educational video games, the participants of which are animals.
This is the most favorite type of learning for kids, as they not only learn, but take part in an exciting game, such as Luntik, Sean the little train, etc. - According to the usual electronic dictionary, in which the sound pronunciation in English is also synthesized.
Example: Learn Words Program - According to the children's English video dictionary, which is also very convenient and exciting.
An example of such a video: - Programs, films and cartoons, songs in English
This should be a permanent audio and video background for kids. It does not matter that most of the words will be incomprehensible to them. Frames with animals will definitely attract the attention of children and help them learn the names
What video material can you advise your kids
- Programs "These funny animals", "You are an eyewitness" and other programs of the Animal Planet format
- All old Disney cartoons and new animated series
- Animation games and video tutorials
The children's TV channel Karusel is very popular now, on which, in addition to the usual interesting programs and cartoons, there is also the Funny English project - a fun learning English.
Watch the video lesson Funny English:
Goat, cow, chicken, sheep, dog with signatures in English. We have previously studied . One of the fundamental platforms on which the entire further process of mastering a foreign language is built is the names of animals in English.
Pets appear in most fairy tales, stories, are used as heroes for compiling thematic exercises and tasks. Therefore, knowing what they are called is simply necessary.
They help well to remember the names of the most common animals,; in English, each character's name is written next to it. This manual includes visual analyzers and visual memory of the baby.
If, while looking at the pictures, you read the names of the characters clearly and understandably, auditory memory will also be included in the process of studying them.
To activate motor memory, you can make cards from pictures by printing them out and sticking them on cardboard. Shifting the cards, say the name of the character.
Such an activity will become even more productive if the inscriptions indicating the names of pets in English in the pictures are separated from the image of the animal itself: you can bend the inscription to the wrong side or cut the cards into two parts.
In the first case, you can use a magnetic board or even a sheet of plain paper. We take out a picture with an animal, put it on a sheet and sign its name below. We bend the edge and compare what we wrote with what is written on the card.
In the second, looking at the animal, the baby will have to remember the name and find it among the cards with English inscriptions.
Various game exercises can be carried out with cards: for example, to play a fair: one player becomes a buyer, the other a farmer-seller. The buyer calls in English which animal he wants to buy, and the farmer "sells" him the corresponding card. Then the players switch roles.
If there are several children, you can make several sets of cards and arrange a competition: sorting through a stack of cards, each child names the animal that fell out to him. The winner is the one who does not make mistakes and pronounces the words quickly, without thinking.
The material is considered fully mastered when, having heard the name of an animal in Russian, the child can write it correctly in English, and vice versa. Then you can play with your child by composing. In the event that the baby does not yet have writing skills, you can limit yourself to the oral form of answers.
