A is for Adventure
Explore eight A words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.
Words for A
Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.
Apple
| English | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | سیب | |
| Spanish | Manzana | |
| French | Pomme |
Fun fact: Apples float because part of an apple is filled with tiny air spaces.
Ant
| English | Ant | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | چیونٹی | |
| Spanish | Hormiga | |
| French | Fourmi |
Fun fact: Some ants can carry things much heavier than their own bodies.
Airplane
| English | Airplane | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | ہوائی جہاز | |
| Spanish | Avión | |
| French | Avion |
Fun fact: Airplanes can fly higher than many clouds.
Arrow
| English | Arrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | تیر | |
| Spanish | Flecha | |
| French | Flèche |
Fun fact: Arrows are used in the sport called archery.
Astronaut
| English | Astronaut | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | خلا باز | |
| Spanish | Astronauta | |
| French | Astronaute |
Fun fact: Astronauts float in spacecraft because they are in microgravity.
Arm
| English | Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | بازو | |
| Spanish | Brazo | |
| French | Bras |
Fun fact: Arms help us reach, hug, wave, and carry things.
Anchor
| English | Anchor | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | لنگر | |
| Spanish | Ancla | |
| French | Ancre |
Fun fact: An anchor helps a boat stay in one place.
Apron
| English | Apron | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | ایپرن | |
| Spanish | Delantal | |
| French | Tablier |
Fun fact: An apron helps keep clothes clean while cooking or painting.
Let's Play
- Point to the apple.
- Count the ants.
- Pretend to fly like an airplane.
- Draw an arrow in the air.
- Wave like an astronaut in space.
- Touch your arm and say arm.
- Pretend to drop an anchor.
- Pretend to tie an apron.
Parent Corner
- Recognize uppercase A and lowercase a.
- Say each word slowly and warmly.
- Try one word in all four languages.
- Let the child point, repeat, or simply listen.
Memory Box
Date: ______________________
Favorite picture: ______________________
New word the child tried: ______________________
A note to remember: ______________________