English vocabulary

Animals in English.

12 everyday animals words with pictures. Tap to hear each one in a British voice; choose your language from the menu to see each meaning.

dog
cat
horse
cow
pig
hen
bird
fish
rabbit
mouse
sheep
duck

About these animals words

These 12 words cover animals in everyday English, from dog and cat to duck. Listen to each one in a British voice, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.

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What are the most common English words for animals?

This page lists 12 everyday animals words in English: dog, cat, horse, cow, pig, hen, bird, fish, rabbit, mouse, sheep, duck. Each one has a picture and a British audio clip.

How can I learn animals vocabulary quickly?

Listen to each word, say it aloud, then use it in a sentence. Hearing a word and typing it in English Dictation, and spotting it in the phrasebook conversations, helps it stick.

Is this British or American English?

The audio is a British voice and the spelling is British (for example, colour). A few words differ in American English.

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